Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $272,000 to charitable organizations.
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards at a glance
In short: Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards gave $272K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Utah. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,000
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,923
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,974,224
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O PO Box 5, Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: (307) 733-5356
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Utah Tech University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $262K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 58 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 36% to recipients in Wyoming. The filing also reports 0% for Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2021) to $286K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Tech University St George, UT | General Charitable Support | $100,000 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs Jackson, WY | General Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| Washington County Teacher's Found Saint George, UT | For Fellowships | $25,000 |
| Loving Angel Service Dogs Inc St George, UT | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Wide Open the Brody Hills Foundatio Jackson, WY | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Riverside High School Basin, WY | Student Scholarships for Achievement | $16,000 |
| Dixie High Jetettes St George, UT | General Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Bridgerland Technical College Logan, UT | Financial Aid for Struggling Student | $8,000 |
| Lone Peak Drill Team Alpine, UT | General Charitable Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,974,224 | $327,593 | $442,407 | $272,000 | 13 | $373,769 | $262,375 | $282,120 |
| 2023 | $4,029,099 | $297,636 | $286,085 | $286,000 | 14 | $286,000 | $289,797 | $294,741 |
| 2022 | $6,369,304 | $344,820 | $305,143 | $280,000 | 12 | $280,000 | $320,749 | $284,197 |
| 2021 | $6,329,627 | $1,235,724 | $221,138 | $214,500 | 8 | $214,500 | $643,308 | $293,737 |
| 2020 | $5,315,041 | $688,497 | $262,750 | $252,750 | 11 | — | $328,369 | $222,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general charitable support, fellowships, student scholarships, and financial aid for students.
One 2024 grantee, Wide Open: The Brody Hills Foundation, describes its mission as fostering mental resilience, self-care, and peer support among teens through dirt biking and outdoor adventures, with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and connection.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $272,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 to Utah Tech University for general charitable support; $60,000 to Brain Chemistry Labs for general charitable support; $25,000 to Washington County Teacher’s Foundation for fellowships; $20,000 to Loving Angel Service Dogs for general charitable support; and $20,000 to Wide Open: The Brody Hills Foundation for general charitable support. Other reported grants included $16,000 to Riverside High School for student scholarships for achievement, $10,000 to Dixie High JETETTES for general charitable support, and $8,000 each to an individual recipient Community College and Bridgerland Technical College for financial aid for struggling students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Kay Robards Lyman as president, Richard Palmer as treasurer, and Ted Dawson as vice preside.
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards is led by Diane Kay Robards Lyman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Kay Robards Lyman
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Richard Palmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Ted Dawson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Denis R. Lyman (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Diane Kay Robards Lyman (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards
How much does Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards give each year?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards gave $272K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 14 grants.
What is Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's typical grant size?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards that year got $11K on average.
Where does Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards give grants?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards gives mostly in Utah: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wyoming (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were St George, UT (5 grants) and Jackson, WY (3 grants).
Does Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's largest grantees?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's largest 2024 grantees include Utah Tech University ($100,000), Brain Chemistry Labs ($60,000) and Washington County Teacher's Found ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included general charitable support, fellowships, student scholarships, and financial aid for students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's EIN?
Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2800532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Dr Denis R and Diane Kay Robards funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dr-denis-r-and-diane-kay-robards-morg_1a932f8ff61f4f8fbc47569d189ccd1c
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