Lee Charities Inc
Lee Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Orange Beach, Alabama. It raises funds for philanthropic causes and distributes funds to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Lee Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Lee Charities Inc gave $8K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $649.231), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,440
- -91.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $649
- -99.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $114,380
- +1851.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lee Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30499 Harbour Dr, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Phone: (678) 296-0178
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of South AL ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama and 12% went to recipients in Illinois. Listed Alabama recipients were in Mobile, Daphne, Tuscaloosa, Orange Beach, Foley, Birmingham, and Robertsdale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lee Charities Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $95K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of South AL Mobile, AL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rotary Foundation Evanston, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Lighthouse Daphne, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mobile Baykeepers Mobile, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hope Bag Project Tuscaloosa, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Orange Beach City Schools Orange Beach, AL | Charitable | $500 |
| Imp Jesucristo Es El Camino Foley, AL | Charitable | $500 |
| Turkey Take Out Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $500 |
| YMCA Foley Foley, AL | Charitable | $250 |
| Baldwin County Forensics Foundation Robertsdale, AL | Charitable | $250 |
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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 | $114,380 | $121,250 | $106,382 | $8,440 | 13 | $105,442 | $380 | $1,777 |
| 2024 | $5,862 | $150,050 | $144,188 | $95,000 | 1 | $95,000 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as raising funds to donate to philanthropic causes and making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. Its 2025 grants included charitable organizations such as the Community Foundation of South Alabama, Mobile Baykeepers, Hope Bag Project, Orange Beach City Schools, and YMCA Foley. Alabama Credit Union, which received $140, describes its own mission as providing thrift opportunities and low-cost loans to its members.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $8,440 across 13 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median grant of $500. Its largest 2025 grant was $2,000 to Community Foundation of South Alabama. Other notable grants were $1,000 each to Rotary Foundation, The Lighthouse, Mobile Baykeepers, and Hope Bag Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David T. Lee as president and treasurer, Mitchell E. Lee as vice president, and Ellen S. Lee as secretary.
Lee Charities Inc is led by David T. Lee, President & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David T. Lee
President & Treasurer
President → President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen S. Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell E. Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Lee Charities Inc
How much does Lee Charities Inc give each year?
Lee Charities Inc gave $8K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 1 grant.
What is Lee Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Lee Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $649, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Charities Inc give grants?
Lee Charities Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Foley, AL (3 grants), Mobile, AL (2 grants) and Tuscaloosa, AL (2 grants).
Does Lee Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Lee Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Lee Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of South AL ($2,000), Rotary Foundation ($1,000) and The Lighthouse ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Charities Inc?
Lee Charities Inc reported $114K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lee Charities Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as raising funds to donate to philanthropic causes and making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Charities Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lee Charities Inc's EIN?
Lee Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2433647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Lee Charities Inc 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
Live grants for the work Lee Charities Inc 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lee Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lee-charities-inc-morg_accd2e78a14a4c8f9bb8af1f9cf8a8a0
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