HELEN LEE FOUNDATION INC
https://N/ATotal Given 2019–2025
$3K
5 grants · $491 avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $500–$1K
grant size
33%
supporter · 1/3 multi-year
repeat
$1.9M
Assets · 2022
3
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
HELEN LEE FOUNDATION INC
Phone
4323527621
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN OR VERBAL INQUIRIES ARE ACCEPTED. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL HAS PARTICIPATED WILL BE CONSIDERED IN GRANTING SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS.
Restrictions
NONE STATED. AMOUNT AND FREQUENCY OF SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IS SUBJECT TO TRUSTEE RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | N/A | $1.9M | $152K | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | $1.9M | $56K | N/A |
| 2019 | $1K | $1.9M | $156K | 1 |
| 2020 | N/A | $1.8M | $67K | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $1.8M | $43K | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $1.9M | $110K | N/A |
| 2023 | $1K | $2.0M | $186K | 1 |
| 2024 | $1K | $1.9M | $98K | 2 |
| 2025 | $442 | $1.9M | $235K | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 5 grants on record
Minimum
$442
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$500
Average
$688
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$1K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| VAN VERNON | MANAGING DIR | — |
| VICKI VERNON | Director | — |
| CHAD SLONE | Director | — |
| MIKE STARR | Director | — |
| VIRGINIA WELLS | Secretary | — |
| MIKE STARR ELECTED 51304 | Director | — |
| VICKI VERNON ELECTED 6702 | MEMBER | — |
| SAMMY TYLER | Director | — |
Grants Awarded (5 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINONA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | WINONA, TX | $1,000 | VARIOUS SUPPORT | 2019 |
| WINONA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | WINONA, TX | $1,000 | VARIOUS SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WINONA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | WINONA, TX | $500 | VARIOUS SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ABIGAIL DUNCAN | GRANBURY, TX | $500 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| DEE SMITH | TYLER, TX | $442 | VARIOUS SUPPORT | 2025 |