Private foundation · EIN 58-6049441 · Marietta, Georgia

Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc

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: 14 grants paid, $455K total, median $25K. 93% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$455K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in GA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cobb Community Foundation IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$60K
FIRST Baptist Church of MariettaMarietta, GANc hurrican relief$50K
The Table on Delk IncMarietta, GAGeneral Operating$50K
Stonebridge Church IncMarietta, GAOne Camp Support$50K
The Extension IncMarietta, GAWomens extension$25K
Shepherd Center FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral Operating$25K
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KYGeneral Operating$25K
Atlanta Youth Academies IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$25K
William's House IncRoswell, GAGeneral operating$25K
Eagle Ranch IncFlowery Branch, GAGeneral operating$25K
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$25K
Wesley Woods FoundationAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$25K
Paul Anderson Youth Home IncVidalia, GAGeneral operating$25K
Parents With a Purpose IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operating$20K

By state: Georgia 13 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marietta, Georgia, administered in care of Hansell L Smith, tax-exempt since 1966. 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 Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc 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 Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 14 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (13 grants), Kentucky (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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