Private foundation · Radford, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lyerly Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $125
- Typical grant
- $125 to $125 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $125, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Sevier County · plus 33 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $719K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $503K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $278K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $719K | $125 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- David lyerly · radford · 5407311707
- What to send
- 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).
- Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- David LyerlyPresident & director
- Mary Denton RobertsSec/treas & director
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, Sevier County | Donation | $125 |