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The Lee Foundation

Historical Funder

Orlando, Florida · EIN 59-6148803 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2025)$108K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$3.1M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactKathleen S Lee
Address6509 Hazeltine National Dr S6, Orlando FL 32822
Phone4078572835
Emailann@leevistacenter.com
Form and materialsLetter stating purpose of request and if applicant approved by 501(c)(3)
DeadlinesJanuary 31 each year
RestrictionsMajor effort in Central Florida area

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.

  • Human Services7
  • Animal Welfare2
  • Arts & Culture2
  • Children & Youth2
  • Faith-Based2
  • Health2

Where it gives

5% of grants went outside Florida.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Lighthouse Central FloridaOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$5,000
Orlando Health FoundationOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$5,000
IDignityOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$4,000
Boys & Girls Club Central Florida IncOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,500
Alzheimer Resource Center IncWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Camaraderie Foundation IncOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Christian HelpCasselberry, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Christian Service Center for HomelessOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Jobs PartnershipWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Orlando Day NurseryOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Orlando Family StageOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Orlando Union Rescue MissionOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Pathlight HomeOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Seniors First IncOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
The Salvation ArmyOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Winter Park Day NurseryWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$3,000
Bach Festival Society of Winter ParkWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Council of 101Orlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Creating Opportunites for DisabilityWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Orlando FringeOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Quest Life ConceptsOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Southeastern Food BankWinter Garden, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,500
Canine CompanionsOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Elevate OrlandoMaitland, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Golden Retriever RescueGoldenrod, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Healthcare Center for HomelessOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
ImpowerOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Junior AchievementOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Paws for LibertyLake Worth, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of CFOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
The First Tee of Central FLWinter Park, FLFund Charitable Activities$2,000
Nathaniels HopeOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,500
Prison Book ProjectSherpes, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,500
ALS Association FL ChapterTampa, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Central FL Public MediaOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Edgewood Children RanchOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Find Feed RestoreClermont, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Florida 4h FoundationGainesville, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Food for the PoorCoconut Creek, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Habitat for HumanityOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Mercy Medical AngelsVirginia Beach, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Non Pareil InstituteMaitland, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Pet Alliance of Greater OrlandoOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Shepherds HopeWinter Garden, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Suncoast Bassett Rescue IncAuburndale, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Talias LegacyOviedo, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
The CenterOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Zebra YouthOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$1,000
Achievement Academy IncLakeland, FLFund Charitable Activities$500
Amnesty International of the USA IncNew York, NYFund Charitable Activities$500
First Baptist Church Food BankOrlando, FLFund Charitable Activities$500
Immune Def FoundationHanover, MDFund Charitable Activities$500
Music Mission KievCasselberry, FLFund Charitable ActivitiesFund Charitable Activities$500
Mutts With A MissionSterling, VAFund Charitable Activities$500
Rescue Outreach Mission of CFSanford, FLFund Charitable ActivitiesFund Charitable Activities$500

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$108,00055
2024$102,10056
2023$99,80053

Sources

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