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The Lyerly Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a grantmaking scale of $277.8K distributed among 42 grantees, primarily focusing on Virginia, North Carolina, and Arkansas. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SALEM ACADEMY AND COLLEGE
$545K
21%
RADFORD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$532K
20%
VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
$352.9K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LYERLY FOUNDATION?
Yes. LYERLY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does LYERLY FOUNDATION give?
LYERLY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, North Carolina, and Arkansas. 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 LYERLY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LYERLY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LYERLY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LYERLY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $278 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LYERLY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LYERLY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SALEM ACADEMY AND COLLEGE, RADFORD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, and VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LYERLY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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