Jerry and Polly Lee Family Foundation Trust
Invitation OnlyPascagoula, Mississippi · EIN 81-2179168 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$24K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$475K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Bacot Mccarty Foundation | Pascagoula, MS | Donation | $2,000 |
| United Way of Jackson County | Pascagoula, MS | Donation | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Kennesaw, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Casa | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | Gulfport, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Home of Grace | Vancleave, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Ms | Ridgeland, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| Nami | Arlington, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Jackson, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Pascagoula, MS | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Marine Corp Heritage Foundation | Triangle, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | Tampa, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Donation | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $23,600 | 22 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100348
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2179168
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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