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The W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $4.7 million across 190 grantees in 2023, primarily focusing on Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN
$1.8M
9%
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA
$780K
4%

CIVIC DESIGN CENTER
$580K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
148
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION?
No. W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION give?
W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. 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 W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION awarded about 150 grants, totaling nearly $4.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN, THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA, and CIVIC DESIGN CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION?
W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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