THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1500324
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-1500324
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lyon Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that provides funding primarily through invitation-only grants, emphasizing relationship-based engagement with potential grantees. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $780.7K across 80 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in exploring funding opportunities can consider warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Genetic conditions and birth defects
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC
WASHINGTON, DC
$1.2M
23%
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$1.1M
21%
THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES
Houston, TX
$317K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$4.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,127. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $781 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC, University of Chicago, and THE FORGE FOR FAMILIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.