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LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $275K in grants paid to 40 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by relationship-based invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
Geneva, IL
$110K
5%
The Cradle Foundation
Evanston, IL
$60K
3%
SHELLYS ANGELS SAVING STRAYS INC
Cookeville, TN
$57.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
61
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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- 72 grantees
- 2 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas. 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 FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $281 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK, The Cradle Foundation, and SHELLYS ANGELS SAVING STRAYS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LEE FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.