Lee Initiatives Inc
Lee Initiatives Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, established in 1981. The organization preserves the legacy of Lee Hospital by managing its resources to improve the quality of life for people in the service area formerly served by Lee Hospital in West Central Pennsylvania. The organization provides grant funds to health-related organizations and operates with a staff of 6 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.5M
+6.1% YoY
Revenue
$1.6M
-4.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
-1.7% YoY
Expenses
$1.5M
+1.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Lee Initiatives preserves the legacy of Lee Hospital by managing its resources to improve the quality of life for people in the service area of the former Lee Hospital in West Central Pennsylvania.
The organization's primary focus is providing grant funds to health-related organizations. Its NTEE classification is Health Care Single Organization Support (E11).
Grantmaking
Lee Initiatives is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:
Review Cycle
awarded $633,204 to 58 nonprofits with a focus on health and wellness
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Lee Initiatives funds organizations located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and the surrounding service area that was previously served by Lee Hospital in West Central Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2025):
- Total assets: $24,477,286
- Total revenues: $1,571,246
- Total expenses: $1,462,650
- Total giving: $903,765
Financial Metrics:
- Program expense ratio: 86.12% (indicating that a significant portion of resources is directed toward programs rather than administrative costs)
- Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.93%
- Independent board: 100%
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,477,286 | $23,059,210 | $20,298,803 |
| Revenue | $1,571,246 | $1,646,914 | $844,971 |
| Expenses | $1,462,650 | $1,447,335 | $1,114,920 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,107,961 | $1,127,219 | $444,150 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Lee Initiatives Inc
Emily Lee Scholarship
LEE INITIATIVES INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Lee Initiatives Health & Wellness Endowment Grant
LEE INITIATIVES INC
Amount
$1,000 - $50,000
Deadline
April 16, 2026
Richard G. & Wanda I. Baker Nursing Support Endowment Fund
LEE INITIATIVES INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 17, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Gray - Principal Officer
John Augustine - Board Chairman
Larry Olek - Lee Foundation Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CAMMERATA | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY BAXTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARY BORKOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY FEDORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE KALINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE STEVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID GRAY | CFO | 40 | $82,959 |
| JODI CLARK | CEO | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Lee Initiatives has demonstrated increased grantmaking activity in recent years:
Awarded $633,204 to 58 nonprofits with a focus on health and wellness
Lee Initiatives awards $633,204 to 58 nonprofits with a focus on health andDistributed $700,000 to dozens of local nonprofits in a separate grant cycle
Lee Initiatives awards a total of $700,000 to dozens of local nonprofitsAnnounced a new Health & Wellness Endowment grant cycle
Lee Initiatives announces new wellness endowment grant cycle | News | tribdem.comThe organization was restructured and renamed from Lee Regional Health System Inc, becoming free from the pressure of operating a hospital. This restructuring allowed the organization to take a broader look at community health needs without a profit perspective. The organization has promised new jobs, expanded economic impact, and a new office building or major expansion in Johnstown's business district.
Lee Initiatives awards $633,204 to 58 nonprofits with a focus on health andData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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