Patrick P Lee Foundation
The Patrick P. Lee Foundation (Lee Foundation) is a private family foundation based in Williamsville, NY that focuses on education and mental health. The foundation runs scholarship programs and awards grants and RFP-based funding to organizations working on mental health workforce and education initiatives.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York-based or Western New York-serving nonprofit working in mental health workforce development or education/scholarship programs, with capacity for multi-year partnerships and potential for program- or capital-scale projects.
Good Fit
- • Primary program work in mental health workforce training, internships, or clinical internship placement.
- • Education or scholarship programs in STEM, engineering, or mental-health-related fields.
- • Located in New York or demonstrable impact in Western New York.
- • Capacity to engage in multi-year initiatives or receive mid-to-large grants (tens to hundreds of thousands).
- • Willingness to participate in RFPs and proactive outreach or meetings with program staff.
Geography
Observed giving is geographically concentrated: roughly four fifths of grant dollars went to New York in the latest year despite grants to organizations in eight states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 41 distinct recipients (and prior years had 32–34), with dozens of independent organizations funded rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists: the foundation listed 22 new recipients in the latest year and provides application guidance plus named program officers and contact information, though many awards are also initiated by the foundation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
