Lykins Foundation
Lykins Foundation is a private foundation, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $882K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $34K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$882K
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$41K
-5.4% YoY
Grant Count
12
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+10.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lykins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Lykins Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lykins Foundation is a private foundation, based in LEXINGTON, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $882K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $34K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $881,817 | $891,465 | $915,809 |
| Revenue | $40,148 | $28,069 | $62,242 |
| Expenses | $48,380 | $51,984 | $59,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $42,373 | $44,791 | $51,706 |
| Net Investment Income | $34,141 | $21,403 | $55,214 |
| Distributable Amount | $44,528 | $42,442 | $44,809 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Clark County Community Services ($10,000), Beacon of Hope ($5,000), George Rogers Clark High School Youth Services Center ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAKER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,850 |
| BEACON OF HOPE WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| ROBERT D CAMPBELL JR HIGH SCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY PRESCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| CONKWRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| GEORGE ROGERS CLARK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH SERVICES CENTER WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| JUSTICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
| OPERATION HAPPINESS (CLARK CO COMMUNITY SERVICES) WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $1,459 |
| SHEARER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINCHESTER, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL BANK TRUST | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,083 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Lykins Foundation?
As of 2024, Lykins Foundation holds $882K in total assets with $40K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $41K in 2024.
Where does Lykins Foundation operate?
Lykins Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What size grants does Lykins Foundation award?
In 2024, Lykins Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $41K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lykins Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lykins Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lykins Foundation's EIN?
Lykins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6038503. 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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