H & H Lee Charitable Foundation

NEWPORT BEACH, CA EIN: 33-0353715

H & H Lee Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Established in 1991, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, human services, and community development.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$20.7M

-7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.2M

+1.6% YoY

Grant Count

52

+4.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$61K

-2.3% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is to contribute to the advancement of education, science, medical research, public interest, and fostering national and international sports competition. Funds support public welfare and community initiatives, including hospital, charitable, educational, scientific, and civic purposes.

Primary funding areas include:

  • Education and culinary schools
  • Children's programs and youth development
  • Veterans support and wounded warriors
  • Workforce development
  • Women's soccer
  • Women's shelter services
  • Community and civic initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation made 56 grants in its most recent reporting year. Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $410,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds programs in California, Virginia, and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

AnaheimArlingtonBonsallCamarilloChino HillsDes MoinesEl Dorado HillsEugeneFallbrookFrasierHarrisburgHemetHobe SoundHoustonIdyllwildIndianapolisIrvineJohnstonKahuluiLake Forest

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

  • 2023: $22,325,746
  • 2024: $20,683,966

Annual Activity:

  • 2023 Total Revenues: -$165,960
  • 2023 Total Expenses: $3,381,170
  • 2024 Total Giving: $3,170,000

Staffing: The foundation operates with 0 employees.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$3M$6M$8M$11M2018201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$20,683,966$22,325,746$23,378,039
Revenue$119,964$-165,960
Expenses$3,437,377$3,381,170$3,295,413
Qualifying Distributions$3,437,377$3,381,170$3,295,413
Net Investment Income$294,476$401,929$452,797
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$793K$2M$2M$3M0 grants20180 grants20190 grants20200 grants202156 grants202250 grants202352 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

EMERIL LAGASSE FOUNDATION$400KVICTORY RANCH$235KMY CITY LIFE YOUTH CENTER$230KFIRST TEE OF ORANGE COUNTY$180KTIMBERLINE LODGE$150KROY CHOI$120KBOYS GIRLS CLUB SAN JUAN…$100KWESTERN CENTER ACADEMY$100KWORKING WARDROBES$70KUNIVERSTIY OF OREGON$70K

Grant Size Distribution

150 grants across all recorded years

80<$50K47$50–100K19$100–250K4$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

KENNETH S LORINDirector$25KCHRISTOPHER READDirector$25KPATRICIA JONESDirector$25KHENRIETTA DORNERDirector$25K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
KENNETH S LORINDirector$25,000
CHRISTOPHER READDirector$25,000
PATRICIA JONESDirector$25,000
HENRIETTA DORNERDirector$25,000

Contact Information

Address: 4299 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 211, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2020

Phone: 949-553-1040

EIN: 33-0353715

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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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