James M Lea Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 81-1949537 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.3M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $140,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
0% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington National Park Fund | Seattle, WA | Preserve national parks in washington | $300,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | Seattle, WA | To support washington trails association's youth programs. | $200,000 |
| Conservation Nw | Seattle, WA | To fund environmental protection programs. | $168,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | To fund the outdoor bold & gold education program & the YMCA camp programs | $150,000 |
| Univ of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | To support the engineering academic center endowed fund, eac staff support, 2020 summer wise-up bridge program; and eac undergraduate… | $140,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | To support the zoo corp youth program and the living northwest conservation programs, including endangered species recovery; education and… | $85,000 |
| Foss Waterway Seaport | Tacoma, WA | To fund the "science on the sea program and "eco-kayaking program" | $65,000 |
| Bellevue Community College | Bellevue, WA | Support engineering programs and student aide | $50,000 |
| Wsu Foundation | Seattle, WA | Beach watchers and naturalist program | $35,000 |
| The Zoo Society | Tacoma, WA | To support low lncome school scholarships. | $30,000 |
| School STEM and Environmental Programs | Seattle, WA | Distribute remaining funds in 2024 after irs refund to approved 501(C) 3 organiziations to close foundation. | $10,488 |
| Raisbeck Aviation High School | Tukwila, WA | To support math and engineering programs for high school students | $10,000 |
| Invest in Youth | Seattle, WA | To support school tutoring program | $3,000 |
| St James Cathedral | Seattle, WA | To support downtown outreach ministries to the poor, homeless and marginalized | $3,000 |
| Tacoma Youth Marine Fdn | Tacoma, WA | To provide marine related trainig programs for youth | $3,000 |
| Archbishop Murphy High School | Everett, WA | Support the school's science and math after school programs | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,255,488 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 27, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202412719349100116
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1949537
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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