Ryan Lee Foundation
The Ryan Lee Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandy, Utah. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity that provides relief to poor and distressed people and the underprivileged, and distributions to other qualifying exempt organizations.
Ryan Lee Foundation at a glance
In short: Ryan Lee Foundation gave $116K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,119
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,741
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $72,290
- +123.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% 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 Ryan Lee Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says to submit a letter of request; awards are restricted to relief for poor and distressed situations. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Ryan Lee Foundtion
Mailing address: 224 Silver Willow Dr, Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: (801) 633-6690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ryan Lee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quit Trip'n ($5K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($104,569), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ryan Lee Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $104,569 |
| Quit Trip'n South Jordan, UT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood House Salt Lake City, UT | Donation | $3,500 |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Church Draper, UT | Donation | $3,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,290 | $150,822 | $116,630 | $116,119 | 15 | $116,630 | $2,422 |
| 2023 | $32,323 | $51,706 | $103,868 | $102,765 | 18 | $103,868 | $2,843 |
| 2022 | $83,134 | $136,366 | $79,126 | $77,466 | 11 | $79,126 | — |
| 2021 | $20,748 | $85,785 | $81,755 | $80,907 | 4 | $81,755 | — |
| 2020 | $13,702 | $65,000 | $76,124 | $75,108 | 10 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ryan Lee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its direct charitable activity is to provide relief to poor and distressed people and the underprivileged, and to distribute funds to other organizations that qualify as exempt organizations. The filing lists restrictions on awards as relief for poor and distressed situations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $116,119 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $49,539, with a median of $5,000. Listed recipients included Quit Trip'n ($5,000), Neighborhood House ($3,500), and St John the Baptist Catholic Church ($3,050). Individual recipients received grants for medical, funeral, rent, and utility expenses. The filing also lists $49,539 for “Various under 2000” for various charitable needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eddie Lee is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Ryan Lee Foundation is led by Eddie Lee, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eddie Lee
President
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 Ryan Lee Foundation
How much does Ryan Lee Foundation give each year?
Ryan Lee Foundation gave $116K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $103K across 18 grants.
What is Ryan Lee Foundation's typical grant size?
Ryan Lee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,741, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ryan Lee Foundation give grants?
Ryan Lee Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Ryan Lee Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Ryan Lee Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants), "Medical expense" (3 grants) and "Medical and funeral expense" (3 grants).
Who are Ryan Lee Foundation's largest grantees?
Ryan Lee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Quit Trip'n ($5,000), Neighborhood House ($3,500) and St John the Baptist Catholic Church ($3,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($104,569), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ryan Lee Foundation?
Ryan Lee Foundation reported $72K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ryan Lee Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its direct charitable activity is to provide relief to poor and distressed people and the underprivileged, and to distribute funds to other organizations that qualify as exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ryan Lee Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ryan Lee Foundation's EIN?
Ryan Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4976039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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