Lyon Foundation
Accepts applications
Lyon Foundation is a private foundation in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $605,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$605,000
- Assets$59.1 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
34% 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 | $2.4 million | 40 | $52.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 50 | $54.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 41 | $59.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Kane PO Box 546, Bartlesville, OK 74005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 336-0066 |
| Restrictions | Preference given to the bartlesville area |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 40 | $2.5 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | General support and new softball field | $605,000 |
| Bartlesville Community Foundation | General support | $369,150 |
| Friends of Kiddie Park | Maintenance and upkeep of park | $265,000 |
| B the Light | Remodel facility | $169,200 |
| On the Rock Ministries | General support and repairs | $136,443 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General support, new tables, building repairs, equipment upgrades | $92,500 |
| Agape Mission | General support, new flooring and 2025 cargo van | $83,045 |
| City Compassion | Box truck | $75,000 |
| Ray of Hope Advocacy Center Inc | Repairs and maintenance projects | $69,300 |
| Salvation Army | General support and purchase of 15 passenger bus | $68,000 |
| Ability Works of Oklahoma Inc | General support, heavy duty shredder and pickup truck | $63,735 |
| Richard Kane YMCA | General support and repair cooling tower | $61,375 |
| Washington County Emergency Management | General support and 1000 ft tower | $60,000 |
| Washington County Senior Citizens Inc | Remodel and upgrade dining room | $50,000 |
| Dewey Quarterback Club | Replacing weight room/training facility equipment | $45,000 |
| Osage Hills Rural Firefighters Association | 1990 5 ton truck and 1000 gallon poly tank with emergency light mounting | $35,000 |
| Lighthouse Outreach | Minivan | $30,000 |
| Veterans Connection Organization Inc | Purchase truck | $22,836 |
| Little Theater Guild of Bartlesville | Hvac replacement and repair window display | $18,180 |
| American Legion Post 334 Ramona | Asphalt parking area and purchase storage container | $17,796 |
| Paths to Independence | General support | $15,500 |
| Tri County Tech Foundation | General support | $13,000 |
| Bartlesville Athletic Alumni Association Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Ok Mozart | General support and yamaha digital pianos | $10,545 |
| Hopestone Cancer Support Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling and Growth Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Sutton Avian Research Center | Update trail signs on pathfinder | $8,992 |
| City of Bartlesville | General support and reconstruct greens on golf course | $8,000 |
| The Journey Home | General support | $8,000 |
| Bartlesville Public Schools Isd #30 | General support and green houses | $7,500 |
| Westside Community Center | General support | $7,000 |
| Concern | General support | $5,500 |
| Ascension St John Medical Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary Martha Outreach | General support | $5,000 |
| Alpha Nu Educational Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Bartlesville Public School Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Bartlesville K Life Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Washington County Elder Care | General support | $3,000 |
| Wesleyan Christian School | General support | $3,000 |
| Living Word Family Church | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Janer
- John J Kane
- John B Kane
- Mark A Myers
- Glenn Bonner
- David King
- Spencer King
Questions people ask
Does Lyon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lyon Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Lyon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Janer (Director), John J Kane (Director), John B Kane (President/Manager) and Mark A Myers (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.