W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Louisville, KY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
61-1233038
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Virginia, and Colorado, having distributed a total of $4.8 million across 115 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
$5.4M
19%
The Frick Collection
$1.9M
7%
STORM KING ART CENTER
$1.6M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Virginia, and Colorado. 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 JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, The Frick Collection, and STORM KING ART CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
W L LYONS BROWN JR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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