Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vienna, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,845 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $12,000. 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$49,845
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $1,300 | 1 | $30,592 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | 4 | $47,700 |
| 2025 | $49,845 | 8 | $0 |
How to apply
Yoon and Sook Lee Family 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 Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $24,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,310 |
| Ohio | 1 | $535 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Church Education Foundation | Establish Lee FamilyScholarship for thecommon good | $12,000 |
| Little Lights Urban Ministries | Support space to shine campaignto support the Jubilee Center | $12,000 |
| Lawndale Community Church | To support churchgeneral budget | $9,000 |
| New Life Center | Community careemergency fund | $8,000 |
| The Field School | To support operation ofChristian school. | $7,500 |
| Restavek Freedom | Support children in domestic servitude inHaiti | $535 |
| Unity Health Care | Support quality communityhealth care | $500 |
| Welcoming Falls Church | To support immigrants andrefugees. | $310 |
Officers and trustees
- Yoon Joo Lee
- Sook Ja Lee
- Christine Buchholz
- Gregory Lee
- Ryan Buchholz
- Jeanette Park Lee
Questions people ask
Does Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc give?
$49,845 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Yoon Joo Lee (Treasurer), Sook Ja Lee (Chair of Board), Christine Buchholz (Board Secretary) and Gregory Lee (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Yoon and Sook Lee Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.