Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable

NAPLES, FL EIN: 46-2742629

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

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Annual Giving

$423K

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

+20.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-10.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

New York $1.3M (76%)

Virginia $174K (10%)

Connecticut $110K (7%)

Ohio $49K (3%)

Delaware $25K (1%)

Maryland $19K (1%)

District of Columbia $14K (1%)

New Jersey $12K (1%)

+3 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Massachusetts Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

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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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bronx School for Music ($25,000), Byrd Hoffman Watermill Center ($25,000), Columbia University ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ART FUND NEW YORK, NY	TEACHER ART PASS	$10,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF GRANGE PARK OPERA NEW YORK, NY	THE RING PROGRAM	$10,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM	PICASSO PRINTMAKER	$5,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY NEW YORK, NY	EXHIBIT: WRIGHT OF DERBY: SCENES OF CANDLELIGHT	$10,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA NEW YORK, NY	AUSART FELLOWSHIP	$15,000
AUSTRALIAN BALLET	EDUCATION OUTREACH	$18,837
BARD GRADUATE CENTER NEW YORK, NY	LEE EDWARDS FELLOWSHIP IN ART HISTORY & BISCUIT TINS EXHIBIT	$15,000
BRONX SCHOOL FOR MUSIC BRONX, NY	STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM	$25,000
BYRD HOFFMAN WATERMILL CENTER WATER MILL, NY	AUSTRALIAN ARTIST IN SUMMER PROGRAM & TRAVEL SUPPORT	$25,000
CAF AMERICA - ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES ALEXANDRIA, VA	CULTURE DOSE FOR KIDS	$10,300

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable fund?

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.

How do I apply for a grant from Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable?

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. Grant applications should include: • A concise narrative proposal (1-2 pages) including the organization's mission, organizational and program descriptions, geographic reach, community needs, and projected use of requested funds • Appropriate backup material such as budget, schedules, population reached, and projected outcomes/solutions

Where does Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable make 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.

What size grants does Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable award?

In 2024, Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable awarded 35 grants totaling $423K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable's EIN?

Dr Lee Maccormick Edwards Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2742629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.