The Joe and Patty Lee Foundation
Invitation OnlyIowa City, Iowa · EIN 47-5527477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$63K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence Intervention Program | Iowa City, IA | Support for a new facility | $55,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Endowed scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | Iowa City, IA | Lee lab's entrepreneurial fund support | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $63,650 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641179349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5527477
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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