Daniel R and Karen Kales Lee Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlencoe, Illinois · EIN 36-4157608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$508K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
38% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $125,000 |
| Cje Senior Life | Chicago, LA | Support general operations | $70,000 |
| American Friends-Magen David | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $60,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $50,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $30,200 |
| Israel Dogs for the Blind | Warrington, PA | Support general operations | $18,000 |
| Providence Farm Community Foundation | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $18,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Center | Deerfield Beach, FL | Support general operations | $15,000 |
| Paws for Peoria | Peoria, IL | Support general operations | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $13,500 |
| Glencoe Public Safety Fund | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High School | Deerfield, IL | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Tutoring Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $7,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Family Service of Glencoe | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writer's Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $5,000 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Camp for All Kids | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Support general operations | $2,500 |
| Chabad of Glencoe | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $2,000 |
| Find Food Bank | Indio, CA | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Glencoe Library | Glencoe, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Maot Chitim of Greater Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Pcd Foundation | Rochester, NY | Support general operations | $1,800 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,500 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Family Action Network | Evanston, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| South Side Blooms | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Support general operations | $1,000 |
| Higgy Bears | Portage, MI | Support general operations | $500 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $500 |
| Rccs | Brooklyn, NY | Support general operations | $500 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Support general operations | $250 |
| JCC Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support general operations | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507,900 | 42 |
| 2024 | $418,840 | 35 |
| 2023 | $360,925 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622369349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4157608
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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