Grants paid in 2025
17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan FundPeachtree Corners, GA | General operating | $33K |
| Alabama Shakespeare FestivalMontgomery, AL | General operating | $15K |
| Heart of Alabama Food BankMontgomery, AL | General operating | $10K |
| College of Charleston FoundationCharleston, SC | Scholarships | $8,500 |
| Faulkner UniversityMontgomery, AL | General operating | $6,557 |
| Lunches for Learning IncRoswell, GA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Montgomery Area Council on AgingMontgomery, AL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsMontgomery, AL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elba Church of ChristElba, AL | General operating | $4,000 |
| Opp Church of ChristOpp, AL | General operating | $4,000 |
| The PreschoolAtlanta, GA | General operating | $3,500 |
| Montgomery YMCAMontgomery, AL | General operating | $3,000 |
| American Red CrossMontgomery, AL | General operating | $2,500 |
| Montgomery Capital RotaryMontgomery, AL | Gala | $2,500 |
| Union Church CemeteryGeorgiana, AL | General operating | $1,500 |
| Harmony Baptist ChurchTroy, AL | Cemetery fund | $1,000 |
| Orion Baptist Cemetery TrustTroy, AL | General operating | $1,000 |
By state: Alabama 13 · Georgia 3 · South Carolina 1
About this foundation
Ruth S Lee Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of First State Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ruth S Lee Charitable Tr 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 Ruth S Lee Charitable Tr give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $112K across 17 grants, a median of $4,000.
Where does Ruth S Lee Charitable Tr give?
Alabama (13 grants), Georgia (3 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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