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W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a private corporation based in LOUISVILLE, KY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. It holds total assets of $292K. Annual income is reported at $4.3M. Total assets have decreased from $542K in 2011 to $187K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky and Tennessee. According to available records, W L Lyons Brown Foundation has made 555 grants totaling $18.8M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $4.2M and $5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5M distributed across 137 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $775K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 259 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, which account for 65% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 30 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$775K
Based on 121 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
W L Lyons Brown Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 555 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in KY, TN, VA.
W L Lyons Brown Foundation has distributed a total of $18.8M across 555 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $775K.
W L Lyons Brown Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
W L Lyons Brown Foundation is headquartered in LOUISVILLE, KY. While based in KY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 30 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan V Nicholson | FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR | $45K | $0 | $45K |
| Lainey Musselman | SEC/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Owsley Brown Iii | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susannah Scott-Barnes | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4.9M
Total Assets
$187K
Fair Market Value
$74.3M
Net Worth
$187K
Grants Paid
$4.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4.8M
Distribution Amount
$4.2M
Total: $171K
Total Grants
555
Total Giving
$18.8M
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
259
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Boone, IA | $30K | 2023 |
| Louisville OrchestraPROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $287K | 2023 |
| Episcopal High SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $270K | 2023 |
| Illuminate The ArtsPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Salisbury SchoolOPERATIONAL AND PROJECT SUPPORT | Salisbury, CT | $215K | 2023 |
| Louisville Collegiate SchoolCAPITAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $210K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt Law SchoolPROGRAM SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $205K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of LouisvillePROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $200K | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation AssociationPROJECT SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Center For Interfaith RelationsOPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $161K | 2023 |
| Berry CenterOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | New Castle, KY | $125K | 2023 |
| Contemplative Sciences Center - University Of VirginiaOPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boone, IA | $120K | 2023 |
| Creasey Mahan Nature PreserveOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Goshen, KY | $103K | 2023 |
| The Land Trsut For TennesseeOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $101K | 2023 |
| Louisville Olmsted Parks ConservancyOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $85K | 2023 |
| Gladstone InstituteOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Nashville Parks FoundationPROJECT SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $75K | 2023 |
| Eagle High SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Greenwich, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| J B Speed Art MuseumPROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $73K | 2023 |
| American Farmland TrustOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $65K | 2023 |
| Stone Barns Center For Food And AgricultureOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Pocantico Hills, NY | $61K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy-Ky ChapterPROJECT SUPPORT | Lexington, KY | $55K | 2023 |
| Evolve502 IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $52K | 2023 |
| Louisville Metro Police FoundationCAPITAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| Louisville BalletOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $50K | 2023 |
| Actors Theater Of LouisvilleOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $45K | 2023 |
| Billfish FoundationOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $45K | 2023 |
| Grace CathedralOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Isaac W Bernheim Foundation IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Clermont, KY | $43K | 2023 |
| Kqed IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Bluegrass Land ConservancyOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Lexington, KY | $38K | 2023 |
| Edible Schoolyard ProjectOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Captains For Clean WaterOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Fort Myers, FL | $30K | 2023 |
| Marty Stuart Center IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Philadelphia, MS | $30K | 2023 |
| Kent SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Kent, CT | $30K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilPROJECT SUPPORT | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Steam EnginePROGRAM SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $28K | 2023 |
| KetOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Lexington, KY | $28K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Waterways Alliance IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $28K | 2023 |
| Ducks Unlimited IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $27K | 2023 |
| Berea CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Berea, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Fund For The ArtsOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Food Literacy ProjectOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Equestrian Events IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Lexington, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Appalshop IncOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Whitesburg, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| Compassionate Schools Project - University Of VirginiaOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Metro United WayOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| St Xavier High SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2023 |
| St Andrews SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Middletown, DE | $25K | 2023 |
| Foxcroft SchoolOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Middleburg, VA | $25K | 2023 |