Lyerly Foundation
Accepts applications
Lyerly Foundation is a private foundation in Radford, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $502,899 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,057 and the largest $355,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$502,899
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,057
- Largest grant$355,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $277,750 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 | $718,655 | 34 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $277,750 | 30 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $502,899 | 35 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Lyerly 605 Berkley St, Radford, VA 24141 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 731-1707 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in letter format, including a description of the program for which funds are requested as well as the requesting organization's IRS determination letter and its most recent form 990 and audit (if applicable). |
| Restrictions | The foundation will disburse funds only to qualifying tax exempt organizations as defined in irc 501 (c)(3) whose operations are in the united states. |
What Lyerly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 21 | $426,983 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $7,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,095 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,148 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,057 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Donation | $355,000 |
| UNC Arts and Sciences Foundtion Inc - Lyerly Student Fund | Donation | $50,000 |
| New River Community College Educational Foundation Inc | Donation | $25,000 |
| Feeding America Southwest Va | Donation | $15,916 |
| Bobcat Backpack Program | Donation | $5,825 |
| Heifer International | Donation | $5,095 |
| Pasteur Institute - Clostpath | Donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA Mission Agency | Donation | $5,000 |
| Radford Fairlawn Daily Bread | Donation | $5,000 |
| Glencoe Museum | Donation | $3,000 |
| Radford Elf Shelf | Donation | $3,000 |
| Radford Clothing Bank | Donation | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the NRV | Donation | $2,149 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Donation | $2,148 |
| PC USA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Donation | $1,500 |
| Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley | Donation | $1,074 |
| Feed the Children | Donation | $1,057 |
| Beans and Rice | Donation | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Mtn Council - Boy Scouts of America | Donation | $1,000 |
| Church World Service | Donation | $1,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $1,000 |
| Peggy Lillis Fdn | Donation | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands | Donation | $1,000 |
| Radford High School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Radford University Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Donation | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Highlands Conservancy | Donation | $516 |
| Lamplighters | Donation | $500 |
| Saint Francis Service Dogs | Donation | $500 |
| WVTF and Radio Iq | Donation | $500 |
| Blacksburg Master Chorale | Donation | $269 |
| Radford High School Band Boosters | Donation | $250 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- David Lyerly
- Mary Denton Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Lyerly Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lyerly Foundation give?
$502,899 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,057.
Who runs Lyerly Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Lyerly (President & Director) and Mary Denton Roberts (Sec/Treas & Director).
What does Lyerly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.