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W L Lyons Brown Foundation

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 610598511  ·  Private foundation

W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.2M in grants paid and $254K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 406 individual grants from this funder — $13.9M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$4.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$254K
Assets (FY2020)
406
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What W L Lyons Brown Foundation funds

W L Lyons Brown Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), faith-based, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kentucky College of Art and Design
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Louisville, KY$775K2020
Kentucky College of Art and Design
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Louisville, KY$500K2022
Louisville Urban League
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Louisville, KY$371K2020

How to apply for funding from W L Lyons Brown Foundation

W L Lyons Brown 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.

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Frequently asked questions about W L Lyons Brown Foundation

Does W L Lyons Brown Foundation accept grant applications?
W L Lyons Brown 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 W L Lyons Brown Foundation fund?
W L Lyons Brown Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Kentucky College of Art and Design, Louisville Urban League. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does W L Lyons Brown Foundation give in grants?
W L Lyons Brown Foundation reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.9M over 406 grants.
Where is W L Lyons Brown Foundation located?
W L Lyons Brown Foundation is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 610598511.
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About this profile. This page is built from W L Lyons Brown Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with W L Lyons Brown Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.