Farmer Lee Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAthens, Georgia · EIN 26-1708822 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$29K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1,836
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
79% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Hunger and disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Town of Highlands | Highlands, NC | Donation for playground | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | International humanitarian organizat | $2,000 |
| International Friendship Center | Highlands, NC | Highlands food pantry | $2,000 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Poverty alleviation | $1,000 |
| First Nation Development | Longmont, CO | Assists native americans | $1,000 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | Atlanta, GA | Produce and and distribute tv | $1,000 |
| Grace Cavary Episcopal Church | Clarkesville, GA | Community church | $1,000 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | Highlands, NC | Protect natural resources | $1,000 |
| Highlands Community Child Developme | Highlands, NC | Childcare and holistic education | $1,000 |
| Nacoochee Presbyterian Church | Sautee Nachoochee, GA | Community church | $1,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | To end childhood hunger in the US | $1,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Provides cleft and palate repair | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Civil rights advocacy legal group | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospit | Memphis, TN | Children's health research facility | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | To protect and manage app. trail | $500 |
| Aspca | Atlanta, GA | Animal shelter | $500 |
| Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society | Sapphire, NC | Compassionate care for animals | $500 |
| Charles Smithgall Humane Society | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | Animal adoption center | $500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Philanthropy | $500 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | Highlands, NC | Environmental research and education | $500 |
| Highlands Community Fund | Asheville, NC | Supporting local needs | $500 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake | Pasadena, MD | To provide care for sick people | $500 |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | Anti-Hunger publci policy | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TN | International humanitarian organizat | $500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Advocacy for environmental policies | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | Provives reproductie healthcare | $500 |
| Stewpot | Jackson, MS | Community service | $500 |
| The Fathers House International | Portland, OR | Ministry | $500 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute | Vienna, VA | Environmental conservation | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Philanthropic organization | $500 |
| Snca | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | Cultural center | $250 |
| The Lion Habitat Ranch | Henderson, NV | Animal sanctuary | $100 |
| Tiger Haven | Kingston, TN | Animal sanctuary | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,950 | 34 |
| 2023 | $30,950 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502329349101015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1708822
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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