Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Donee \Do*nee"\, n. [OF. don['e], F. donn['e], p. p. See the
   preceding word.]
   1. The person to whom a gift or donation is made.

   2. (Law) Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later
      use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in
      modern use, one on whom a power is conferred for
      execution; -- sometimes called the appointor.

Source : WordNet®

donee
     n : the recipient of funds or other benefits [syn: {beneficiary}]