James T Lee Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-1878496 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$766K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$12K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
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
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Community Trust | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Assoc | Kings Point, NY | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | New York, NY | Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for the Department of Pancreatic Research | $75,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | Research led by Dr. Stephen Horwitz | $65,000 |
| Butterflies From Jodie | New Rochelle, NY | Keith michael morris memorial foundation | $60,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | The Wendy Siegel Leukemia Research Fund and National Jewish Health Dinner Fund | $50,000 |
| St Lukes Church | East Hampton, NY | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cottage in Darien Inc | Darien, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nyu Langone Health System | New York, NY | NYU Department of Neurology for FACES (Fight Against Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures) | $25,000 |
| The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| United States Catholic Conference | Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Butterflies From Jodie | New Rochelle, NY | Keith michael morris memorial foundation | $16,000 |
| Saint Michaels College | Colchester, VT | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Mustard Seed Communities Inc | Needham Hgts, MA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $766,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $861,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $78,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631909349101208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1878496
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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