Lee Family Foundation
Lee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports charitable activities including Christmas support for low-income families and gatherings for young adults and women.
Lee Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lee Family Foundation gave $27K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,386
- +92.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,826
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $451,549
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lee Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1832 Elkridge Court, Highland, MI 48356-2478
Phone: (248) 591-4977
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anthony Diemont ($10K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 6% to Ohio, 4% to Washington, 2% to Texas, and 2% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lee Family Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Diemont Ypsilanti, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $10,200 |
| Mike and Kelly Vetter Howell, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $2,000 |
| Trisha Lozar White Lake, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,810 |
| Alex and Jordan Magee Hartland, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,750 |
| Carrie Nance Sherrodville, OH | Support Low - Income Families | $1,750 |
| Dan and Krystal Fauls Hudson, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,750 |
| Leah Thomas Howell, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,750 |
| Laurie Naglekirk Holland, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,500 |
| Courtney Coomer Clinton Two, MI | Support Low - Income Families | $1,250 |
| Mandi Thrush Camas, WA | Support Low - Income Families | $1,110 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $451,549 | $292,243 | $260,715 | $27,386 | 15 | $184,510 |
| 2023 | $425,912 | $367,252 | $256,572 | $14,234 | 12 | $183,539 |
| 2022 | $312,706 | $190,717 | $181,202 | $8,856 | 10 | $135,993 |
| 2021 | $306,481 | $227,087 | $165,122 | $19,361 | 3 | $150,350 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as a Christmas Adopt-a-Family effort supporting low-income families, a monthly Sunday gathering for young adults, and a monthly gathering for women focused on worship and scripture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $27,386. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $10,200, with a median of $1,500. Most of the listed grants supported low-income families. The largest was $10,200 to Anthony Diemont of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Mike and Kelly Vetter and $1,810 to Trisha Lozar, both for support of low-income families. Compassion International received $566 to help children in need.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James A. Lee IV as president, Joyelle C. Lee as secretary, and Roger V. Crownover as director.
Lee Family Foundation is led by James A. Lee IV, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James A. Lee IV
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Roger V. Crownover
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joyelle C. Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $27K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 12 grants.
What is Lee Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lee Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,826, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee Family Foundation give grants?
Lee Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Howell, MI (2 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (2 grants).
Does Lee Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Lee Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Low - Income Families" (11 grants).
Who are Lee Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lee Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anthony Diemont ($10,200), Mike and Kelly Vetter ($2,000) and Trisha Lozar ($1,810), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Family Foundation?
Lee Family Foundation reported $452K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $292K.
What does Lee Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activities as a Christmas Adopt-a-Family effort supporting low-income families, a monthly Sunday gathering for young adults, and a monthly gathering for women focused on worship and scripture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lee Family Foundation's EIN?
Lee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1804343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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