The Dr M Lee Pearce Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMiami Beach, Florida · EIN 59-2424272 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$174.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | Medical research | $999,350 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Medical research | $600,000 |
| Opera America | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General support | $500,000 |
| The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research | Manhasset, NY | Quality of human life survey program | $425,000 |
| New World Symphony | Miami Beach, FL | Wallcast concert series | $400,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Scholarship support | $300,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Florida residency | $300,000 |
| The Sphinx Organization | Detroit, MI | General support | $300,000 |
| The Washington National Opera | Washington, DC | Program support | $300,000 |
| University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine | Miami Beach, FL | Medical research | $300,000 |
| University of Miami - Frost School of Music | Coral Gables, FL | Medical research and general support | $128,000 |
| University of Miami - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Medical School | Boston, MA | Medical research | $1,998,700 |
| New World Symphony | Miami Beach, FL | Wallcast concert series | $950,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,057,350 | 15 |
| 2023 | $1,520,750 | 8 |
| 2022 | $715,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-2424272
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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