David Sen Lin Lee Foundation
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $361K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $63K.
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation at a glance
In short: David Sen Lin Lee Foundation gave $85K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $360,866
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David Sen Lin Lee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Hamilton Schools Foundation ($20K). Together the top 5 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How David Sen Lin Lee Foundation gives
- Giving grew 136% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $105K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Hamilton Schools Foundation Hamilton, MT | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Crystal Children's Choir Cupertino, CA | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| China Institute in America New York, NY | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,866 | $62,702 | $99,163 | $85,000 | 5 | $99,004 | $62,619 | $23,551 |
| 2023 | $397,327 | $3,075 | $117,014 | $105,000 | 4 | $112,250 | $5,449 | $47,864 |
| 2022 | $491,266 | $7,800 | $74,683 | $71,874 | 3 | $72,089 | $7,273 | $40,792 |
| 2021 | $556,380 | $5,330 | $45,698 | $36,000 | 3 | $45,175 | $4,830 | $32,928 |
| 2020 | $596,748 | $3,941 | $103,852 | $96,089 | 5 | — | $1,631 | $27,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Sen Lin Lee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation is led by David Sen Lin Lee, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Sen Lin Lee
CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chi Ming Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David Sen Lin Lee Foundation
How much does David Sen Lin Lee Foundation give each year?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation gave $85K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 4 grants.
What is David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's typical grant size?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David Sen Lin Lee Foundation give grants?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (24%) and New York (24%).
Does David Sen Lin Lee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Mission of the Charitable Organization" (5 grants).
Who are David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's largest grantees?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Hamilton Schools Foundation ($20,000), Crystal Children's Choir ($20,000) and China Institute in America ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David Sen Lin Lee Foundation?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation reported $361K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David Sen Lin Lee Foundation?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $361K in total assets as of 2024.
What is David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's EIN?
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0413256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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