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Lyon Foundation

Bartlesville, Oklahoma  ·  EIN 237299980  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Lyon Foundation has awarded $7.1M across 125 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Boys & Girls Club. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$53.4M
Total assets
125
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Lyon Foundation funds

Lyon Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on mental health.

Mental Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lyon Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys & Girls Club
NEW BUILDING
Bartlesville, OK$1.0M2022
Bartlesville Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bartlesville, OK$364K2023
Paths to Independence
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Bartlesville, OK$357K2022
Youth & Family Services of Washington County
VAN,REPAIRS,GENERAL SUPPORT
Bartlesville, OK$291K2020
Friends of Kiddie Park
MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF PARK
Bartlesville, OK$280K2023
Lighthouse Outreach
PURCHASE 3 LOTS, BUILD DORM AND BATHROOM FACILITIES, AND PURCHASE MINI VAN
Bartlesville, OK$278K2023
City of Bartlesville
GENERAL SUPPORT AND RECONSTRUCT GREENS ON GOLF COURSE
Bartlesville, OK$255K2023
Bartlesville Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bartlesville, OK$254K2020
Bartlesville Public Schools Isd #30
GENERAL SUPPORT AND GREEN HOUSES
Bartlesville, OK$252K2023
Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bartlesville, OK$250K2020
On the Rock Ministries
CRYSTAL CREAMERY REMODEL
Bartlesville, OK$200K2022
Price Tower Arts Center
KITCHEN REMODEL & PATIO
Bartlesville, OK$171K2020
Paths to Independence
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
Bartlesville, OK$159K2020
Bartlesville Community Center Trust Authority
SOUND AND LIGHTING
Bartlesville, OK$150K2020
Hopestone Cancer Support Center
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bartlesville, OK$137K2022

Lyon Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.2M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.4M

How to apply for funding from Lyon Foundation

Lyon Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lyonfoundation-bartlesville.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lyon Foundation

Does Lyon Foundation accept grant applications?
Lyon Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lyon Foundation fund?
Lyon Foundation's grants focus on mental health. Recent recipients include Boys & Girls Club, Bartlesville Community Foundation, Paths to Independence. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lyon Foundation give in grants?
Lyon Foundation reported $2.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.1M over 125 grants.
Where is Lyon Foundation located?
Lyon Foundation is based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237299980.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lyon Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lyon Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.