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W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $34.1M across 16 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN
Louisville, KY
$1.9M
8%
LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL
Louisville, KY
$867.8K
4%
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$802.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
139
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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- 211 grantees
- 5 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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 $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, W L LYONS BROWN FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 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 210 grantees. Recent grantees include KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF ART DESIGN, LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, and THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL IN VIRGINIA. 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.