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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 59-6148803

The Lee Foundation

A private foundation in Orlando, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 55 grants and $108,000 paid in grants.

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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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Kathleen S Lee
6509 Hazeltine National Dr S6
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 857-2835
[email protected]
Form and materials
Letter stating purpose of request and if applicant approved by 501(c)(3)
Deadlines
January 31 each year
Restrictions
Major effort in Central Florida area

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $108,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $3,134,083

  • Tax year 2024

    $102,100

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $2,976,340

  • Tax year 2023

    $99,800

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $2,426,729

  • Tax year 2022

    $93,300

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $2,452,334

  • Tax year 2021

    $85,250

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $2,513,805

  • Tax year 2020

    $56,140

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $2,027,719

  • Tax year 2019

    $72,690

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $1,727,093

Grants paid in 2025

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lighthouse Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $5,000
  2. Orlando Health FoundationOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $5,000
  3. IDignityOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $4,000
  4. Boys & Girls Club Central Florida IncOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,500
  5. Alzheimer Resource Center IncWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  6. Camaraderie Foundation IncOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  7. Christian HelpCasselberry, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  8. Christian Service Center for HomelessOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  9. Jobs PartnershipWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  10. Orlando Day NurseryOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  11. Orlando Family StageOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  12. Orlando Union Rescue MissionOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  13. Pathlight HomeOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  14. Seniors First IncOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  15. The Salvation ArmyOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  16. Winter Park Day NurseryWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $3,000
  17. Bach Festival Society of Winter ParkWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  18. Council of 101Orlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  19. Creating Opportunites for DisabilityWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  20. Orlando FringeOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  21. Quest Life ConceptsOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  22. Southeastern Food BankWinter Garden, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,500
  23. Canine CompanionsOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  24. Elevate OrlandoMaitland, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  25. Golden Retriever RescueGoldenrod, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  26. Healthcare Center for HomelessOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  27. ImpowerLongwood, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  28. Junior AchievementOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  29. Paws for LibertyLake Worth, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  30. Second Harvest Food Bank of CFOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  31. The First Tee of Central FLWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $2,000
  32. Nathaniels HopeOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,500
  33. Prison Book ProjectSherpes, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,500
  34. ALS Association FL ChapterTampa, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  35. Central FL Public MediaOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  36. Edgewood Children RanchOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  37. Find Feed RestoreClermont, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  38. Florida 4h FoundationGainesville, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  39. Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  40. Habitat for HumanityOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  41. Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VA

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  42. Non Pareil InstituteMaitland, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  43. Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  44. Shepherds HopeWinter Garden, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  45. Suncoast Bassett Rescue IncAuburndale, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  46. Talias LegacyWinter Park, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  47. The CenterOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  48. Zebra YouthOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $1,000
  49. Achievement Academy IncLakeland, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $500
  50. Amnesty International of the USA IncNew York, NY

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $500
  51. First Baptist Church Food BankOrlando, FL

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $500
  52. Immune Def FoundationHanover, MD

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $500
  53. Music Mission KievCasselberry, FL

    Fund Charitable ActivitiesFund Charitable Activities

    $500
  54. Mutts With A MissionSterling, VA

    Fund Charitable Activities

    $500
  55. Rescue Outreach Mission of CFSanford, FL

    Fund Charitable ActivitiesFund Charitable Activities

    $500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services7 grants $19,00040% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $8,00017% of the total
  3. Health3 grants $7,00015% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter1 grant $3,0006% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $3,0006% of the total
  6. Youth development2 grants $3,0006% of the total
  7. 4 other causes6 grants $5,00010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida52 grants $106,500
  2. Maryland1 grant $500
  3. New York1 grant $500
  4. Virginia1 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.

  • Richard T LeeCo-Trustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Kathleen S LeeCo-Trustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Lorrayne L BarrowCo-Trustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michelle L JohnsonCo-Trustee Hours 0Pay $0
  • Thomas G Lee IICo-Trustee Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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