H & H Lee Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 33-0353715 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $60,000.
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
24% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeril Lagasse Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Support culinary schools education | $425,000 |
| First Tee of Orange County | Anaheim, CA | Childrens education | $205,000 |
| My City Life Youth Center | Hemet, CA | Childrens programs | $150,000 |
| Boys Girls Club San Juan Cap | Sj Capistrano, CA | Childrens programs and care | $100,000 |
| Orange County Commun Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | Scholarship for avid students | $60,000 |
| Western Center Academy | Hemet, CA | Childrens education | $60,000 |
| Palomar Conference Center | Palomar Mtn, CA | Housing | $60,000 |
| Harvest Lahaina Fire Relief | Lahaina, HI | Rebuild hawaii | $60,000 |
| Chino Fire Department | Chino Hills, CA | Education | $55,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Library | Simi Valley, CA | Education programs for children | $50,000 |
| Age Well Senior Services | Lake Forest, CA | Programs and meals for seniors | $50,000 |
| Jaime Jarrin Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Student aid programs | $50,000 |
| Comal Heritage Food Inc | Denver, CO | Job training | $50,000 |
| Abwe Nursing School | Harrisburg, PA | Nurse school africa | $40,000 |
| Joe Grohman Foundation | Hobe Sound, FL | Wounded warrior programs | $40,000 |
| Home School Legal Defense | Purcellville, VA | Advocacy for defense for homeschool programs | $40,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Rescues for animals | $40,000 |
| Jfedla Wildfire Crisis Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Fire relief funds | $40,000 |
| Hapi Foundation | Westlake Village, CA | Horticulture & food supply | $30,000 |
| Veterans Village of Sd | San Diego, CA | Veterans programs | $30,000 |
| California Pro Life Council | Sacramento, CA | Services | $30,000 |
| Hemet Police Dept | Hemet, CA | Police programs | $10,000 |
| Missionaries of Charities | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| North County Food Bank | Vista, CA | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Friends Hemet Public Library | Hemet, CA | New computer lab | $5,000 |
The return also lists 24 grants to individuals ($1,500,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,200,000 | 49 |
| 2024 | $3,170,000 | 52 |
| 2023 | $3,120,000 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103076
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0353715
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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