Private foundation · EIN 36-4157608 · Glencoe, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Daniel and Karen Lee Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $508K total, median $2,500. 62% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$508K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in IL
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish United FundChicago, ILSupport general operations$125K
Cje Senior LifeChicago, LASupport general operations$70K
American Friends-Magen DavidNorthbrook, ILSupport general operations$60K
The ArkChicago, ILSupport general operations$50K
Am ShalomGlencoe, ILSupport general operations$30K
Israel Dogs for the BlindWarrington, PASupport general operations$18K
Providence Farm Community FoundationNorthbrook, ILSupport general operations$18K
Israel Tennis & Education CenterDeerfield Beach, FLSupport general operations$15K
Paws for PeoriaPeoria, ILSupport general operations$15K
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert AreaRancho Mirage, CASupport general operations$14K
Glencoe Public Safety FundGlencoe, ILSupport general operations$10K
Rochelle Zell Jewish High SchoolDeerfield, ILSupport general operations$10K
Tutoring ChicagoChicago, ILSupport general operations$10K
Anti-Defamation League ChicagoChicago, ILSupport general operations$7,500
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoChicago, ILSupport general operations$5,000
Family Service of GlencoeGlencoe, ILSupport general operations$5,000
Lynn Sage Cancer Research FoundationChicago, ILSupport general operations$5,000
Rancho Mirage Writer's FestivalRancho Mirage, CASupport general operations$5,000
Barbara Sinatra Children CenterRancho Mirage, CASupport general operations$2,500
Camp for All KidsChicago, ILSupport general operations$2,500
Friends of the IdfNew York, NYSupport general operations$2,500
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILSupport general operations$2,500
Palm Springs Art MuseumPalm Springs, CASupport general operations$2,500
Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory FoundationRancho Mirage, CASupport general operations$2,500
Chabad of GlencoeGlencoe, ILSupport general operations$2,000
Find Food BankIndio, CASupport general operations$1,800
Glencoe LibraryGlencoe, ILSupport general operations$1,800
Maot Chitim of Greater ChicagoNorthbrook, ILSupport general operations$1,800
Nourishing HopeChicago, ILSupport general operations$1,800
Planned ParenthoodChicago, ILSupport general operations$1,800
Pcd FoundationRochester, NYSupport general operations$1,800
Cradles to CrayonsChicago, ILSupport general operations$1,500
Desert Community FoundationPalm Desert, CASupport general operations$1,000
Family Action NetworkEvanston, ILSupport general operations$1,000
South Side BloomsChicago, ILSupport general operations$1,000
Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CASupport general operations$1,000
Higgy BearsPortage, MISupport general operations$500
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILSupport general operations$500
RccsBrooklyn, NYSupport general operations$500
United Way of Metro ChicagoChicago, ILSupport general operations$500
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NYSupport general operations$250
JCC ChicagoChicago, ILSupport general operations$150

By state: Illinois 26 · Louisiana 1 · California 8 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 1 · New York 4

About this foundation

Daniel and Karen Lee Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glencoe, Illinois, administered in care of Daniel R Lee, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Daniel and Karen Lee Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Daniel and Karen Lee Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $508K across 42 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Daniel and Karen Lee Family Foundation give?

Illinois (26 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), California (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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