Lyon Foundation
Accepts applications
Lyon Foundation is a private foundation in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$85,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $85,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $135,000 | 3 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 2 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 2 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Todd Brogdon PO Box 5308, North Little Rock, AR 72119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (501) 400-7177 |
| What to submit | All applications should be submitted in writing. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Arkansas charities |
What Lyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | $85,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Presbyterian Church | General contribution | $75,000 |
| I-Live to Work Play & Dream | General contribution | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Jane T Lyon
- Rick W Shutt
- Charles B Whiteside III
- Bill Hawkins
- Todd Brogdon
Questions people ask
Does Lyon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lyon Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Lyon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Jane T Lyon (President), Rick W Shutt (Vice-President), Charles B Whiteside III (Vice-President) and Bill Hawkins (Vice-President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.