Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $400,000 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 | $410,000 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 2 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 2 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patrice A Lyons 909 Lynton Place, McLean, VA 22102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 847-4279 |
| What to submit | Letter of proposal |
| Restrictions | Within charitable purpose of promoting research in the public interest |
What Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corp for Natnl Research Initiatives | Undertake, foster and promote research in public interest | $350,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Undertake, foster and promote research in public interest | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrice A Lyons
- Robert E Kahn
- Brian D Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrice A Lyons (President), Robert E Kahn (Secretary/Treasurer) and Brian D Taylor (Director).
What does Kahn Lyons Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, science and research and health.