Private foundation · EIN 26-1603096 · McLean, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $200K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $400K total, median $200K. 50% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Within charitable purpose of promoting research in the public interest

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$400K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in VA
50%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Letter of proposal Contact: Patrice a Lyons, 909 Lynton Place, McLean, Va, 7038474279 Deadlines: NO Restrictions: Within charitable purpose of promoting research in the public interest

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corp for Natnl Research InitiativesReston, VAUndertake, foster and promote research in public interest$350K
Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DCUndertake, foster and promote research in public interest$50K

By state: Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in McLean, Virginia, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter of proposal Deadlines: NO.

How much does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 2 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc give?

Virginia (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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