The Samuel Lyon Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLouisville, Kentucky · EIN 31-6651291 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
25% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keneseth Israel Congregation | Louisville, KY | Support | $18,000 |
| Jewish Family & Career Services | Louisville, KY | Support | $11,000 |
| The Temple | Louisville, KY | Support | $8,500 |
| Home of the Innocents | Louisville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Meredith-Dunn Learning Center Inc | Louisville, KY | Support | $5,000 |
| Northwestern Annual Fund | Evanston, IL | Support | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Louisville, KY | Support | $2,500 |
| Mt Sinai Health System Office of Development | New York, NY | Support | $2,000 |
| Mercy Academy | Louisville, KY | Support | $2,000 |
| Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,500 |
| Louisville Olmstead Parks Conservan | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,500 |
| Whas Crusade for Children | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society-Ky | Lexington, KY | Support | $1,250 |
| American Heart Association | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,250 |
| Hadassah | New York, NY | Support | $1,250 |
| Hosparus | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,250 |
| Brooklyn Jewish Center Circle | Brooklyn, NY | Support | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,000 |
| Louisville Free Public Library | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,000 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society Inky & Tn Chapter | Brentwood, TN | Support | $1,000 |
| Harbor House of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,000 |
| Visually Impaired Preschool Service | Louisville, KY | Support | $1,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Chicago, IL | Support | $1,000 |
| Power for Parkinson's | Austin, TX | Support | $500 |
| Volunteers of America Mid-States | Louisville, KY | Support | $500 |
| Trinity Presbyterian | Louisville, KY | Support | $500 |
| Day Spring | Louisville, KY | Support | $500 |
| Louisville Vaad Hakashruth | Louisville, KY | Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,000 | 28 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $80,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349103082
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6651291
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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