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W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation

Louisville, Kentucky  ·  EIN 611233038  ·  Private foundation

W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $7.8M in grants paid and $37.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 311 individual grants from this funder — $22.4M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$7.8M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$37.9M
Assets (FY2020)
311
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation funds

W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

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
Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
New York, NY$1.5M2024
Uva the College Foundation
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
Charlottesville, VA$1.2M2020
Metropolitan Museum of Art
GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE
New York, NY$1.2M2023

How to apply for funding from W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation

W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable 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 Jr Charitable Foundation

Does W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable 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 Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Metropolitan Museum of Art, Uva the College Foundation. 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 Jr Charitable Foundation give in grants?
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation reported $7.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.4M over 311 grants.
Where is W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation located?
W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable Foundation is based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611233038.
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About this profile. This page is built from W L Lyons Brown Jr Charitable 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 Jr Charitable Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.