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The John & Gayle Lee Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in Maine, Washington, and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in relationship-based grantmaking by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMART
$368.8K
23%

Maine Community Foundation Inc
$332.3K
21%

Epidemic Answers Inc
$136K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$3.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Washington, and New York. 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 JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $220 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SMART, Maine Community Foundation Inc, and Epidemic Answers Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JOHN & GAYLE LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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