LEE INITIATIVES INC
AI Summary
LEE INITIATIVES INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in a relationship-based funding approach, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. With a focus on supporting nonprofits, the organization has provided funding to 45 grantees as of 2025. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LEE INITIATIVES PRESERVES THE LEGACY OF LEE HOSPITAL BY MANAGING ITS RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE FORMER LEE HOSPITAL IN WEST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOMERSET COUNTY MOBILE FOOD BANK
$180K
4%
THE LEARNING LAMP INC
$142.5K
3%
HIGHLANDS HEALTH
$118K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEE INITIATIVES INC?
No. LEE INITIATIVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEE INITIATIVES INC give?
LEE INITIATIVES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Ohio. 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 LEE INITIATIVES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEE INITIATIVES INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did LEE INITIATIVES INC fund recently?
In 2025, LEE INITIATIVES INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SOMERSET COUNTY MOBILE FOOD BANK, THE LEARNING LAMP INC, and HIGHLANDS HEALTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEE INITIATIVES INC?
LEE INITIATIVES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.