Lyon Foundation Grants

The E.H. Lyon and Melody Lyon Foundation, established in 1972, focuses on supporting charitable, religious, and educational organizations. It funds projects that align with its mission to aid public institutions and scientific research. However, it does not provide grants for ongoing operational expenses, existing debts, or scholarships. Proposals must include clear objectives, a detailed budget, and other funding sources to be considered for support. This ensures that grants are used effectively to benefit the community.

The E.H. Lyon and Melody Lyon Foundation, Inc., was officially incorporated as a tax exempt, private, charitable corporation in October 1972. The main purpose of the Foundation was stated in the Articles of Incorporation as follows:
“To aid public religious organizations, charitable organizations, preparatory, vocational and technical schools, institutions of higher learning, and scientific research; to establish, maintain, conduct, assist and endow public charitable, religious, literary, educational, and scientific activities, agencies and institutions, hospitals and other public agencies.”
" Lyon Foundation guidelines for giving are about the same as for most private, charitable foundations. Proposals for grants generally need to include: objectives; the program for pursuing objectives; qualifications for persons engaged in work on the objectives; a budget; present means of support and other funding sources; and Internal Revenue Classification.​

Ineligibility

Policy guidelines established by the Lyon Foundation's Board of Directors normally preclude grants for:Ongoing general operating expenses or existing deficitsGrants to satisfy existing indebtedness