Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation
The Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shoreview, Minnesota. It reported 19 grants totaling $210,000 in 2024, with awards to charitable organizations including youth, housing, food, arts, and LGBTQ+ organizations.
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation gave $210K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- +89.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,053
- +39.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $989,197
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1034 Westcliff Curve, Shoreview, MN 55127
Phone: (651) 484-8030
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Doors for Youth ($25K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($80,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $210K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Doors for Youth Elk River, MN | Empowering Homeless Youth to Become Self Sufficient | $25,000 |
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $80,000 |
| Lutheran Churh of the Resurrection Roseville, MN | To Help Fund Church Community Service Activities | $17,000 |
| Cap Hennepin County St Louis Park, MN | Provides Basic Needs Assistance; Food, Water, Energy | $15,000 |
| Out Front Minnesota St. Paul, MN | OutFront Minnesota believes that lasting change requires a multifaceted, intersectional, and cooperative approach to addressing inequities at every level. We engage in collaborative work that spans legislative advocacy, community organizing, culture change through education and training, and direct aid to address the needs in our communities. All of this work is community-centered, prioritizes systems change, and is carried out through meaningful community partnerships. We believe that through these actions we can advance 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and build a more just and equitable Minnesota for all. | $15,000 |
| North House Folk School Grand Marais, MN | Teaching traditional northern crafts and building community in grand marais | $11,000 |
| Reclaim St. Paul, MN | Provide mental health support for gay and transgender youth | $10,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | To Support the Arts, Humanities, Social Justice Issues | $10,000 |
| Wonderlust Productions St. Paul, MN | Our mission is to activate imagination and illuminate community stories to create a more inclusive world.We are a multicultural, multidisciplinary ensemble of professional artists that collaborates directly with diverse local communities those who are essential to society but whose stories are often ignored or misunderstood to forge new ways of seeing our common experiences by creating new art that transforms the past into a better future.Our method is to listen, wonder, create, and repeat. | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul, MN | Funds to Purchase Two Wheelchairs for Handicapped | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $989,197 | $128,695 | $219,599 | $210,000 | 19 | $210,000 | $128,695 |
| 2023 | $1,080,101 | $41,755 | $119,642 | $111,000 | 14 | $111,000 | $41,755 |
| 2022 | $934,631 | $-14,682 | $75,172 | $66,000 | 9 | $66,000 | $24,264 |
| 2021 | $1,104,947 | $30,352 | $68,678 | $58,000 | 8 | $58,000 | $36,341 |
| 2020 | $1,143,273 | $59,118 | $57,312 | $54,000 | 18 | — | $59,118 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Open Doors For Youth says its mission is to provide a safe and inclusive environment where youth can build support networks, personal well-being, and housing stability. An individual recipient says it provides affordable and supportive housing options for people living with HIV/AIDS. Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations focused on LGBTQ+ communities and resources. Quatrefoil Library describes itself as a community center that makes LGBTQIA materials accessible for education and inspiration; Reclaim says it works to increase access to mental health care for queer and trans youth; and East Side Freedom Library says its mission is to inspire solidarity, advocate for justice, and work toward equity.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $210,000 across 19 grants in 2024. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $10,000. Other notable grants included $20,000 to East Side Freedom Library; $17,000 to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection; and $15,000 each to CAP Hennepin County, Transforming Families MN, an individual recipient, and Out Front Minnesota.
Additional 2024 grants included $11,000 to an individual recipient Folk School and $10,000 each to Reclaim, Twin Cities Public Television, Every Meal, and Quatrefoil Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda J. Lee and Kathleen Lee as vice presidents.
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda J. Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Michael A. Lee (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: James A. Lee (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation
How much does Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation give each year?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation gave $210K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 14 grants.
What is Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,053, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation give grants?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (6 grants) and Roseville, MN (2 grants).
Does Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Open Doors for Youth ($25,000), Lutheran Churh of the Resurrection ($17,000) and Cap Hennepin County ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($80,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation reported $989K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $129K.
What does Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4102313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jim and Linda Lee Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jim-and-linda-lee-family-foundation-morg_84633fb9245043829fdcdf5c8dd00449
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