The Lyon Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 261500324 · Private foundation
The Lyon Family Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2018) reports $565K in annual giving against $5.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 176 grants for The Lyon Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Lyon Family Foundation funds
The Lyon Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, faith-based (jewish), higher education, lgbtq rights, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago GENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $351K | 2022 |
| University of Chicago GENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $305K | 2024 |
| University of Chicago GENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $232K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Lyon Family Foundation
The Lyon Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at lyonfamilyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Lyon Family Foundation
- Does The Lyon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Lyon Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Lyon Family Foundation fund?
- The Lyon Family Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include University of Chicago. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Lyon Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Lyon Family Foundation reported $565K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 176 grants.
- Where is The Lyon Family Foundation located?
- The Lyon Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261500324.
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