Lee Family Foundation
Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mercer Island, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $462K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $16K.
Lee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lee Family Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,550
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,850
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,100
- Total assets
- $462,281
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Asian Hall of Fame ($11K). Together the top 3 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lee Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $38K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Hall of Fame Bellevue, WA | Uplift Cross-Cultural Content | $11,200 |
| Plus Charitable Trust Great Neck, NY | Philanthropy | $9,100 |
| Asia Counceling & Referral Svc Seattle, WA | HEALTH | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $462,281 | $16,026 | $21,333 | $20,550 | 3 | $20,550 | $15,983 |
| 2023 | $325,475 | $225,680 | $24,642 | $23,900 | 4 | $23,900 | $4,609 |
| 2022 | $507,267 | $5,467 | $6,777 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $5,357 |
| 2021 | $398,143 | $2,235 | $13,881 | $13,000 | 3 | $13,000 | $2,235 |
| 2020 | $409,891 | $6,446 | $38,949 | $38,000 | 2 | — | $6,446 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lee Family Foundation is led by Christine Lee, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Lee Family Foundation
How much does Lee Family Foundation give each year?
Lee Family Foundation gave $21K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 4 grants.
What is Lee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lee Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,100, and its average grant was $6,850, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Family Foundation give grants?
Lee Family Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%).
Does Lee Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lee Family Foundation?
Lee Family Foundation reported $462K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is Lee Family Foundation's EIN?
Lee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0441900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lee Family Foundation 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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