Richard D Lee and Vera M Lee Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSaint Petersburg, Florida · EIN 45-2503472 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GERALD SHERWIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1195 81st Street S, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 |
| Phone | 7273454554 |
| tigre3@reagan.com | |
| Form and materials | No specific format or formats required but must state amount(s) and purpose(s) for request. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No specific restrictions or limitations |
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
54% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pet Pal Animal Shelter of St Pete | Saint Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church Perp Tru | Saint Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| BBB Institute Marketplace Trust | Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Suncoast Hospice | Pinellas Park, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Rome, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundati | Lanham, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($57,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $187,000 | 23 |
| 2022 | $315,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533119349101923
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2503472
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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