The Ruth L Lee Fund
Historical FunderEast Weymouth, Massachusetts · EIN 95-6190225 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE RUTH L LEE FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 1362 WASHINGTON ST, EAST WEYMOUTH MA 02189 |
| Phone | 7813314767 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Restrictions | NONE SPECIFIED |
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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Partners | Columbia, MD | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Smith Campus School | Northampton, MA | Charitable | $39,825 |
| Uncommon Law | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Embodiment Institute | Durham, NC | Charitable ein 93-1803400 | $7,500 |
| Boston Symphone Orchestra | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Celebrity Series | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dykes on Bikes | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Because Black Is Still Beautiful | Sacramento, CA | Charitable ein 87-0743848 | $2,500 |
| Beam | Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Children Inc | Columbus, IN | Charitable ein 54-0761510 | $1,140 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Finian Summit | Hull, MA | Charitable ein 33-3499168 | $500 |
| Wgbh | Brighton, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Zero to Three | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Boston, MA | Charitable | $200 |
| Sha'aray Shalom | Hingham, MA | Charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $123,615 | 16 |
| 2024 | $127,132 | 12 |
| 2023 | $119,720 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600789349100610
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6190225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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