LYRASIS CATALYZES AND ENABLES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO THE WORLD'S KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$82.1M
+16.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$456K
Grant Count
46
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Lyrasis
Based on IRS filings
Lyrasis is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $82.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 46 grants totaling $456K. Net investment income was $6.5M.
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 | $82,067,198 | $70,733,326 | $66,227,592 |
| Revenue | $129,673,975 | $123,867,112 | $91,093,922 |
| Expenses | $126,243,185 | $124,108,903 | $90,471,426 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,489,010 | $1,701,332 | $1,441,222 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Lyrasis
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Towson University ($25,000), Maui Arts & Cultural Center ($25,000), University of Kentucky Research Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TOWSON UNIVERSITY TOWSON, MD | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER KAHULUI, HI | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION LEXINGTON, KY | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| WORLD ARTS WEST SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN DANCE WASHINGTON, DC | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| FRIENDS OF BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY BENICIA, CA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $24,850 |
| THE PROPRIETORS OF THE BOSTON ATHENAEUM BOSTON, MA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $21,500 |
| TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TOPEKA, KS | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $20,130 |
| WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST GREENSBURG, PA | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $16,069 |
| CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT KAYENTA IRVINS, UT | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $7,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY CORNELISEN | BOARD CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| MAURICE YORK | BOARD VICE-CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| KAITLIN THANEY | BOARD TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| RHEA BROWN LAWSON | BOARD SECRETARY | 2.5 | — |
| BIANCA AMARO | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| LEE BAGBY CEPERICH | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| ANNE HUANG | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| FELTON THOMAS | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN WANG | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| COURTNEY L YOUNG | BOARD TRUSTEE | 2.5 | — |
| EVVIVA WEINRAUB LAJOIE | PAST BOARD CHAIR | 2.5 | — |
| JOHN WILKIN | CEO, EX-OFFICIO | 40 | $335,050 |
| MICHELLE TILLER | CFO | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL ATWOOD | SR. DIRECTOR, EBOOKS/CE | 40 | $218,939 |
| ERIN TRIPP | COO, EX-OFFICIO | 40 | $194,258 |
| JOHN MCGARL | TREASURER | 40 | $193,456 |
| DAVID HARP | SR. ENGINEER LEAD | 40 | $177,469 |
| VALERIE KAVANAGH | MGR, OUTREACH EBOOKS/CE | 40 | $176,351 |
| ROBERT MILLER | CEO (FORMER) | — | $210,853 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyrasis?
Lyrasis is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $82.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lyrasis?
As of 2024, Lyrasis holds $82.1M in total assets with $129.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 46 grants totaling $456K in 2024.
Where does Lyrasis operate?
Lyrasis has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Pr, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Lyrasis award?
In 2024, Lyrasis awarded 46 grants totaling $456K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lyrasis's EIN?
Lyrasis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1365979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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