The Ingram Lee Foundation
The ingram foundation was established to aid and improve the lives of motivated economically disadvantaged individuals by providing assistance to facilitate their progress to higher education for the purpose of developing life skills.
The Ingram Lee Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ingram Lee Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,107
- -84.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,054
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,054
- Total assets
- $1,977,224
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Ingram Lee Foundation
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from The Ingram Lee Foundation
Auburn University Scholarship
The Ingram Lee Foundation
Amount
$250,000 (fully funded as of January 2024)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Culinary Institute of America Scholarship
The Ingram Lee Foundation
Amount
$100,000 of $250,000 annuity funded
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lewis Career & Technical High School Scholarship
The Ingram Lee Foundation
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Ingram Lee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas at Austin ($25K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 33 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ingram Lee Foundation gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $402K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Endowment Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | Scholarship | $13,107 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,977,224 | $223,204 | $75,701 | $38,107 | 2 | $160,082 |
| 2023 | $1,829,756 | $123,167 | $273,132 | $240,531 | 14 | $42,571 |
| 2022 | $1,819,433 | $730,948 | $636,476 | $401,816 | 6 | $37,063 |
| 2021 | $1,724,961 | $604,905 | $379,751 | $195,547 | 4 | $55,355 |
| 2020 | $1,499,807 | $471,505 | $489,003 | $381,500 | 7 | $44,469 |
| 2019 | $1,517,305 | $572,892 | $416,400 | $155,000 | 3 | $30,055 |
About The Ingram Lee Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Ingram Lee Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ingram Lee Foundation is led by Trent Kelley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trent Kelley
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia T Lee
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phyllis Brossette
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Victor Brossette
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Loane
Vice President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Murphy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bourgeois
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny Loane
Secretary-Treas
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary-Treas, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Ingram Lee Foundation
How much does The Ingram Lee Foundation give each year?
The Ingram Lee Foundation gave $38K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 14 grants.
How large is The Ingram Lee Foundation?
The Ingram Lee Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $223K.
What is The Ingram Lee Foundation?
The Ingram Lee Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Ingram Lee Foundation operate?
The Ingram Lee Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Louisiana, New York, Texas.
What is The Ingram Lee Foundation's EIN?
The Ingram Lee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1135347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Ingram Lee Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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