Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional
Preselected recipients only
Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$57,834
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $61,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,000 | 12 | $60,607 |
| 2024 | $61,000 | 14 | $49,574 |
| 2025 | $61,000 | 15 | $57,834 |
How to apply
Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $12,000 |
| California | 3 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric Literary Arts | To support publication of the lyric magazine and poetry contest prizes | $20,000 |
| Engage Globally | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $6,000 |
| Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $6,000 |
| Poetry Society of America | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| Student Action With Farmworkers | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| Democracy Forward | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $4,000 |
| California Poets in the Schools | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Norcal Resist | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Maryland Humanities | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $3,000 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Carecen | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $2,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| Institute for Southern Studies | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $1,000 |
| WNCW 887 Isothermal Community College | To support the organization's general tax exempt purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Corrie
- Robert Tannen
- Jean Corrie Wortman
Questions people ask
Does Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional give?
$61,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Corrie (President/Treasurer), Robert Tannen (Secretary) and Jean Corrie Wortman (Director).
What does Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.