John Lynn & Luisa Lee Family Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, North Carolina · EIN 87-1437780 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $17,100.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | John Lynn Luisa Lee Family Foundati |
|---|---|
| Address | 5892 Sapony Creek Dr, Nashville NC 27896 |
| Phone | 2522357108 |
| Dana.Etheridge@leemotor.com | |
| Form and materials | The Foundation was incorporated on June 24, 2021. The Foundation's Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption, seeking tax-exempt status was approved on February 28, 2022, to be effective June 24, 2021. Contributions by the Foundation will not be limited to preselected charitable organizations and the Foundation will accept unsolicited applications. The information regarding the application process for gifts, grants, and scholarships, the materials to be submitted, the process for review, and the conditions and reporting requirements for grant recipients, along with a copy of the Foundation's proposed Scholarship Application Form, are included in the Foundation's Form 1023 filing and the Exhibits thereto. Applicants may contact Ms Etheridge to make contribution requests. |
| Deadlines | There currently is no submission deadline for requests. |
| Restrictions | Gifts and grants will be made to religious and educational institutions and charitable organizations that further the goals of the Foundation as described in the Foundation's Form 1023 filing and the Exhibits thereto. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield School | Wilson, NC | Lee Initiative for Faculty Excellence grant | $250,000 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Designated for vehicle expense | $17,100 |
| First Baptist Church | Wilson, NC | Unrestricted | $10,200 |
| Barton College | Wilson, NC | Scholarship Fund | $5,500 |
| YMCA Camp Seafarer | Arapahoe, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| CCAI Adoption Services | Centennial, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Goldsboro, NC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Salem Methodist Church | Eastover, NC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| BoysGirls Club Lower Naugatuck Vall | Shelton, CT | Unrestricted | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($18,750). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,050 | 18 |
| 2024 | $340,675 | 22 |
| 2023 | $322,300 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349100122
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1437780
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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