Closed
This organization closed in 2023. 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.
AI Summary
The JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to engage through established connections. Interested organizations can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2023, the foundation paid a total of $1.3 million across 21 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WASHINGTON'S NATIONAL PARK FUND
Seattle, WA
$625K
14%

WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION
Seattle, WA
$549K
13%

CONSERVATION NW
Seattle, WA
$469K
11%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION give?
JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, Oregon, and California. 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 JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON'S NATIONAL PARK FUND, WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION, and CONSERVATION NW. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION?
JAMES M LEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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