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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 04-6919219

Lee Family Foundation

A private foundation in Sarasota, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 48 grants and $235,575 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Subject to vote by trustees

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $235,575

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $1,672,064
  • Tax year 2024

    $30,325

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $1,818,498
  • Tax year 2023

    $33,750

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $1,408,040
  • Tax year 2022

    $31,525

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $1,343,805
  • Tax year 2021

    $60,900

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $1,288,373
  • Tax year 2020

    $26,860

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $1,277,245
  • Tax year 2019

    $35,355

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $1,189,888
  • Tax year 2018

    $21,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $1,123,204

Grants paid in 2025

48 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Temple SinaiSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $50,000
  2. Lehigh University Crew TeamBethlehem, PA

    Charitable

    $20,000
  3. International Fellowship Christians and JewsWashington DC, DC

    Charitable

    $16,000
  4. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    Charitable

    $16,000
  5. Department of Government EfficiencyParkersburg, WV

    Charitable

    $15,000
  6. Van Wezel Center Performing Arts FoundationSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $15,000
  7. Leadership Institute Campus ReformArlington, VA

    Charitable

    $11,000
  8. Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TX

    Charitable

    $10,000
  9. Selby GardensSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $10,000
  10. Riverview High School OrchestraSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $6,000
  11. Judicial WatchWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,500
  12. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Charitable

    $5,500
  13. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Charitable

    $5,500
  14. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  15. Holocaust Museum MemorialWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $5,000
  16. Shriners Hospital for ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  17. The Ringling MuseumSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $5,000
  18. Sarasota Middle School BandSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $4,500
  19. Florida TheatreJacksonville, FL

    Charitable

    $3,000
  20. The Heritage FoundationWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $3,000
  21. Coast Guard FoundationStonington, CT

    Charitable

    $2,600
  22. Wounded WarriorJacksonville, FL

    Charitable

    $2,600
  23. Asolo Repertory TheaterSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $2,500
  24. Sheriff's Activity LeagueRedwood City, CA

    Charitable

    $2,500
  25. Town of Sherborn Fire DepartmentSherborn, MA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  26. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    Charitable

    $1,000
  27. Salvation ArmyAlexandria, FL

    Charitable

    $1,000
  28. All Faiths Food BankSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $500
  29. Capital Research CtrWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $500
  30. Marine Corp Scholarship FundAlexanfria, VA

    Charitable

    $500
  31. Prager UniversitySherman Oaks, CA

    Charitable

    $500
  32. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Charitable

    $400
  33. Venice Concert BandVenice, FL

    Charitable

    $400
  34. Vet Foreign WarsSt Petersburg, FL

    Charitable

    $300
  35. Marine Corp Heritage FundTriangle, VA

    Charitable

    $250
  36. Sarasota OrchestraSarasota, FL

    Charitable

    $250
  37. Compassion & ChoicesLittleton, CO

    Charitable

    $200
  38. Florida Sherrifs AssocTallahassee, FL

    Charitable

    $200
  39. Memorial Sloan KetteringNew York, NY

    Charitable

    $200
  40. Mutts with A MissionVirginia BCH, VA

    Charitable

    $200
  41. National Legal & Policy CenterFalls Church, VA

    Charitable

    $200
  42. Semper K-9Quantico, VA

    Charitable

    $200
  43. Nra-IlaFairfax, VA

    Charitable

    $125
  44. American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA

    Charitable

    $100
  45. Media Research CenterHerndon, VA

    Charitable

    $100
  46. Vietnam Veterans MemorialWashington, DC

    Charitable

    $100
  47. WSMRTampa, FL

    Charitable

    $100
  48. Paws of HonorWilliamsburg, VA

    Charitable

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education2 grants $16,40040% of the total
  2. Community development1 grant $10,00024% of the total
  3. Public affairs2 grants $8,50021% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $5,00012% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $5001% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $250<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida16 grants $101,350
  2. District of Columbia7 grants $35,100
  3. Pennsylvania1 grant $20,000
  4. New York2 grants $16,200
  5. West Virginia1 grant $15,000
  6. Virginia9 grants $12,625
  7. Texas1 grant $10,000
  8. Arizona1 grant $5,500
  9. Tennessee1 grant $5,500
  10. Georgia2 grants $5,100

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Steven J LeePRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Karen A LeeTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Justin S LeeTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Megan A LeeTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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