Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable
The Dr. Lee MacCormick Edwards Charitable Foundation (DLMECF) is a private, grant-making foundation based in Naples, Florida. Established in October 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization designated as a named trust/foundation focused on philanthropy and grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$423K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
35
+20.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-10.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to support charitable organizations with a focus on the advancement of the arts. This includes:
- Art education
- Art preservation
- Art exhibitions
The foundation's grantmaking is guided by the founder's strong interest in Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century British and European art.
Grantmaking
DLMECF only makes grants to organizations that are tax-exempt public charities under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), (2), and (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports U.S. organizations. The founder maintained connections to both the United States and Australia, though grantmaking is focused on U.S.-based tax-exempt organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $5.64 million
- Total Revenue: $409,000
- Total Expenses: $490,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2019:
- Fair Market Value of Assets: $7,287,449
Recent Giving Activity: The foundation has distributed approximately $391,000 to $422,000 annually in recent years, positioning it among the active grantmakers in the Naples, Florida area.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TINA ALBRIGHT | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH PIROPATO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALISON EDWARDS CURWEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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