William D Lee Memorial Foundation
William D Lee Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Petoskey, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K.
William D Lee Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: William D Lee Memorial Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- +83.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,000
- +83.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $68,000
- Total assets
- $1,895
- +90.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William D Lee Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William D Lee Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 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 $37K (2023) to $443K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $68,000 |
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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 | $1,895 | $68,900 | $68,000 | $68,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2023 | $995 | $30,000 | $37,000 | $37,000 | 1 | $37,000 | $225 |
| 2022 | $7,995 | $20,971 | $100,233 | $100,233 | 1 | — | $1,576 |
| 2021 | $61,229 | $281,398 | $443,500 | $443,000 | 4 | $443,000 | $3,605 |
| 2020 | $222,376 | $5,261 | $315,524 | $314,501 | 2 | — | $4,394 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William D Lee Memorial Foundation is led by Joseph Lee, President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Lee
President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 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 William D Lee Memorial Foundation
How much does William D Lee Memorial Foundation give each year?
William D Lee Memorial Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $37K across 1 grant.
How large is William D Lee Memorial Foundation?
William D Lee Memorial Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $69K.
Where does William D Lee Memorial Foundation operate?
William D Lee Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan, West Virginia.
What is William D Lee Memorial Foundation's EIN?
William D Lee Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2366985. 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
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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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