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$12.1M
Funds Raised
$680k +
Grants Distributed
300+
Local Projects Supported
$100k +
Scholarships Funded
A Little History...
A grassroots group of Lyons area residents came together in October, 2007 to organize an impartial, philanthropic foundation called The Lyons Community Foundation serving the Greater Lyons Area. This foundation is a fund of the Community Foundation serving Boulder County with a local advisory board made up of area residents.
The Lyons Community Foundation Exists To...
Build a culture of giving
Through philanthropy, LCF connects people who care with causes that matter. Involved citizens create strong community. The LCF provides an avenue for people to give and engage, making Lyons a better place to live.
Improve the quality of life in Lyons
Through your financial contributions and the community support grants, we are able to:
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Provide human services such as the local food pantry
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Connect the community through community events
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Invest in our youth through a generous scholarship fund and grants
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Support local ecology initiatives
Encourage positive change
Positive change happens when determined groups of people come up with ideas and make them happen. Many are able to see their projects to fruition with the support of the Lyons Community Foundation grants.
Grant Programs
Funding Local Projects That Strengthen Lyons
Each year, the Lyons Community Foundation provides grants ($680,000+ and counting) to local nonprofits and initiatives that make a meaningful impact. From education and the arts to sustainability and human services, we help fund projects that support our town.
Do you have a project that benefits Lyons?
Scholarships Programs
Help Lyons Students Achieve Their College Dreams
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2024 Scholarship DetailsLCF Mission Scholarships, $2,500.00 each- Six students received ($15,000.00 TOTAL) LCF Two Year Study Scholarships, $2000.00 each- Two students received ($4,000.00 TOTAL) Bud Winkler Scholarship, $2000.00-One student received ($2,000.00 TOTAL) Community in Harmony Scholarship, $5000.00-One student received ($5,000.00 TOTAL) Gerald Boland Scholarship, $2000.00-One student received ($2000.00 TOTAL) Zoe Chase Memorial Scholarship, $2,500.00-One student received ($2,500.00 TOTAL) CEMEX Scholarship, $2000.00-One student received ($2000.00 TOTAL) Lyons Garden Club Scholarship, $3,000.00-One student received ($3,000.00 TOTAL)
College Scholarships in 2025
Thanks to LCF’s donors, nine local graduating high school seniors received scholarships. In total in 2024 $36,800.00 was given out in scholarships. In all, LCF has given out $143,800 in scholarships since 2009.
The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving, and enable positive change in the greater Lyons area by fostering community connectedness.
Recent Projects
Thanks to your generous contributions, we can continue to improve the quality of life in the greater Lyons area by supporting projects like these.
