The Gallery Lyons Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 20-3883508 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$135K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $537 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitbale | Cincinnati, OH | Genreal purpose | $130,000 |
| Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts | Worcester, MA | Genreal purpose | $2,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Boston, MA | Genreal purpose | $1,000 |
| Choroideremia Research Foundation | Springfield, MA | Genreal purpose | $1,000 |
| St Spyridon Greek Cathedral | Worcester, MA | General purpose | $537 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Genreal purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,787 | 6 |
| 2024 | $128,744 | 10 |
| 2023 | $142,473 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612239349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3883508
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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