The Lyden Foundation Inc
The Lyden Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Winter Park, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $1,110,000, primarily for scholarships connected with named schools and Rollins College, along with a grant to Second Harvest Food Bank.
The Lyden Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lyden Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,110,000
- +83.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,909
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,965,608
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lyden Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists James P. Lyden as the contact and says to apply by letter. It lists award restrictions as attending Rollins College, Good Shepherd School, an individual recipient Mary School, an individual recipient Magdalene School, an individual recipient High School, or St Charles School.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: James P Lyden
Mailing address: PO Box 700, Winter Park, FL 32790
Phone: (407) 679-8181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lyden Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rollins College ($575K). Together the top 5 received $650K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($460,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 30 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 1% to New York, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lyden Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 329% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Scholarship for Education | $575,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $460,000 |
| Chesterton Acadamy of Orlando Winter Park, FL | Support Young Grammar School Through Scholarship | $25,000 |
| St Luke's Scholarship Fund Oviedo, FL | Support Young Grammar School Through Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Orlando, FL | Feeding Hope Fund Bank | $20,000 |
| Christian Brothers Foundation New Rochelle, NY | Support Young Grammar School Through Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,965,608 | $1,356,711 | $1,292,385 | $1,110,000 | 11 | $1,110,030 | $596,180 | $1,035,294 |
| 2024 | $13,497,874 | $1,198,741 | $605,626 | $605,000 | 5 | $605,030 | $532,990 | $933,130 |
| 2023 | $16,717,909 | $24,003,064 | $254,423 | $250,630 | 4 | $250,630 | $11,221,486 | $97,818 |
| 2022 | $4,071,834 | $716,028 | $260,923 | $258,500 | 5 | $258,500 | $143,796 | $244,050 |
| 2021 | $3,616,729 | $883,010 | $266,611 | $263,500 | 5 | $263,500 | $99,756 | $171,186 |
| 2020 | $3,000,330 | $1,059,879 | $175,888 | $174,052 | 8 | — | $72,449 | $139,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyden Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and schools, as well as a food bank. Rollins College describes its own mission as educating students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, guided by a liberal arts ethos and its values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,110,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $575,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grant was $575,000 to Rollins College. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Good Shepherd School Foundation, an individual recipient Mary School, an individual recipient Catholic High School, and an individual recipient Magdalene School; $50,000 to an individual recipient Borromeo Catholic School; and $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P. Lyden as president, Scott A. Lyden as vice president, and Kristin M. Lyden as secretary.
The Lyden Foundation Inc is led by James P. Lyden, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James P. Lyden
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin M. Lyden
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott A. Lyden
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Lyden Foundation Inc
How much does The Lyden Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lyden Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $605K across 5 grants.
What is The Lyden Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lyden Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $100,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lyden Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lyden Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winter Park, FL (2 grants).
Does The Lyden Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Lyden Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Young Grammar School Through Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are The Lyden Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lyden Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rollins College ($575,000), Chesterton Acadamy of Orlando ($25,000) and St Luke's Scholarship Fund ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($460,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lyden Foundation Inc?
The Lyden Foundation Inc reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lyden Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships at colleges and schools, as well as a food bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lyden Foundation Inc?
The filing lists James P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lyden Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lyden Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3469366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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