Lykins Foundation

EIN 61-6038503 · KY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in KY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lykins Foundation based in KY paid 13 grants totaling $43K to 13 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, OPERATION HAPPINESS (CLARK CO COMMUNITY SERVICES), and BEACON OF HOPE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$856,095
Giving (latest yr)
$42,964
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
13
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Clark County Community Services$10,000
  • Operation Happiness (Clark CO Community Services)$5,964
  • Beacon of Hope$4,000
  • Baker Intermediate School$2,500
  • Clark County Preschool$2,500

Where grants went

  • Kentucky$42,964 · 13 grants

Grants Paid (13)

Clark County Community Services
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$10,000
Operation Happiness (Clark CO Community Services)
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$5,964
Beacon of Hope
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$4,000
George Rogers Clark High School Youth Services Center
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Justice Elementary School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Robert D Campbell JR High School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Shearer Elementary School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Strode Station Elementary School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Baker Intermediate School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Clark County Preschool
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Conkwright Elementary School
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Wesley Woods
Winchester, KY
Unrestricted
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lykins Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lykins Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $43K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $10K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, OPERATION HAPPINESS (CLARK CO COMMUNITY SERVICES), BEACON OF HOPE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lykins Foundation is a private foundation based in Kentucky, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lykins Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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