Jerry and Polly Lee is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASCAGOULA, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $40K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$420K
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$24K
-9.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-5.1% YoY
About Jerry and Polly Lee
Based on IRS filings
Jerry and Polly Lee is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PASCAGOULA, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $420K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $419,706 | $404,492 | $418,541 |
| Revenue | $42,352 | $15,232 | $-22,140 |
| Expenses | $27,138 | $29,281 | $24,682 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $23,600 | $26,000 | $19,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $39,710 | $12,745 | $7,457 |
| Distributable Amount | $21,666 | $20,749 | $21,414 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIMMIE F LEE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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