Private foundation · EIN 16-6503671 · Vestal, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lee and Yum Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $362K total, median $38K. 63% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$362K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in NY
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Binghamton UniversityBinghamton, NYScholarship Assistance$120K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJScholarship Assistance$100K
Uhs FoundationBinghamton, NYCommunity Education$50K
Bcc FoundationBinghamton, NYSchalarship Assistance$40K
Lourdes FoundationBinghamton, NYCommunity Education$35K
American Legion Post 357Hallstead, PAFinancial Assistance$10K
Broome County Arts CouncilBinghamton, NYCommunity Education$6,000
Manheim Township School DistrictLancaster, PAScholarship$600

By state: New York 5 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 2

About this foundation

Lee and Yum Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vestal, New York, administered in care of Bai O Lee, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lee and Yum Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lee and Yum Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $362K across 8 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Lee and Yum Foundation give?

New York (5 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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