Lee Chen Foundation
Historical FunderNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1299903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$20K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHIN LEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 BARONNE ST, NEW ORLEANS LA 70112 |
| Phone | 5046069770 |
| CLEE51@HOTMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | EDUCATION FUNDING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Eclat Foundation | Plano, TX | Non profit organization | $5,000 |
| Nola Opera Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Non profit organzation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $32,525 | 3 |
| 2023 | $19,495 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601499349101025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1299903
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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