FMCK Lee Foundation
FMCK Lee Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monte Sereno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $512K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $10K.
FMCK Lee Foundation at a glance
In short: FMCK Lee Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,389
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,232
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,445
- Total assets
- $512,256
- +24.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who FMCK Lee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Doctors Without Borders ($20K). Together the top 6 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How FMCK Lee Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2146% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 286% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To support emergency care to people caught in crises | $20,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | To support access to free medical care and humanitarian aid for any child in the middle east. | $15,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | To support the mission to help create a more equitable world for every child. | $15,000 |
| New Hope Chinese Cancer Care Foundation Milpitas, CA | To Support Chinese Cancer Patients and Families | $9,889 |
| Caltech Pasadena, CA | To Support Caltech Students, Faculty | $5,000 |
| San Jose Chinese Catholic Mission Santa Clara, CA | To support the chinese catholic community at st. Clare church. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,256 | $170,893 | $69,338 | $67,389 | 6 | $68,014 | $9,948 | $23,787 |
| 2024 | $410,701 | $10,122 | $58,358 | $56,010 | 6 | $57,130 | $8,894 | $22,082 |
| 2023 | $458,937 | $6,300 | $41,015 | $37,500 | 5 | $39,245 | $4,530 | $23,374 |
| 2022 | $493,652 | $50 | $8,426 | $3,000 | 1 | $5,500 | — | $24,557 |
| 2021 | $502,028 | $63,810 | $1,500 | — | — | — | $62,362 | $22,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FMCK Lee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FMCK Lee Foundation is led by Tsu-Wei Frank Lee, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tsu-Wei Frank Lee
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moura Ct Lee
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Lee
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 FMCK Lee Foundation
How much does FMCK Lee Foundation give each year?
FMCK Lee Foundation gave $67K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 6 grants.
What is FMCK Lee Foundation's typical grant size?
FMCK Lee Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,445, and its average grant was $11,232, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FMCK Lee Foundation give grants?
FMCK Lee Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does FMCK Lee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on FMCK Lee Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are FMCK Lee Foundation's largest grantees?
FMCK Lee Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Doctors Without Borders ($20,000), Palestine Children's Relief Fund ($15,000) and UNICEF USA ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is FMCK Lee Foundation?
FMCK Lee Foundation reported $512K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is FMCK Lee Foundation's EIN?
FMCK Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1461715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work FMCK Lee Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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