Lyra
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Lyra employed 3 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 12/2021, Lyra generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $981.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Lyra has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,379,800. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE BELIEVE THAT CONNECTING EMPOWERED SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS CAN CHANGE OUR EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE SUPPORTED SCHOOL DISTRICT INNOVATION AND SCHOOL AUTONOMY STATEWIDE. KEY ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THIS WORK INCLUDED INCENTIVES TO DESIGN INNOVATION ZONES AND ZONE-LIKE STRUCTURES AND SELECTING IDEAS FROM APPLICANTS THAT ADVOCATE FOR AUTONOMOUS ZONES AS A CRITICAL TOOL FOR DISTRICTS, SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITIES. THERE ARE CURRENTLY THREE INNOVATION ZONES WITHIN THE DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT (DPS), AND WITHIN EACH EXISTING INNOVATION ZONE AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) ENTITY OVERSEES THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORTED CLIMATE EDUCATION INITIATIVES. WE BELIEVE THAT OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM IS FAILING TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PATHWAY FOR K-12 STUDENTS TO LEARN, SUPPORT, AND LEAD CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND ECONOMIC CHANGE IN COLORADO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Felipe Vieyra Denver Director | Officer | 40 | $103,542 |
Elizabeth Harbaugh Chief Of Staff | Officer | 40 | $20,156 |
Thomas Gougeon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Seawell President | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Evy Valencia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Roberts 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 | $1,520,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,520,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $113 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| 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 | $1,520,796 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $505,000 |
| 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. | $123,698 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,804 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $63,688 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,667 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,725 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,699 |
| Fees for services: Management | $106,152 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,506 |
| Advertising and promotion | $175 |
| Office expenses | $3,052 |
| Information technology | $4,634 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,709 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $600 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $981,802 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $327,551 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $784,984 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $820 |
| 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 | $1,113,355 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,118 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $12,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,737 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,097,500 |
| 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 | $1,113,355 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lyra has awarded $505,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EMPOWER SCHOOLS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CLIMATARIUM, STATEWIDE POLICY, AND DENVER INNOVATION ZONES | $421,000 |
FRANKLIN STREET STUDIO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR CLIMATARIUM | $34,000 |
Steamboat Springs, CO PURPOSE: DIRECT SUPPORT FOR YAMPA VALLEY CLIMATARIUM | $25,000 |
EDUCATION REFORM NOW PURPOSE: STATEWIDE POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND ZONE EXPANSION | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lyra has recieved totaling $620,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $620,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mcrel International Denver, CO | $9,203,868 | $14,483,692 |
Free Speech Foundation Tucson, AZ | $7,772,544 | $12,862,389 |
Colorado Succeeds Littleton, CO | $3,295,477 | $4,371,975 |
Ku Center For Technology Commercialization Inc Kansas City, KS | $1,367,249 | $3,804,226 |
University Of Arizona Applied Research Corporation Tucson, AZ | $1,562,142 | $1,988,110 |
Center For Arizona Policy Inc Phoenix, AZ | $2,327,762 | $3,525,573 |
A For Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $591,569 | $2,295,104 |
Open Compliance And Ethics Group Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,101,073 | $2,253,577 |
Kansas Policy Institute Wichita, KS | $1,303,303 | $1,472,050 |
Lyra Denver, CO | $1,113,355 | $1,520,796 |
Great Education Colorado Denver, CO | $185,201 | $708,537 |
Vail Summit Research And Education Foundation Vail, CO | $530,268 | $508,673 |