The Lyden Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Lyden Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $575,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$575,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $605,000 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,630 | 4 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $605,000 | 5 | $20.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 11 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James P Lyden PO Box 700, Winter Park, FL 32790 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (407) 679-8181 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Attending rollins college, good shepherd school, st margaret mary school, st mary magdalen school, bishop moore high school, st charles school |
What The Lyden Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Scholarship for education | $575,000 |
| Good Shephard School Foundation | Support young grammer school through scholarship | $100,000 |
| St Margaret Mary School | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $100,000 |
| Bishop Moore Catholic High School | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $100,000 |
| St Mary Magdaline School | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $100,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic School | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $50,000 |
| Chesterton Acadamy of Orlando | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Scholarship Fund | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Feeding hope fund bank | $20,000 |
| Christian Brothers Foundation | Support young grammar school through scholarship | $10,000 |
| Bishop Ireton Catholoc High School | Support high school through scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Lyden
- Scott A Lyden
- Kristin M Lyden
Questions people ask
Does The Lyden Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lyden Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Lyden Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James P Lyden (President), Scott A Lyden (Vice President) and Kristin M Lyden (Secretary).
What does The Lyden Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.