Funding search · EIN 823884798 · Louisville, KY

Lee Initiative

Name: Lee Initiative grants, 2021–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

352
grants reported: $7.1M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $15,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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M Frnacis1 grant · $1.5M
Florida Avenue Grill3 grants · $65,000
The Historic Magnolia House3 grants · $60,000
Soul Veg City2 grants · $50,000
James H Jones2 grants · $50,000
Hp53 Llc2 grants · $50,000
Jade Jamaican Grill3 grants · $43,000
Justice of the Pier2 grants · $40,000
Julia'S Catering2 grants · $40,000
Ohio Wagyu Beef - Sakura2 grants · $40,000

Giving over time

$2.6M

2021

$1.1M

2022

$1.0M

2023

$2.3M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 352 grants.

$1.5M
M Frnacis · Washington, DC · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$37,295
Christon Enterprises · Isom, KY · 2022
Eastern ky flood relief
$30,000
Amarachi · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Florida Avenue Grill · Washington, DC · 2023
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Hoover'S Cooking · Austin, TX · 2023
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Horn Barbeque · Oakland, CA · 2023
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
The Historic Magnolia House · Greensboro, NC · 2023
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Dayosense Catering · Seattle, WA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Everett and Jones Bbq International · Oakland, CA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Glady'S Kitchen · Americus, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Mr Everything Super Deli · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
New Olde Towne Inn · Upper Marlboro, MD · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Owens Grocery Market & Deli · Baton Rouge, LA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Receptions for You · Thomasville, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
The Famous Shabazz Seafood Restaurant · Savannah, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Tricks Bbq · Savannah, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Woodspoon · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Woof'S Sports Bar · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Hp53 Llc · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Hp53 Llc · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
James H Jones · Marianna, AR · 2021
Restaurant relief
$25,000
James H Jones · Marianna, AR · 2021
Restaurant relief
$25,000
Soul Veg City · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$25,000
Soul Veg City · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Addis Nola · New Orleans, LA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Anomoly Catering Dba Yo Mamas Kitch · Milwaukee, WI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Blak Koffee Internet Cafe · Louisville, KY · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Boricua Soul · Durham, NC · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Bug Lady'S Fry Joint · Nashville, TN · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Byron Hospitality · Stone Mountain, GA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Cafe Colucci · Oakland, CA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Carter Investments Dba Soul & Smoke · Evanston, IL · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Chicago'S House of Hoagies · Menasha, WI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Cornrow Htx (Bloom Foods) · Houston, TX · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Daddy'S Soul Food and Grille · Milwaukee, WI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Down North Pizza · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Eddie'S Retaurant Llc · New Orelans, LA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Five Twenty Wings · Savannah, GA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Goodies Frozencustard Treats · Alexandria, VA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Halcyon Patisserie · Southfield, MI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Lagniappe Bakehouse · New Orleans, LA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Luella'S Southern Kitchen · Chicago, IL · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Made By Lino Llc Dba From Lino · Bethlehem, PA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Meek'S Vegan Pizza · Houston, TX · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Melee Inc Dba Cane St James · Washington, DC · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Miss Crumpy'S · Memphis, TN · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Montclair Diner · Upper Monclair, NJ · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Neutral Ground Chatt · Chattanooga, TN · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Off the Bone Barbaque · Dallas, TX · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Payne'S Barbecue · Memphis, TN · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Rize Up Bakery · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Rojo Roastery · Trenton, NJ · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Roux Orleans · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Stack House · Kingston, RI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Suga'S Cakery · Pflugerville, TX · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Sugar Euphoria · Clayton, NC · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Sugar Hill Creamery · New York, NY · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Sweet Home Jamaica · Baltimore, MD · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Tasteful Vegan · Wyoming, MI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
The Black Leaf Tea and Culture Shop · Providence, RI · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
The Blue Flamingo Sports Bar and Gr · New Orleans, LA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
The Historic Magnolia House · Greensboro, NC · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
US Up North · Minden, LA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Vinateria · New York, NY · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Wadada Natural Foods Juice Bar · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Willows and Pine Restaurant · Oakland, CA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Woodstone Bakery and Cafe · Fayetteville, GA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Wrap-a-Lot Fresh Express · College Park, GA · 2024
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Alcenia'S · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Alcenia'S · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Aunt Floras Cobbler Pie Company · Cincinnati, OH · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Aunt Floras Cobbler Pie Company · Cincinnati, OH · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Florida Avenue Grill · Washington, DC · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Florida Avenue Grill · Washington, DC · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Focus Group · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Focus Group · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Forsyth Seafood Market & Grill · Winston Salem, NC · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Forsyth Seafood Market & Grill · Winston Salem, NC · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Gay Hawk Restaurant & Bobo'S Catering Service · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Gay Hawk Restaurant & Bobo'S Catering Service · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Julia'S Catering · West Chester, OH · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Julia'S Catering · West Chester, OH · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Justice of the Pier · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Justice of the Pier · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Kah Legacy Enterprise · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Kah Legacy Enterprise · Chicago, IL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Lannie'S B-B-Que · Selma, AL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Lannie'S B-B-Que · Selma, AL · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Ohio Wagyu Beef - Sakura · Westerville, OH · 2021
Restaurant reboot
$20,000
Ohio Wagyu Beef - Sakura · Westerville, OH · 2021
Restaurant reboot
$20,000
Raslie'S Cuisine · Athens, GA · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Raslie'S Cuisine · Athens, GA · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Step By Step Catering · Decatur, GA · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Step By Step Catering · Decatur, GA · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Sweet Potato Sensations · Detriot, MI · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
Sweet Potato Sensations · Detriot, MI · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
The Four Way Llc · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj
$20,000
The Four Way Llc · Memphis, TN · 2021
Racial justice srrj

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Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I, as filed by this organization. These are grants already paid. Grants paid directly to individuals are reported to the IRS only as totals, so they do not appear as named lines here.