Lee Health System Inc
Lee Health System Inc is a public charity based in Fort Myers, Florida. It provides inpatient and outpatient healthcare services across Southwest Florida and makes grants to community organizations addressing health and other community needs.
Lee Health System Inc at a glance
In short: Lee Health System Inc gave $5.6M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $267K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,615,826
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $267,420
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,907,336,172
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lee Health System Inc
- How to Apply
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Complete the online application for Community Health Funding; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as funding is available.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Contact
Mailing address: 4211 Metro Parkway 3Rd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: (239) 343-8421
Website: https://leehealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Health System Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc ($4.4M). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 21 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Lee Health’s Community Health Grants are intended to support programs improving health outcomes and expanding access to resources for Lee County residents. In its 2025 grants, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the remaining reported shares went to Colorado, California, Iowa, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $5.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc Fort Myers, FL | Reimburse Operational Expenses | $4,366,204 |
| Collaboratory Fort Myers, FL | (3) 4-Year Renewable $20K Scholarship Rewards | $447,785 |
| Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted Gift/Donation | $159,887 |
| United Way of Lee Hendry and Glades Fort Myers, FL | Lee Health EAP, Hurricane Helene Relief | $145,000 |
| American Heart Assn Estero, FL | Healthcare Related & Community Support | $140,000 |
| Premier Mobile Health Services Fort Myers, FL | Mobile Unit Activities- SEP & OCT 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Bold Foundation Inc Denver, CO | Kids' Minds Matter: South Florida Continued Education Scholarship | $47,000 |
| Imagine Solutions Conference Naples, FL | Education | $34,650 |
| The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc Fort Myers, FL | Education | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of SW FL Fort Myers, FL | Pediatric supoprt; 29th annual storybook ball- lots of love donation | $23,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,907,336,172 | $3,504,937,217 | $3,037,066,983 | $5,615,826 | 21 | $138,064,993 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Lee Health’s Community Health Grants support nonprofit organizations providing programs and services that address significant health needs in Lee County. Its stated priorities for 2026–2029 are access to healthcare services; chronic disease prevention and management; maternal, fetal, and infant health; mental health and substance use disorder; and nutrition, physical activity, and weight.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Premier Mobile Health Services describes its mission as providing quality healthcare access to medically vulnerable people and those at risk of long-term illness and hospitalization. Hope Hospice and Community Services says it provides hospice services for people affected by life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues. The Bold Foundation describes its work as connecting donors and students to scholarship opportunities, while Cancer Alliance Network says its mission is to help individuals and families affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Lee Health reported 21 grants totaling $5,615,826. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $4,366,204, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant was $4,366,204 to Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc. for reimbursement of operational expenses. Other notable grants included $447,785 to Collaboratory for renewable scholarships, $159,887 to Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc. as an unrestricted gift, $145,000 to United Way of Lee Hendry and Glades for Lee Health EAP and Hurricane Helene relief, and $100,000 to Premier Mobile Health Services for mobile-unit activities.
Organizations interested in Community Health Funding can submit an online application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed throughout the year as funding is available. Award amounts depend on the proposed program’s scope, demonstrated community need, anticipated impact, organizational capacity, and available funding. Applicants are encouraged to explain how their proposal addresses one or more priority health needs and will produce meaningful, measurable community benefits. Applying does not guarantee funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence Antonucci as President/CEO and Director (ex-officio); Donna Clarke as Vice Chair; David Collins as Treasurer; and David Klein as Chair. Directors listed were Dane Allen, Daniel Adler, Diane Champion, Kathleen Bridge-Liles, Nancy McGovern, and Stephen Brown. Daniel Adler’s filing entry notes an end date of March 2025.
Lee Health System Inc is led by Lawrence Antonucci, President, CEO & Director on the 2025 filing; 23 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Antonucci
President, CEO & Director
New on the 2025 filing
59 hrs/week
$696K (2025)
David Klein
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Dane Allen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Daniel Adler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Diane Champion
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Kathleen Bridge-Liles
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Nancy McGovern
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Stephen Brown
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Therese Everly
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
David B. Pryor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Catti
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Andruszkiewicz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samira K. Beckwith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Spence
CFO & COO
New on the 2025 filing
53 hrs/week
$362K (2025)
David Collins
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Donald Moyer
Neurosurgeon II
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$578K (2025)
Donna Clarke
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Iahn Gonsenhauser
Chief Medical Officer
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$485K (2025)
Jennifer Higgins
Chief Nursing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$178K (2025)
John Schooler
Chief Information Officer
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$229K (2025)
Kristine Fay
Chief Administrator Officer - Lpg & Ambulatory Care Svcs
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$258K (2025)
Malissa Wood
Chief Physician Executive Heart & Vascular Institute
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$273K (2025)
Michael Wukitsch
Chief People Officer
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$232K (2025)
Murali Muppala
Office Physician
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$325K (2025)
Scott Nygaard
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$399K (2025)
Thomas Hunt
Chief Physician Executive - Musculoskeletal
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$296K (2025)
Wesley Faunce
Neurosurgeon II
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$386K (2025)
William Gruver
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $696K, to Lawrence Antonucci (President/CEO and Director (Ex-Officio)). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lee Health System Inc
How much does Lee Health System Inc give each year?
Lee Health System Inc gave $5.6M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Lee Health System Inc's typical grant size?
Lee Health System Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $267,420, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lee Health System Inc give grants?
Lee Health System Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Myers, FL (10 grants), Bonita Springs, FL (3 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Lee Health System Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Lee Health System Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Support" (3 grants) and "Community Visibility" (3 grants).
Who are Lee Health System Inc's largest grantees?
Lee Health System Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Lee Memorial Health System Foundation Inc ($4,366,204), Collaboratory ($447,785) and Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc ($159,887), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Health System Inc?
Lee Health System Inc reported $4.9B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5B.
What does Lee Health System Inc fund?
Lee Health’s Community Health Grants support nonprofit organizations providing programs and services that address significant health needs in Lee County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Health System Inc?
Complete the online application for Community Health Funding; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as funding is available. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lee Health System Inc's EIN?
Lee Health System Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2646504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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