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Est.

1918

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

LEE UNIVERSITY is a Christian institution focused on undergraduate education, offering liberal arts and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels through residential and distance learning. Based in Tennessee, it reported a 2025 operating budget of $67.4 million and total revenue of $111.3 million, with major funders including THE RICHARD AND HELEN DEVOS FOUNDATION, LILLY ENDOWMENT INC, and FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS.

Mission Statement

LEE UNIVERSITY IS A CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION WHICH OFFERS LIBERAL ARTS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ON BOTH THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL AND DISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE SEEK TO PROVIDE EDUCATION THAT INTEGRATES BIBLICAL TRUTH AS REVEALED IN THE HOLY SCRIPTURES WITH TRUTH DISCOVERED THROUGH THE STUDY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND IN THE PRACTICE OF VARIOUS PROFESSIONS. A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR IS THE CONTROLLING PERSPECTIVE FROM WHICH OUR EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE IS CARRIED OUT. THE FOUNDATIONAL PURPOSE OF ALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LEE IS TO DEVELOP WITHIN THE STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE, APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING, ABILITY, AND SKILLS WHICH WILL PREPARE THEM FOR RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN LIVING IN A COMPLEX WORLD.
Revenues
$91.6M
Expenses
$91.4M
Net Income:
+$208.7K
Assets
$198.8M
Liabilities
$29.4M
Net Assets:
+$169.4M
Operating Budget
$66.2M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
35
Median grant size
$10K
Largest grant received
$5M
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Mark Walker
Board Member
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Emmitt Beall
Board Member
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Marty Baker
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEE UNIVERSITY’s budget?
In 2024, LEE UNIVERSITY reported an annual operating budget of around $66.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does LEE UNIVERSITY support?
LEE UNIVERSITY supports work in Undergraduate education.
Where does LEE UNIVERSITY operate?
LEE UNIVERSITY is headquartered in CLEVELAND, TN.
Who funded LEE UNIVERSITY recently?
In 2025, LEE UNIVERSITY received grants from CHRISTIAN LIFE MISSIONS, RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND, and DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant LEE UNIVERSITY received in 2024?
The largest grant to LEE UNIVERSITY in 2024 exceeds $5 million.
What is LEE UNIVERSITY’s reliance on government grants?
LEE UNIVERSITY relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.