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.
Form
990PF
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sandra Prince Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
Christopher Mason Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Mary Anne Petesch Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | |
Charles Frevert Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | |
John Keckemet President | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $2,008 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $13,175 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,184,500 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $1,197,675 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,652 |
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 | $1,025,517 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,377,375 |
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, James M Lea Foundation has awarded $1,184,500 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wilburforce Foundation Seattle, WA | $159,747,435 | $25,133,506 |
Collins Foundation Portland, OR | $249,591,840 | $5,256,313 |
Islands Foundation Richland, WA | $219,157,832 | $26,464,404 |
Oscar T And Olivann Hokoldfoundation Lakewood, WA | $0 | $15,898,165 |
William A Looney Family Foundation Seattle, WA | $2,970,328 | $1,865,530 |
Fairview Foundation Seattle, WA | $22,161,652 | $15,221,518 |
Roundhouse Foundation Irrv Charitable Tr Sisters, OR | $376,773,592 | $260,472,613 |
James D And Sherry Raisbeck Foundation Seattle, WA | $19,522,688 | $18,818,250 |
Stolte Family Foundation Seattle, WA | $78,833,189 | $10,332,086 |
The Robert P Rotella Foundation Bellevue, WA | $0 | $9,974 |
Cambia Health Foundation Portland, OR | $95,632,719 | $22,110,074 |
All Alaska Longshore Health And Welfare Trust Fund Portland, OR | $15,094,245 | $10,298,043 |