Lee S Monroe Foundation
Historical FunderSan Diego, California · EIN 81-4766653 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Scott Monroe |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 365, Hico TX 764570365 |
| Phone | 7607056728 |
| Form and materials | Written |
| 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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ways Foundation | Gatlinvurg, TN | General assistance | $40,000 |
| Support the Enlisted Project STEP | San Diego, CA | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Shelter To Soldier | Oceanside, CA | General Assistance | $15,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | Petaluma, CA | General assistance | $15,000 |
| PHLS Assoc Alumni | San Diego, CA | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ocean Discovery Institute | San Diego, CA | General Assistance | $10,000 |
| Groundswell Community Project | San Diego, CA | General Assistance | $5,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $159,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521539349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4766653
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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