LION GLOBAL FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, CIVIC AND CULTURAL), RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MIZEL INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP A MORE EDUCATED, CONSCIENTIOUS AND EMPOWERED COMMUNITY. IT ACHIEVES ITS MISSION THROUGH DYNAMIC CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT THE MIZEL MUSEUM AND THE COUNTERTERRORISM EDUCATION LEARNING LAB.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.0M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$22K
About Lion Global Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lion Global Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $809K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,967,483 | $30,426,505 | $29,226,062 |
| Revenue | $4,880,684 | $4,389,339 | $3,762,944 |
| Expenses | $5,396,217 | $4,011,051 | $3,005,412 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $809,031 | $816,096 | $147,873 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Navy Seal Foundation ($24,193), Denver Police Foundation ($19,408).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION DENVER, CO | SPONSORSHIP OF DENVER POLICE FOUNDATION EVENT | $19,408 |
| NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | SPONSORSHIP OF NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION EVENT | $24,193 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY A MIZEL | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES LUSTIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARLENE HIRSCHFELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL POLLAK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE HILLARY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BURG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY MIZEL | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RICHARD SAPKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WALTER ISENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HERBERT BUCHWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MANDARICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID COHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN IKARD | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID ENGLEBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARRIE DELIMA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MELANIE PEARLMAN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $322,635 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lion Global Foundation?
Lion Global Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO. It holds $32.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lion Global Foundation?
As of 2024, Lion Global Foundation holds $32.0M in total assets with $4.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $44K in 2024.
Where does Lion Global Foundation operate?
Lion Global Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Virginia.
What size grants does Lion Global Foundation award?
In 2024, Lion Global Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lion Global Foundation's EIN?
Lion Global Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0561084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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