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Lee Foundation

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2008
  • EIN: 74-3235054

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
$30.4k (2023)

Expenses
$235k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.3M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,394
Expenses
$235,224
Net Income
-$204,830
Net Assets
$1,302,739
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,949
98.5%
Sales of Assets $445
1.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $226,650
96.4%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $1,302,739
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,302,739
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 31, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$344,784
Expenses
$404,024
Net Income
-$59,240
Net Assets
$1,386,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $200,000
58.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,260
5.0%
Sales of Assets $127,524
37.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $391,429
96.9%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $1,386,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,386,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$190,810
Expenses
$336,725
Net Income
-$145,915
Net Assets
$2,049,176
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,497
5.5%
Sales of Assets $180,313
94.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $329,526
97.9%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $2,049,176
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,049,176
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 28, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$208,920
Expenses
$159,272
Net Income
$49,648
Net Assets
$1,965,756
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $13,503
6.5%
Sales of Assets $195,417
93.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $147,190
92.4%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $1,965,757
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,965,756
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 25, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$23,787
Expenses
$276,229
Net Income
-$252,442
Net Assets
$1,753,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,221
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $246
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $265,270
96.0%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $1,753,994
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,753,993
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 4, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$57,027
Expenses
$206,359
Net Income
-$263,386
Net Assets
$2,039,615
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000
Interest Revenue $39
Dividends $23,770
Sales of Assets -$86,757
Other Income $4,921
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $189,775
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $2,040,114
Total Liabilities $499
Net Assets $2,039,615
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$241,734
Expenses
$105,311
Net Income
$136,423
Net Assets
$2,361,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $111
0.0%
Dividends $20,121
8.3%
Sales of Assets $221,502
91.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $92,782
88.1%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $2,361,648
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,361,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2018

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$154,214
Expenses
$169,446
Net Income
-$15,232
Net Assets
$2,196,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $46
0.0%
Dividends $14,290
9.3%
Sales of Assets $139,878
90.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $155,157
91.6%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $2,196,868
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,196,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$264,701
Expenses
$1,146,001
Net Income
-$881,300
Net Assets
$2,251,630
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $60
0.0%
Dividends $4,521
1.7%
Sales of Assets $260,120
98.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,131,115
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $2,251,630
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,251,630
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,004,368
Expenses
$1,139,498
Net Income
-$135,130
Net Assets
$3,362,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,000,000
99.6%
Interest Revenue $510
0.1%
Dividends $4,148
0.4%
Sales of Assets -$2,120
Other Income $1,830
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,126,474
98.9%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $3,362,279
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,362,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2015

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$101,693
Expenses
$1,095,282
Net Income
-$993,589
Net Assets
$3,541,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,995
2.0%
Dividends $5,204
5.1%
Sales of Assets $94,624
93.0%
Other Income -$130
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,078,556
98.5%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $3,541,266
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,541,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
David L Lee (Director, Treasurer/Cfo) $0 $0
Ellen W Lee (Director, President) $0 $0
Benjamin K Lee (Director, Secretary) $0 $0
Bonnie A Lee (Director) $0 $0
Rachel R Lee (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2014

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

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$174,599
Expenses
$203,818
Net Income
-$29,219
Net Assets
$4,332,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,623
2.1%
Dividends $6,360
3.6%
Sales of Assets $168,310
96.4%
Other Income -$3,694
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $188,715
92.6%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $4,332,311
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,332,310

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990-PF

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$38,914
Expenses
$308,822
Net Income
-$269,908
Net Assets
$4,407,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $24
0.1%
Interest Revenue $7,860
20.2%
Dividends $11,861
30.5%
Sales of Assets $21,404
55.0%
Other Income -$2,235
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $268,641
87.0%
Compensation of Officers* $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 $4,407,300
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,407,300

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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.

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990-PF

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

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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

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