Danny Lyon Foundation
Accepts applications
Danny Lyon Foundation is a private foundation in Bernalillo, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $2,700 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2,700
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$5,782
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $51,900 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $51,900 | 8 | $12,220 |
| 2024 | $2,700 | 5 | $5,782 |
How to apply
| Contact | Nancy Lyon 32 Callejon Valdez, Bernalillo, NM 87004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 554-1115 |
| What to submit | Provide a project proposal outlining how the grant would be used to further realism and beauty in media and record truth. If applicable, explain how the work is connected to national interest. A portfolio can also be provided. |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines, but grants are limited by the avaliability of funds. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited by the avaliability of funds. |
What Danny Lyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SNCC Legacy Project Inc | To further the organization's purpose of perserving and extending the legacy of the student nonviolent coordinating committee. Donation in memory of dorie ladner. | $1,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | To foster philanthropy to address the unique opportunities and challenges of the el paso, southern new mexico, and ciudad juarez region by making grants. | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | To provide meals in response to the conflict is gaza. | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | To assist wikimedia in supporting wikipeda, its sister projects, and the wikipedia communuity to help the world share in free knowledge. | $400 |
| Chicago Film Society | To educate the public about the material and cultural history of film and to make the work of film archives and other film preservation efforts accessible to the public through screenings of film prints, educational presentations, and the production of other eeducational materials and related activities. | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Danny Lyon
- Nancy Lyon
- Gabrielle Lyon
Questions people ask
Does Danny Lyon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines, but grants are limited by the avaliability of funds.
How much does Danny Lyon Foundation give?
$2,700 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Danny Lyon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Danny Lyon (President/Director), Nancy Lyon (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Gabrielle Lyon (Director).
What does Danny Lyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.