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Robert B Lee And Ruth K Lee Foundation

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2001
  • EIN: 56-6562309

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$30.7k (2024)

Expenses
$40.7k (2024)

Total Assets
$627k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,736
Expenses
$40,668
Net Income
-$9,932
Net Assets
$626,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $21,709
70.6%
Sales of Assets $9,027
29.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $31,816
78.2%
Compensation of Officers* $11,519
28.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $626,563
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $626,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee) $11,519 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,252
Expenses
$43,729
Net Income
-$23,477
Net Assets
$635,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $20,038
98.9%
Sales of Assets -$98
Other Income $312
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $35,445
81.1%
Compensation of Officers* $10,743
24.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $635,853
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $635,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee) $10,743 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 19, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$28,959
Expenses
$50,580
Net Income
-$21,621
Net Assets
$660,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $23,969
82.8%
Sales of Assets $4,990
17.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $40,688
80.4%
Compensation of Officers* $11,471
22.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $660,056
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $660,056
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee) $11,471 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$72,468
Expenses
$46,358
Net Income
$26,110
Net Assets
$681,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $19,895
27.5%
Sales of Assets $52,573
72.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,191
78.1%
Compensation of Officers* $12,697
27.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $681,903
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $681,903
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee) $12,697 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$49,326
Expenses
$48,563
Net Income
$763
Net Assets
$655,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $18,597
37.7%
Sales of Assets $30,729
62.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,623
81.6%
Compensation of Officers* $11,171
23.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $655,687
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $655,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee) $11,171 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 5, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,931
Expenses
$49,767
Net Income
$21,164
Net Assets
$654,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $15,991
22.5%
Sales of Assets $54,940
77.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,137
78.6%
Compensation of Officers* $12,813
25.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $654,994
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $654,994

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$24,297
Expenses
$51,520
Net Income
-$27,223
Net Assets
$658,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $12,348
50.8%
Sales of Assets $11,949
49.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $41,486
80.5%
Compensation of Officers* $11,838
23.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $658,696
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $658,696

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,992
Expenses
$50,001
Net Income
-$1,009
Net Assets
$684,835
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $14,733
30.1%
Sales of Assets $34,259
69.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,374
78.7%
Compensation of Officers* $12,428
24.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $684,835
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $684,835

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$39,676
Expenses
$47,505
Net Income
-$7,829
Net Assets
$686,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $14,579
36.7%
Sales of Assets $25,097
63.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $37,251
78.4%
Compensation of Officers* $13,268
27.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $686,115
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $686,115

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$22,880
Expenses
$48,607
Net Income
-$25,727
Net Assets
$693,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,192
70.8%
Sales of Assets $6,688
29.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $39,426
81.1%
Compensation of Officers* $11,934
24.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $693,190
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $693,190

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,344
Expenses
$44,100
Net Income
-$23,756
Net Assets
$720,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $16,915
83.1%
Sales of Assets $3,429
16.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $34,433
78.1%
Compensation of Officers* $9,730
22.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $720,344
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $720,344

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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