Four Lee Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Four Lee Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$3.7 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$45.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 33 | $38.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 32 | $45.9 million |
How to apply
Four Lee 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 Four Lee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $1.6 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $385,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $160,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $110,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Charitable | $1.1 million |
| Memorial Herman Foundation | Charitable | $902,080 |
| National Ms Socety | Charitable | $375,000 |
| Council of Recovery | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Legionaries of Christ | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Charitable | $100,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Unbroken Spirit | Charitable | $100,000 |
| United Way | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame | Charitable | $75,000 |
| North Carolina Aboretum Society | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Memorial Park Conservancy | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Rice University's Baker Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Texas Hearing Institute | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Texas | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sam Houston Area Council of Boy Scouts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Small Steps Nuturing Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Stroke Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| GOOD360 | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Onegoal | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory L Armstrong
- Melinda L Armstrong
- Tylon L Armstrong
Questions people ask
Does Four Lee Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Four Lee Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Four Lee Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory L Armstrong (Director), Melinda L Armstrong (Director) and Tylon L Armstrong (Director).
What does Four Lee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and health.