James M Lea Foundation

Organization Overview

James M Lea Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2016. 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. James M Lea Foundation 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 12/2021, James M Lea Foundation generated $236.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 3 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 2019, James M Lea Foundation has awarded 69 individual grants totaling $3,940,200. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRESERVING THE WONDERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BY SUPPORTING EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $0
Interest on Savings $403
Dividends & Interest $72,381
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $164,005
Capital Gain Net Income $164,005
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $236,789

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, James M Lea Foundation has awarded $1,184,500 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIV OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ENGINEERING ACADEMIC CENTER ENDOWED FUND, EAC STAFF SUPPORT, 2020 SUMMER WISE-UP BRIDGE PROGRAM; AND EAC UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS.

$225,000

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO FUND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS.

$150,000

WASHINGTON NATIONAL PARK FUND

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: PRESERVE NATIONAL PARKS IN WASHINGTON

$142,000

YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE

PURPOSE: TO FUND THE OUTDOOR BOLD & GOLD EDUCATION PROGRAM & THE YMCA CAMP PROGRAMS

$135,000

WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION'S YOUTH PROGRAMS.

$125,000

WOODLAND PARK ZOO

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ZOO CORP YOUTH PROGRAM AND THE LIVING NORTHWEST CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY; EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION ACTION; AND WILDLIFE SCIENCE.

$100,000
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