Our Community Foundation

2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends of the Lyons Community Foundation,

The Lyons Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life, build a culture of giving and encourage positive change in the greater Lyons area.

As a community-based non-profit, our accomplishments reflect the achievements of an entire town. The collaboration of local educators, artists, students, philanthropists and active citizens come together every day to make our town a better place to live, work and visit. We are pleased to report on 2015 accomplishments and invite you to share our pride in achievement. We look forward to the life-enhancing work residents in Lyons and beyond will bring in 2016.

Sincerely,

The Lyons Community Foundation Advisory Board 2015 Board Members: Sandy Banta, Holly Beck, Christy Cope, Chrystal DeCoster, Kris Donohoe, Roger Flynn, Jonathan LaCrosse, Andrea Oetting, Monique SawyerLang, Debbie Simms and Kirk Udovich.

Our Community Foundation:

Working together to make a difference

"Through your generosity, we will be able to print a guide to organizations offering basic human services to residents in and around Lyons. The guide will help connect residents with the services they need." - Lyons Human Services and Aging

Contact us:

720.295.9667 Box 546 Lyons CO 80540

To Donate: give

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Donations at Work

LCF Grants support projects that otherwise may not occur. Important work in 2015 included:

9 Health Fair

Student Scholarships

Public Art Installations

Local Ecology

Historic Preservation

Holiday Parade of Lights

Summer Concert Series

A complete list of all 2015 grant recipients is available at



2015 Cash Income: $119,117 In Kind Donations: $25,470 Endowment Fund Balance: $210,000

Distribution of Funds

"With your help we'll be delivering a truly meaningful gift. The impact of a Chase the Music piece goes well beyond the child for which it is written. The family, friends, artists & attendees are deeply affected." - Clark Hodge, Executive Director Chase the Music is a non-profit creating original music for children facing serious illness.

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Improving the Quality of Life

Community Support Grants are the heart of local philanthropy. These are the life-enhancing projects created and implemented by the people of Lyons. In 2015, LCF awarded over $42,000 to groups dedicated to making a difference.

The completion of the Lyons Clarifier Project A major milestone in 2015!

Ten years of dedication by local artists and residents are representative of Lyons' commitment to the artistic spirit. Lyons continues to grow and thrive as a cultural destination.

Building a Culture of Giving

Lyons Citizens Get Involved 2015 Grant Awardees represent the dozens of local citizens whose inspiration and hard work manifest a variety of projects granted in 2015. Thank you to all the volunteers whose ideas, talents and determination create this community building work that makes Lyons uniquely Lyons.

Philanthropy Begins Early LCF Granting provides opportunities for citizens of all ages to get involved. The Lyons Leo Club is a youth led service organization. These kids work hard to create positive change

in their community.

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Encourage Positive Change

A New Van!

In 2015, a $15K grant facilitated the purchase of a van used for the transport of roughly 800 lbs. of food delivered to the Lyons Food Pantry every week. The Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund (LEAF) is a major recipient of LCF funding. Client advocacy for our area's most vulnerable citizens is an important tenant of the partnership between LCF and LEAF.

LCF and Flood Recovery

Since the 2013 Flood, LCF has granted over $1.4 million to flood relief and recovery work in Lyons. Efforts to aid those in their time of crisis as well as support for building a future of resiliency and renewal continue. The LCF Rebuild Lyons fund will support projects as funds remain available.

In 2015, more than $86,000 from the Rebuild Lyons fund was allocated to such projects as the completion of Lyons Town Hall Plaza, construction management for Larimer County Long Term Recovery Group, and support for Lyons Volunteers.

LCF Scholarships

Congratulations students! 2015 winners Madison Wright, Lauren Simms, Kate Berreman, Zach Christiansen, Mikayla Roth, Emily Schneider and Jenna Anderson demonstrated a commitment to academics and community service.

LCF awarded six named scholarships in memory of local leaders Gerald Boland, Joel Mack and Steve Ralston. A new addition, the LCF Scholarship, supports community-minded students' pursuits of higher education.

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