Lyra
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-2619458
Organization Overview
Lyra is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lyra employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyra is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Lyra generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Lyra has awarded 54 individual grants totaling $1,821,300. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BUILD EDUCATION COALITIONS AND PROVIDE CAPACITY, RESOURCES, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND EXPERTISE TO STUDENTS, ADMINISTRATORS AND PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE IDEAS THAT LEAD TO GREATER STUDENT AND EDUCATOR SUCCESS. WITH EXPERTISE IN CONVENING, POLICY, STRATEGY, ADVOCACY, AND FUNDRAISING, WE BRING OUR SKILLS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM TO ADD VALUE BEHIND THE SCENES AND PROPEL IDEAS FORWARD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKING SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH EDUCATION COMMUNITIES, LYRA TAKES ON CRITICAL ISSUES FACING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. THROUGH OUR INITIATIVES, WE APPLY A CONSISTENT SET OF STRATEGIES TO A DIVERSE SET OF COMMUNITY PRIORITIES:(1) INNOVATION ZONES: EMPOWERING SCHOOL COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN AND SUSTAIN ZONES OF AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT SCHOOLS TO THEY CAN BE MORE RESPONSIVE TO THEIR STUDENTS.(2) CLIMATARIUM: PREPARING YOUTH TO BUILD ECONOMICALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION PATHWAYS.(3) MISSION ACCELERATORS: CONNECTING PHILANTHROPIC FUNDERS WITH A LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ACCELERATE THEIR IMPACT IN EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Roberts Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Billy Brown Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Gougeon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Evy Valencia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Miguel Gonzales Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Bartlett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,862,870 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,862,870 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $224,845 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $29,561 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,118,604 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $384,351 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,556 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $205,597 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,586 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,843 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,403 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $361,632 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,886 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $254,125 |
| Advertising and promotion | $741 |
| Office expenses | $6,311 |
| Information technology | $1,975 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $59,251 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,031 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,468,900 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $905,682 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $859,159 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,264,870 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $90,234 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,356 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,132,301 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,850 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $60,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $121,850 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $147,832 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,862,619 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,132,301 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lyra has awarded $441,500 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EMPOWER SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CLIMATARIUM, STATEWIDE POLICY, AND DENVER INNOVATION ZONES | $226,500 |
YAMPA VALLEY SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL PURPOSE: DIRECT SUPPORT FOR YAMPA VALLEY CLIMATARIUM | $25,000 |
RESTORE TOGETHER GLOBAL EDUCATION NETWORK PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
GREAT WORK INC PURPOSE: MARGULF COLLABORATION | $10,000 |
YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DIRECT SUPPORT FOR YAMPA VALLEY CLIMATARIUM | $150,000 |