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This organization closed in 2024. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Lee Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $3.5 million in grants to 62 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$3.5M
2024
Grantees funded
62
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
D
Debra Lee Fichtner
Board Member
D
Dana Lee
Board Member
I
Ilda G Lee
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Cornell University, HEART CARE INTERNATIONAL INC, and LEHIGH UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.