Private foundation · EIN 04-3473742 · Beverly Hills, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $70K total, median $3,000. 14% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$70K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
14%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Concord Art AssociationConcord, MAAs needed$20K
Fenn SchoolConcord, MAAs needed$10K
Eaglebrook Annual FundDeerfield, MAAs needed$6,000
Children's Hospital of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAAs needed$5,000
Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchBeverly Hills, CAAs needed$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Greater LowellLowell, MAAs needed$3,000
Harvard College FundCambridge, MAAs needed$3,000
International Deaf Education AssociationBillings, MTAs needed$3,000
Byrn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PAAs needed$2,500
Greater Lowell Community FoundationLowell, MAAs needed$2,500
Smith College FundNorthampton, MAAs needed$2,500
St Charles Borromeo ChurchMeredith, NHAs needed$2,500
St Mary's ChurchNorth Chelmsford, MAAs needed$2,500
Portsmouth Abbey SchoolPortsmouth, RIAs needed$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 8 · California 2 · Montana 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Rhode Island 1

About this foundation

Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Beverly Hills, California, administered in care of Henry W Lyons Ttee, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 14 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Henry and Winifred Lyons Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), California (2 grants), Montana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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