Private foundation · Franklin
Arthur K & Sylvia S Lee Scholarship Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $116K
- Typical grant
- $35K to $81K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $58K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $116K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116K | $116K | 2 |
| 2024 | $127K | $127K | 2 |
| 2023 | $143K | $143K | 3 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Arthur sylvia lee scholarship found · Brentwood · 6153088502
- What to send
- Request application from the foundation at the address in 2(a) above
- Deadlines
- June 30 deadline for applications, june 30 deadline for transcript submission
Next one: Jun 30, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2025 filing - Limits
- Priority given to children or dependents of employees
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- See Attachment 1Statement 6
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- For the continuance of scholarship granting for qualified individuals
- Educational scholarships
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | For the continuance of scholarship granting for qualified individuals | $81K |
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.