Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Greenville, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing reports grants to a range of charitable organizations, including universities, a church, environmental organizations, and a local firefighters’ foundation.
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc gave $102K across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,100
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,122
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $1,897,433
- +1.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 91, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc
- 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: 32 Mill St Ste 4, Greenville, NH 03048-3103
Phone: (617) 350-7550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
461 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 461 grants of 461 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Greenville, New Hampshire. In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 11% to New Hampshire, 9% to New York, 7% to Texas, and 5% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 91 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $610; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2023) to $119K (2021). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Boston, MA | To Support the Lee Lecture | $25,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | To Support Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| New Covenant Bible Church Greenville, NH | To Support Charitable Activities | $8,250 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Dana T. Lee and David M. Lee Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Storrs, CT | To Support Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Greenville Firefighter's Foundation Greenville, NH | To Support Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Woodshole Research Center Falmouth, MA | To Support Charitable Activities | $2,000 |
| Cornell University Library Rare and Ithaca, NY | To Support Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Hagerstown, MD | To Support Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ithaca, NY | To Support Charitable Activities | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,897,433 | $177,962 | $152,299 | $102,100 | 91 | $104,950 | $131,181 | $111,847 |
| 2023 | $1,869,737 | $81,976 | $140,643 | $95,700 | 88 | $97,650 | $39,233 | $106,761 |
| 2022 | $1,918,140 | $99,466 | $147,936 | $100,750 | 89 | $102,850 | $54,884 | $112,229 |
| 2021 | $1,963,322 | $139,615 | $167,364 | $119,250 | 98 | $121,325 | $93,826 | $129,893 |
| 2020 | $1,991,071 | $108,779 | $163,898 | $118,650 | 95 | — | $66,062 | $116,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for the Lee Lecture at Harvard University, charitable activities at the Union of Concerned Scientists and New Covenant Bible Church, and a fund at the Texas A&M Foundation.
Among the organizations it supported in 2024, the Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts for Texas A&M University. The Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation describes its mission as conserving Martha’s Vineyard’s landscape and character. The New England Wildlife Center says it works on wildlife and environmental education, research, and treatment and rehabilitation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 91 grants totaling $102,100. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median of $400. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Harvard University to support the Lee Lecture and $20,000 to the Union of Concerned Scientists for charitable activities. Other notable grants were $8,250 to New Covenant Bible Church for charitable activities, $5,000 to the Texas A&M Foundation for the Dana T. Lee and David M. Lee Fund, and $5,000 to the University of Connecticut Foundation for charitable activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David M. Lee as president, Eric B. Lee as vice president, and James Lee as treasurer.
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc is led by David M. Lee, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Lee
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric B. Lee
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc
How much does Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc give each year?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc gave $102K across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 88 grants.
What is Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,122, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc that year got $610 on average.
Where does Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc give grants?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (11%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Ithaca, NY (9 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 91 grants with a stated purpose on Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Charitable Activities" (88 grants).
Who are Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University ($25,000), Union of Concerned Scientists ($20,000) and New Covenant Bible Church ($8,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for the Lee Lecture at Harvard University, charitable activities at the Union of Concerned Scientists and New Covenant Bible Church, and a fund at the Texas A&M Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc?
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 Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6034414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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