The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable

Private foundation Winston-Salem, NC EIN: 26-6637015

The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable is a private foundation, based in Winston-Salem, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2021, it made $85K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $54K.

The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable at a glance

Total assets
$8,305,210
+1.5% vs 2020
Revenue (2021)
$61,861
+38.6% vs 2020
Qualifying distributions (2021)
$84,921
Expenses (2021)
$93,352
+68.0% vs 2020
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2021$8,305,210$61,861$93,352$84,921$53,672
2020$8,185,693$44,632$55,553—$36,257

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable is led by Jim Creamer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Jim Creamer

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $32K (2020) → $74K (2021)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

Jim Creamer — Trustee: $74KJim CreamerTrustee$74K

The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $74K, to Jim Creamer (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable

How large is The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable?

The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $62K.

What is The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable's EIN?

The Russell Benton Lee Jr Revocable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6637015. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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