Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc is located in Marietta, GA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc generated $692.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $957.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc has awarded 420 individual grants totaling $6,302,690. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO FOUNDATIONS OF COLLEGES
DONATION FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR CHARITABLE
DONATION FOR GENERAL OPERATION MISSION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FINANCIAL AID FOR ELDERLY RESIDENTS DESIGNATION TO PUBLIC CHARITY
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donald D Smith Chairman | 20 | $48,000 | |
Hansell L Smith Ind Direct Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $1,750 |
Dividends & Interest | $375,389 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $315,200 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $315,200 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $692,339 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $48,000 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $0 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,374 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $101,252 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $855,795 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $957,047 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,041 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,403 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,443,330 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ray M & Mary Elizabeth Lee Foundation Inc has awarded $855,795 in support to 40 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
ALICE LLOYS COLLEGE PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $20,000 |
ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $35,000 |
ATLANTA OPERA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
BRENAU UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FO PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $40,000 |