Patrick P Lee Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWilliamsville, New York · EIN 45-3845576 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$24,535
Total assets$44.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $47,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PATRICK P LEE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 5166 MAIN STREET SUITE 303, WILLIAMSVILLE NY 14221 |
| Phone | 7168443100 |
| Form and materials | PATRICK P. LEE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN ITS FOCUS AREAS OF EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH. NONPROFITS MAY ALSO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON PROGRAMS ALIGNED WITH THE FOUNDATION'S STATED GOALS IN EACH FOCUS AREA. THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE INITIATED BY THE FOUNDATION THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT OR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS. AS PART OF ITS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATION GRANTS TO SELECT LEE SCHOLARS THROUGH ITS DISTINGUISHED LEE SCHOLAR AWARD. |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION BOARD MEETS QUARTERLY TO APPROVE GRANT AWARDS. |
| Restrictions | THE LEE FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH. |
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
30% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build Promise | Buffalo, NY | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Spectrum Health and Human Services | Orchard Park, NY | Capital project | $200,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation | Key Largo, FL | Discretionary grants | $122,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Engineering scholarship program | $110,406 |
| University Psychiatric Practice Inc | Buffalo, NY | Ub doctoral psychology internship | $92,400 |
| Compeer Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $75,000 |
| Compeer Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $75,000 |
| Envision Wellness Wny | Kenmore, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $75,000 |
| Family & Childrens Services of Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $65,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Engineering scholarship program | $63,672 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Intensive outpatient program/help center | $51,600 |
| Daemen University | Amherst, NY | Mental health scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | Mental health scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Sallie Mae | Wilmington, DE | Dls | $48,034 |
| Catholic Charities of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $47,000 |
| Nami Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Nami resource guide | $40,000 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Ctr | Buffalo, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $37,500 |
| Olv Charities | Lackawannda, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $35,000 |
| Crisis Services | Buffalo, NY | Documentary "my brother lost in time" | $28,744 |
| Christian Counseling Ministries of Wny | Clarence, NY | Mental health workforce initiative | $27,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $25,631 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $25,411 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $25,087 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | Mental health scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Canisius College | Buffalo, NY | Mental health scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY | Engineering scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Engineering scholarship program | $24,949 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $24,641 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $24,535 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $24,535 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY | STEM scholarship program | $24,484 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanburn, NY | STEM scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Onondaga Community College Foundation | Syracuse, NY | STEM scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Onondaga Community College Foundation | Syracuse, NY | STEM scholarship program | $18,000 |
| Alfred State College Development Fund | Alfred, NY | STEM scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Alfred State College Development Fund | Alfred, NY | STEM scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Department of Educationmohela | St Louis, MO | Dls | $11,540 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Engineering scholarship program | $10,583 |
| Monroe Community College Association | Rochester, NY | STEM scholarship program | $9,000 |
| Monroe Community College Association | Rochester, NY | STEM scholarship program | $9,000 |
| Department of Educationmohela | St Louis, MO | Dls | $3,342 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Computer science scholarship program | $2,094 |
| Recovery Options Made Easy | Gowanda, NY | Art & recovery showcase | $1,000 |
| Bring Change to Mind | San Francisco, CA | Public service announcement video | $600 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $465 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $465 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Engineering scholarship program | $359 |
| D'youville University | Buffalo, NY | Discretionary grant | $250 |
| Elan Financial Services | Minneapolis, MN | Discretionary grant | $250 |
| Heritage Humane Society | Williamsburg, VA | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| Homepsace Corporation | Buffalo, NY | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| Jericho Road Community Health Ctr | Buffalo, NY | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| Olivia's Bears | Sanborn, NY | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| Operation Breakthrough Inc | Kansas City, MO | Discretionary grant | $100 |
| Wny Perinatal Bereavement Network Inc | Cheektowaga, NY | Discretionary grant | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,945,277 | 56 |
| 2023 | $2,227,410 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349102404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3845576
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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