Lyerly Foundation
Historical FunderRadford, Virginia · EIN 81-1930895 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID LYERLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 BERKLEY ST, RADFORD VA 24141 |
| Phone | 5407311707 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN LETTER FORMAT, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED AS WELL AS THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND ITS MOST RECENT FORM 990 AND AUDIT (IF APPLICABLE). |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION WILL DISBURSE FUNDS ONLY TO QUALIFYING TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED IN IRC 501 (C)(3) WHOSE OPERATIONS ARE IN THE UNITED STATES. |
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
40% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Blacksburg, VA | Donation | $355,000 |
| Unc Arts and Sciences Foundtion Inc - Lyerly Student Fund | Chapel Hill, NC | Donation | $50,000 |
| New River Community College Educational Foundation Inc | Dublin, VA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Feeding America Southwest Va | Salem, VA | Donation | $15,916 |
| Bobcat Backpack Program | Radford, VA | Donation | $5,825 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Donation | $5,095 |
| Pasteur Institute - Clostpath | New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Church USA Mission Agency | Louisville, KY | Donation | $5,000 |
| Radford Fairlawn Daily Bread | Radford, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Glencoe Museum | Radford, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Radford Elf Shelf | Radford, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Radford Clothing Bank | Radford, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of the Nrv | Christiansburg, VA | Donation | $2,149 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Donation | $2,148 |
| Pc USA | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Richmond, VA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley | Radford, VA | Donation | $1,074 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Donation | $1,057 |
| Beans and Rice | Pulaski, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Mtn Council - Boy Scouts of America | Roanoke, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Church World Service | Elkhart, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation | Independence, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Peggy Lillis Fdn | Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands | Wytheville, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Radford High School | Radford, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Radford University Foundation | Radford, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| West Virginia Highlands Conservancy | Charleston, WV | Donation | $516 |
| Lamplighters | Radford, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Saint Francis Service Dogs | Roanoke, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Wvtf and Radio Iq | Roanoke, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Blacksburg Master Chorale | Blacksburg, VA | Donation | $269 |
| Radford High School Band Boosters | Radford, VA | Donation | $250 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | Murrels Inlet, SC | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $502,899 | 35 |
| 2024 | $277,750 | 30 |
| 2023 | $718,655 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101093
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1930895
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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