Lee Arthur CT
Lee Arthur CT is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $77K.
Lee Arthur CT at a glance
In short: Lee Arthur CT gave $57K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $56,600
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,086
- +8.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,830
- Total assets
- $1,044,248
- +1.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Alabama (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Lee Arthur CT funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First United Methodist Church ($40K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lee Arthur CT gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $62K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church Anniston, AL | General Operating | $39,620 |
| Project Hope Millwood, VA | General Operating | $2,830 |
| The Salvation Army a Georgia Corp Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $2,830 |
| Girl Scouts of N Central AL Trussville, AL | General Operating | $2,830 |
| Greater Ala Council No 1 Inc Birmingham, AL | General Operating | $2,830 |
| YMCA of Calhoun County Anniston, AL | General Operating | $2,830 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Central AL Anniston, AL | General Operating | $2,830 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,044,248 | $97,226 | $80,222 | $56,600 | 7 | $59,305 | $77,188 | $62,757 |
| 2025 | $1,028,635 | $77,363 | $73,704 | $52,000 | 7 | $54,932 | $59,484 | $59,362 |
| 2024 | $1,023,723 | $72,560 | $72,538 | $53,000 | 7 | $55,635 | $55,592 | $55,434 |
| 2023 | $1,023,856 | $51,679 | $81,254 | $61,500 | 7 | $64,085 | $35,501 | $54,681 |
| 2022 | $1,053,367 | $103,839 | $75,209 | $52,000 | 7 | $54,806 | $85,968 | $63,703 |
| 2021 | $1,024,595 | $116,805 | $70,700 | $52,000 | 7 | — | $100,712 | $56,940 |
| 2020 | $978,650 | $42,151 | $70,518 | $52,000 | 7 | — | $26,530 | $53,852 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee Arthur CT reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lee Arthur CT's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $15K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $15K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lee Arthur CT
How much does Lee Arthur CT give each year?
Lee Arthur CT gave $57K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $52K across 7 grants.
What is Lee Arthur CT's typical grant size?
Lee Arthur CT's median grant in 2026 was $2,830, and its average grant was $8,086, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Arthur CT give grants?
Lee Arthur CT gives mostly in Alabama: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (5%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anniston, AL (3 grants).
Does Lee Arthur CT give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lee Arthur CT's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lee Arthur CT's largest grantees?
Lee Arthur CT's largest 2026 grantees include First United Methodist Church ($39,620), Project Hope ($2,830) and The Salvation Army a Georgia Corp ($2,830), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Arthur CT?
Lee Arthur CT reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $59K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Lee Arthur CT?
Lee Arthur CT is a private foundation focused on Religion, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Lee Arthur CT's EIN?
Lee Arthur CT's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6110715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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