Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Lyon Foundation, based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $52 million. The foundation focuses on a wide range of subject areas including arts and culture, education, health, public affairs, sports, and human services, among others. It primarily funds projects in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Utah, with specific cities such as Bartlesville, Tulsa, and St. George being notable recipients. The foundation's leadership includes John B. Kane as President/Manager, who is compensated $72,000 annually, and other key figures like Thomas Janer and Bruce W. Robinett, who serve in unpaid roles. The foundation's annual expenses are approximately $2.75 million, with a revenue of about $1.25 million.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
40 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,002,500 | BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | NEW BUILDING | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2023 |
| $402,000 | BARTLESVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2022 |
| $363,906 | BARTLESVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2024 |
| $358,333 | PATHS TO INDEPENDENCE | BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2022 |
| $356,834 | PATHS TO INDEPENDENCE | BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2023 |
| $310,736 | ON THE ROCK MINISTRIES | CRYSTAL CREAMERY REMODEL | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2022 |
| $280,000 | FRIENDS OF KIDDIE PARK | MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF PARK | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2024 |
| $277,600 | LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH | PURCHASE 3 LOTS, BUILD DORM AND BATHROOM FACILITIES, AND PURCHASE MINI VAN | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2024 |
| $254,800 | CITY OF BARTLESVILLE | GENERAL SUPPORT AND RECONSTRUCT GREENS ON GOLF COURSE | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2024 |
| $252,000 | BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ISD #30 | GENERAL SUPPORT AND GREEN HOUSES | Bartlesville, OK, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JB
JOHN B KANE
| PRESIDENT/MANAGER | $72,000 | 2024 |
TJ
THOMAS JANER
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
BW
BRUCE W ROBINETT
| TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
MA
MARK A MYERS
| VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
GB
GLENN BONNER
| DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
THOMAS JANER
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
BRUCE W ROBINETT
TREASURER
JOHN B KANE
PRESIDENT/MANAGER
MARK A MYERS
VICE PRESIDENT
GLENN BONNER
DIRECTOR
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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