Lee Initiatives Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker JOHNSTOWN, PA EIN: 25-1391882 Website

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.

Key facts about Lee Initiatives Inc

EIN: 25-1391882
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets: $24,477,286

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026.

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Pennsylvania $1.1M (100%)

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

JohnstownSomersetAltoonaDavidsvilleLigonierDuquesneMineral Point

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%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

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 and

Distributed $700,000 to dozens of local nonprofits in a separate grant cycle

Lee Initiatives awards a total of $700,000 to dozens of local nonprofits

Announced a new Health & Wellness Endowment grant cycle

Lee Initiatives announces new wellness endowment grant cycle | News | tribdem.com

The 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 and

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lee Initiatives Inc fund?

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).

How do I apply for a grant from Lee Initiatives Inc?

Lee Initiatives is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $903,765 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical award range: $5,180–$50,000 • Recent grant cycle awarded $633,204 to 58 nonprofits with a focus on health and wellness • Another recent cycle distributed $700,000 to dozens of local nonprofits **Grant Focus:** The organization funds health-related organizations located in Johnstown, PA. Recent grantees have included organizations such as Gr…

Where does Lee Initiatives Inc make 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.