Lee Foundation

EIN 59-6148803 · FL

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$2K Funds in FL, NY, VA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lee Foundation based in FL paid 55 grants totaling $108K to 55 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included Lighthouse Central Florida, Orlando Health Foundation, and IDignity. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,134,083
Giving (latest yr)
$108,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
55
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
55
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Lighthouse Central Florida$5,000
  • Orlando Health Foundation$5,000
  • IDignity$4,000
  • Boys & Girls Club Central Florida Inc$3,500
  • Alzheimer Resource Center Inc$3,000

Where grants went

  • Florida$106,500 · 52 grants
  • New York$500 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$500 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (55)

Orlando Health Foundation
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$5,000
Lighthouse Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$5,000
IDignity
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$4,000
Boys & Girls Club Central Florida Inc
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,500
Camaraderie Foundation Inc
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Seniors First Inc
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Pathlight Home
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Christian Help
Casselberry, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Christian Service Center for Homeless
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Alzheimer Resource Center Inc
Winter Park, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000
Orlando Family Stage
Orlando, FL
Fund Charitable Activities
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Lee Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Lee Foundation reported 55 itemized grants totaling $108K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include Lighthouse Central Florida, Orlando Health Foundation, IDignity, among 55 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lee Foundation is a private foundation based in Florida, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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