James T Lee Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
James T Lee Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $766,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$766,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12,472
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $861,000 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,500 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $861,000 | 22 | $759,306 |
| 2024 | $766,000 | 18 | $12,472 |
How to apply
James T Lee Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What James T Lee Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $621,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for the Department of Pancreatic Research | $75,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Research led by Dr. Stephen Horwitz | $65,000 |
| Butterflies From Jodie | Keith michael morris memorial foundation | $60,000 |
| National Jewish Health | The Wendy Siegel Leukemia Research Fund and National Jewish Health Dinner Fund | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Church | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cottage in Darien Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| NYU Langone Health System | NYU Department of Neurology for FACES (Fight Against Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures) | $25,000 |
| The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United States Catholic Conference | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Butterflies From Jodie | Keith michael morris memorial foundation | $16,000 |
| Saint Michaels College | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leelee Brown
- Paul Duffy
- Raymond O'Keefe
- Stephen Siegel
- Richard Wheeless
Questions people ask
Does James T Lee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James T Lee Foundation Inc give?
$766,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs James T Lee Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Leelee Brown (Dir, Pres), Paul Duffy (Dir, VP), Raymond O'Keefe (Dir) and Stephen Siegel (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does James T Lee Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.