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Lyon Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-7299980 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $4.8M
- Grants reported
- 91
- Median grant
- $12.5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | $2.5M |
| 2024 | 50 | $2.3M |
Where Lyon Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND NEW SOFTBALL FIELD | 2025 | $605K |
| BARTLESVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $402.5K |
| BARTLESVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $369.2K |
| CITY OF BARTLESVILLE | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND RECONSTRUCT GREENS ON GOLF COURSE | 2024 | $304.7K |
| FRIENDS OF KIDDIE PARK | BARTLESVILLE, OK | MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF PARK | 2024 | $292.5K |
| BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #30 | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND GREEN HOUSES | 2024 | $290.5K |
| FRIENDS OF KIDDIE PARK | BARTLESVILLE, OK | MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF PARK | 2025 | $265K |
| SUTTON AVIAN RESEARCH CENTER | BARTLESVILLE, OK | CREATING INSECTARIUM, IMPROVE BIOSECURITY, UPDATE FACILITY AND UPDATE HEADQUARTERS | 2024 | $181.6K |
| B THE LIGHT | BARTLESVILLE, OK | REMODEL FACILITY | 2025 | $169.2K |
| ON THE ROCK MINISTRIES | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND REPAIRS | 2025 | $136.4K |
| B THE LIGHT | BARTLESVILLE, OK | REMODEL FACILITY | 2024 | $102K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT, NEW TABLES, BUILDING REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT UPGRADES | 2025 | $92.5K |
| AGAPE MISSION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT, NEW FLOORING AND 2025 CARGO VAN | 2025 | $83K |
| LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH | BARTLESVILLE, OK | BUILD HOUSE AND ADD ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR MAIN BUILDING | 2024 | $82.5K |
| CITY COMPASSION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | BOX TRUCK | 2025 | $75K |
| RAY OF HOPE ADVOCACY CENTER INC | BARTLESVILLE, OK | REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS | 2025 | $69.3K |
| SALVATION ARMY | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND PURCHASE OF 15 PASSENGER BUS | 2025 | $68K |
| THE JOURNEY HOME | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND VACANT LOT FOR PARKING AND EXPANSION | 2024 | $67K |
| ABILITY WORKS OF OKLAHOMA INC | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT, HEAVY DUTY SHREDDER AND PICKUP TRUCK | 2025 | $63.7K |
| RICHARD KANE YMCA | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND REPAIR COOLING TOWER | 2025 | $61.4K |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND 1000 FT TOWER | 2025 | $60K |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY ELDER CARE | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT AND REPLACE KITCHEN AND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT | 2024 | $52.5K |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | BARTLESVILLE, OK | GENERAL SUPPORT, NEW TABLES, BUILDING REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT UPGRADES | 2024 | $52.4K |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS INC | DEWEY, OK | REMODEL AND UPGRADE DINING ROOM | 2025 | $50K |
| FRIENDS OF DEWEY PARKS ASSOCIATION | BARTLESVILLE, OK | INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS | 2024 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- JOHN B KANE
- Address
- PO BOX 546 BARTLESVILLE, OK, 74005
- Phone
- 9183360066
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- SEE ATTACHED
- Restrictions
- PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THE BARTLESVILLE AREA
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Lyon Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.