Danny Lyon Foundation
Historical FunderBernalillo, New Mexico · EIN 83-3838940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NANCY LYON |
|---|---|
| Address | 32 CALLEJON VALDEZ, BERNALILLO NM 87004 |
| Phone | 5055541115 |
| Form and materials | PROVIDE A PROJECT PROPOSAL OUTLINING HOW THE GRANT WOULD BE USED TO FURTHER REALISM AND BEAUTY IN MEDIA AND RECORD TRUTH. IF APPLICABLE, EXPLAIN HOW THE WORK IS CONNECTED TO NATIONAL INTEREST. A PORTFOLIO CAN ALSO BE PROVIDED. |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES, BUT GRANTS ARE LIMITED BY THE AVALIABILITY OF FUNDS. |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED BY THE AVALIABILITY OF FUNDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sncc Legacy Project Inc | Washington, DC | To further the organization's purpose of perserving and extending the legacy of the student nonviolent coordinating committee. donation in… | $1,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | El Paso, TX | To foster philanthropy to address the unique opportunities and challenges of the el paso, southern new mexico, and ciudad juarez region by… | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | To provide meals in response to the conflict is gaza. | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | To assist wikimedia in supporting wikipeda, its sister projects, and the wikipedia communuity to help the world share in free knowledge. | $400 |
| Chicago Film Society | Chicago, IL | To educate the public about the material and cultural history of film and to make the work of film archives and other film preservation… | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,700 | 5 |
| 2023 | $51,900 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541509349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-3838940
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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