LYRA INCUBATES AND ACCELERATES HIGH-IMPACT EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT TACKLE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING EDUCATION, DEEPLY ROOTED IN DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY VOICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-35.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$378K
+1410.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+151.7% YoY
About Lyra
Based on IRS filings
Lyra is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $378K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $2,009,829 | $3,132,301 | $1,413,429 |
| Revenue | $607,755 | $3,118,604 | $1,286,819 |
| Expenses | $1,695,321 | $1,468,900 | $1,027,309 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $33,335 | $29,561 | $4,279 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Luminary Learning Network ($300,000), Empower Schools ($45,000), Denver Public Schools ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EMPOWER SCHOOLS DENVER, CO | NDIZ | $45,000 |
| LUMINARY LEARNING NETWORK DENVER, CO | SCHOOL YEARS GRANT | $300,000 |
| BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOULDER, CO | CLIMATE LITERACY | $7,500 |
| DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DENVER, CO | CLIMATE LITERACY | $10,000 |
| THE STEAD SCHOOL COMMERCE CITY, CO | CLIMATE LITERACY | $7,500 |
| POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1 FORT COLLINS, CO | CLIMATE LITERACY | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SEAWELL | CEO | 40 | $220,964 |
| MEGHAN SIVAKOFF | COO | 40 | $173,728 |
| ELIZABETH HARBAUGH | DIRECTOR CLI | 40 | $118,363 |
| JESS ROBERTS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BILLY BROWN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TOM GOUGEON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| EVY VALENCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIGUEL GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATE BARTLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ABBY SCHALLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyra?
Lyra is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lyra?
As of 2024, Lyra holds $2.0M in total assets with $608K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $378K in 2024.
Where does Lyra operate?
Lyra has awarded grants in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Lyra award?
In 2024, Lyra awarded 6 grants totaling $378K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lyra's EIN?
Lyra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2619458. 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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