John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $337,050 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$337,050
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $340,675 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $322,300 | 18 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $340,675 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $337,050 | 18 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation 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 John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $332,550 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield School | Lee Initiative for Faculty Excellence grant | $250,000 |
| Barton College | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Barton College | Designated for vehicle expense | $17,100 |
| First Baptist Church | Unrestricted | $10,200 |
| Baptist Children's Homes of NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Barton College | Scholarship Fund | $5,500 |
| YMCA Camp Seafarer | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Free Will Baptist Children's Home | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| CCAI Adoption Services | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $500 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Our Lady of Angels St Joseph Medica | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Salem Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $500 |
| BoysGirls Club Lower Naugatuck Vall | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park Museu | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John F Lee
- Lynn T Lee
- Susan K Ellis
Questions people ask
Does John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation give?
$337,050 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John F Lee (President), Lynn T Lee (Vice President) and Susan K Ellis (Secretary/Treas).
What does John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.