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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-1708822

Farmer Lee Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Athens, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 34 grants and $28,950 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $28,950

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $1,836

  • Tax year 2023

    $30,950

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $22,642

  • Tax year 2022

    $31,700

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $53,893

  • Tax year 2021

    $21,950

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $11,510

  • Tax year 2020

    $24,950

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $13,180

  • Tax year 2019

    $37,200

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $9,635

  • Tax year 2018

    $20,500

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $27,470

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Hunger and disaster relief

    $3,000
  2. Town of HighlandsHighlands, NC

    Donation for playground

    $2,500
  3. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    International humanitarian organizat

    $2,000
  4. International Friendship CenterHighlands, NC

    Highlands food pantry

    $2,000
  5. Finca InternationalWashington, DC

    Poverty alleviation

    $1,000
  6. First Nation DevelopmentLongmont, CO

    Assists native americans

    $1,000
  7. Georgia Public BroadcastingAtlanta, GA

    Produce and and distribute TV

    $1,000
  8. Grace Cavary Episcopal ChurchClarkesville, GA

    Community church

    $1,000
  9. Highlands Cashiers Land TrustHighlands, NC

    Protect natural resources

    $1,000
  10. Highlands Community Child DevelopmeHighlands, NC

    Childcare and holistic education

    $1,000
  11. Nacoochee Presbyterian ChurchSautee Nachoochee, GA

    Community church

    $1,000
  12. No Kid HungryWashington, DC

    To end childhood hunger in the us

    $1,000
  13. Operation SmileVirginia BCH, VA

    Provides cleft and palate repair

    $1,000
  14. Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL

    Civil rights advocacy legal group

    $1,000
  15. St Jude Children's Research HospitMemphis, TN

    Children's health research facility

    $1,000
  16. Appalachian Trail ConservancyHarpers Ferry, WV

    To protect and manage app. Trail

    $500
  17. ASPCAAtlanta, GA

    Animal shelter

    $500
  18. Cashiers-Highlands Humane SocietySapphire, NC

    Compassionate care for animals

    $500
  19. Charles Smithgall Humane SocietySaute Nacoche, GA

    Animal adoption center

    $500
  20. Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA

    Philanthropy

    $500
  21. Highlands Biological FoundationHighlands, NC

    Environmental research and education

    $500
  22. Highlands Community FundAsheville, NC

    Supporting local needs

    $500
  23. Hospice of the ChesapeakePasadena, MD

    To provide care for sick people

    $500
  24. Hunger Task ForceMilwaukee, WI

    Anti-hunger publci policy

    $500
  25. Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TN

    International humanitarian organizat

    $500
  26. Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC

    Advocacy for environmental policies

    $500
  27. Planned ParenthoodNew York, NY

    Provives reproductie healthcare

    $500
  28. StewpotJackson, MS

    Community service

    $500
  29. The Fathers House InternationalPortland, OR

    Ministry

    $500
  30. The Jane Goodall InstituteVienna, VA

    Environmental conservation

    $500
  31. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    Philanthropic organization

    $500
  32. SncaSautee Nacoochee, GA

    Cultural center

    $250
  33. The Lion Habitat RanchHenderson, NV

    Animal sanctuary

    $100
  34. Tiger HavenKingston, TN

    Animal sanctuary

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. International aid4 grants $7,00057% of the total
  2. Arts and culture1 grant $2,00016% of the total
  3. Environment2 grants $1,50012% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $1,0008% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $5004% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $2002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina7 grants $8,000
  2. District of Columbia4 grants $5,500
  3. Georgia7 grants $4,750
  4. New York2 grants $2,500
  5. Virginia3 grants $2,000
  6. Tennessee3 grants $1,600
  7. Alabama1 grant $1,000
  8. Colorado1 grant $1,000
  9. Maryland1 grant $500
  10. Mississippi1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Laura BellDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • John BellDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alan ZielinskiTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brooks WoodruffTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Leslie BellTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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