DANNY LYON FOUNDATION
Bernalillo, NM, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
83-3838940
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Danny Lyon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in the area of communication media. In 2024, the foundation has paid a total of $2.7K in grants to nine grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Cause Areas
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Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Louisville Visual Art Inc
Louisville, KY
$40K
73%

Chicago Film Society
Chicago, IL
$3.3K
6%

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
New York, NY
$1.8K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$350
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANNY LYON FOUNDATION?
Yes. DANNY LYON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does DANNY LYON FOUNDATION give?
DANNY LYON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Georgia, and Illinois. 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 DANNY LYON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANNY LYON 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 DANNY LYON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DANNY LYON FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $2,700. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANNY LYON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DANNY LYON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include Louisville Visual Art Inc, Chicago Film Society, and INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANNY LYON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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