Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker LOUISVILLE, KY EIN: 61-1356911

Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $764K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $41K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$764K

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$59K

+1.8% YoY

Grant Count

+4.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-2.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable reported a distributable amount of $67K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $138K (46%)

Kentucky $118K (39%)

South Carolina $12K (4%)

District of Columbia $10K (3%)

Maryland $9K (3%)

Virginia $9K (3%)

Illinois $6K (2%)

New York $2K (0%)

+1 more states

States

District of Columbia Florida Illinois Kentucky Maryland New York South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreCoconut CreekEast MolineEdisto IslandLong Island CityLouisvilleNashvilleRichmondWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$763,730	$783,973	$822,873
Revenue	$60,078	$41,559	$90,707
Expenses	$80,321	$80,436	$92,035
Qualifying Distributions	$61,478	$60,428	$72,447
Net Investment Income	$41,235	$23,958	$71,062
Distributable Amount	$66,761	$61,484	$62,464

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

112 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Radnor Lake ($5,000), Vanderbilt Undergraduate Scholarship ($5,000), Wpln Nashville Public Radio ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND LOUISVILLE, KY	CREATING ACCESSIBLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, WORKPLACE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND AND LOW VISION.	$3,145
DARE TO CARE LOUISVILLE, KY	TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY	$3,145
EDISTO ISLAND OPEN LAND TRUST EDISTO ISLAND, SC	TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT EDISTO THROUGH EDUCATION	$2,000
FRIENDS OF RADNOR LAKE NASHVILLE, TN	TO PROVIDE PROTECTION, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF RADNOR LAKE	$5,000
HONOR FLIGHTS ARLINGTON, VA	TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S VETERANS BY INVITING THEM TO SHARE IN A DAY OF HONOR AT OUR NATION'S MEMORIALS.	$3,145
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KY	TO PROVIDE FREE ONLINE RESOURCES TO TEACHERS AND PARENTS	$3,145
LAND TRUST FOR TENNESSEE NASHVILLE, TN	TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION OF TENNESSEE'S NATURAL AND HISTORIC LANDSCAPES	$500
LIVING LANDS & WATERS EAST MOLINE, IL	TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF THE NATION'S MAJOR RIVERS	$500
M4K RICHMOND RICHMOND, VA	TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITIES	$500
NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NASHVILLE, TN	TO INSPIRE READING, ADVANCE LEARNING, AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY.	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MELANIE LYKINS	PRES./SEC/DIRECTOR	1	—
ANDREA LAINHART	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	1	—
MELANIE CLARK	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable?

Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOUISVILLE, KY. It holds $764K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable?

As of 2024, Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable holds $764K in total assets with $60K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $59K in 2024.

Where does Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable operate?

Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable award?

In 2024, Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable awarded 22 grants totaling $59K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable reported a distributable amount of $67K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable's EIN?

Robert W and Elise B Lykins Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1356911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.