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LYON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $85K across 1 grantee in filing year 2025, with a focus on foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals; prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC
Fayetteville, AR
$3M
68%
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$750K
17%
ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION
Little Rock, AR
$250K
6%
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- 7 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LYON FOUNDATION?
Yes. LYON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does LYON FOUNDATION give?
LYON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arkansas and Kentucky. 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 LYON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LYON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LYON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LYON FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LYON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LYON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOUNDATION INC, SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, and ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LYON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.