Lyra
Denver, CO ·EIN 84-2619458 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Lyra?
Lyra is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Rooted ($2.5M), Gates Family Foundation ($2.3M), Margulf Foundation ($875K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.5M in grants to Lyra between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooted | $2,452,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Gates Family Foundation | $2,342,500 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| Margulf Foundation | $875,100 | 9 | 2020–2024 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $345,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Denver Foundation | $205,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Charter Fund Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Donnell-kay Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gary Philanthropy | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has Lyra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rooted | SCHOOL QUALITY & EQU | $690,000 |
| 2024 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $575,000 |
| 2024 | Margulf Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | RESEARCH INSTITUTES & PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Margulf Foundation | TO FUND LYRA'S COLLABORATION WITH GREEN SCHOOLS NATIONAL NETWORK | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Margulf Foundation | IN PERSON CONVENING 2024 | $100 |
| 2023 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $625,000 |
| 2023 | Margulf Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT + WELLNESS GRANT | $205,000 |
| 2023 | Rooted | SCHOOL QUALITY & EQU | $175,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc | CHARTER SCHOOL CAPACITY-BUILDING | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Rooted | SCHOOL QUALITY & EQU | $17,500 |
| 2022 | Rooted | PROGRAM/OTHER | $650,000 |
| 2022 | Gates Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT | $620,000 |
| 2022 | Margulf Foundation | RESTRICTED TO CLIMATARIUM PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS. | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To Encourage development and strengthening of Innovation Zones. | $115,000 |
| 2022 | Margulf Foundation | COLLABORATION PROJECT WITH EMBARK EDUCATION AND FRANKLIN STREET STUDIO | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Gates Family Foundation | Project Support | $315,000 |
| 2021 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To ecourage development and strengthening of Innovation Zones. | $230,000 |
| 2021 | Margulf Foundation | CLIMATARIUM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Rooted | School Quality & Equity; Program/Other | $70,000 |
| 2021 | Donnell-kay Foundation Inc | COVID-19 EDUCATION INNOVATION FUND | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Margulf Foundation | TALENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUSTAINABILITY | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Rooted | Autonomous School Capacity Building and Expansion | $850,000 |
| 2020 | The Denver Foundation | INNOVATIONS SUMMER DISTANCE LEARNING: MICRO GRANT FUND | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Gates Family Foundation | Project Support | $125,000 |
| 2020 | Gary Philanthropy | To improve and strengthen Lyra's RISE initiatives through targeted design support. | $50,000 |
| 2020 | Margulf Foundation | GRIPTAPE PARTNERSHIP, STUDENT PROJECT ALLOCATIONS, AND TEACHER STIPENDS | $40,000 |
| 2020 | Gates Family Foundation | Project Support | $27,500 |
| 2020 | Gates Family Foundation | Project Support | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lyra?
Lyra is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Rooted ($2.5M), Gates Family Foundation ($2.3M), Margulf Foundation ($875K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.5M in grants to Lyra between 2020–2024.
Who is Lyra's largest funder?
Rooted is the largest recorded funder of Lyra, with $2.5M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Lyra received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.5M in grants to Lyra across 30 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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