Shimada Lee Foundation
Shimada Lee Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K.
Shimada Lee Foundation at a glance
In short: Shimada Lee Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $672), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,360
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $672
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $17,880
- -46.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shimada Lee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Venture Christian Church ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shimada Lee Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $2K (2020) to $6K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venture Christian Church Los Gatos, CA | Funding General Operations | $1,200 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ Orlando, FL | Funding General Operations | $1,200 |
| Arican Inland Mission Peachtree City, GA | Funding general operaion | $500 |
| Institute for Principle Studies Modesto, CA | Funding General Operation | $360 |
| Family Protection Ministries Lincoln, CA | Funding General Oeprations | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,880 | $-8,786 | $4,270 | $3,360 | 5 | $3,360 | — |
| 2023 | $33,330 | $-38,046 | $5,228 | $3,830 | 5 | $3,830 | — |
| 2022 | $71,741 | $40,701 | $3,736 | $2,800 | 8 | $2,800 | $40,516 |
| 2021 | $37,634 | $-13,056 | $6,387 | $5,580 | 11 | $5,580 | — |
| 2020 | $57,082 | $125 | $2,736 | $1,961 | 8 | — | $120 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shimada Lee Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Shimada
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren shimada
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Shimada Lee Foundation
How much does Shimada Lee Foundation give each year?
Shimada Lee Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is Shimada Lee Foundation's typical grant size?
Shimada Lee Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $672, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shimada Lee Foundation give grants?
Shimada Lee Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (36%) and Georgia (15%).
Does Shimada Lee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shimada Lee Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shimada Lee Foundation's largest grantees?
Shimada Lee Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Venture Christian Church ($1,200), Campus Crusade For Christ ($1,200) and Arican Inland Mission ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shimada Lee Foundation?
Shimada Lee Foundation reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Shimada Lee Foundation's EIN?
Shimada Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0554213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Shimada Lee Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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