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To improve the quality of life of the people of Greenville County, South Carolina and to have a direct impact on the community.
Annual application deadlines
July 1
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanities
Education
Health
Human services
Public/society benefit
Religion
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, the foundation’s primary fields of interest are:
- Programs for the elderly
- Higher education
- Music with emphasis on children's programs
- The arts, with emphasis on children's programs
- Churches
- Literary endeavors
States served
South Carolina
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting programs and organizations that benefit the people of Greenville County, South Carolina.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant requirements
- Organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
The foundation primarily supports programs and organizations that benefit the people of Greenville County, South Carolina. The Foundations's primary fields of interest are:
- Programs for the elderly
- Higher education
- Music with emphasis on children's programs
- The arts, with emphasis on children's programs
- Churches
- Literary endeavors
Average giving
Average grant size: $2,000 to $5,000
Average number of grants per year: 7
Average total giving per year: $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by July 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
The Robert B. Lee and Ruth K. Lee Foundation was established under a trust agreement by Ruth K. Lee on May 3, 2000. Ruth K. Lee, a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina, created the trust exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, educational, or cultural purposes.
