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Lyon Housemuseum Foundation

Arts & Culture Kew, Vic ABN 69155639151 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Lyon Housemuseum Foundation

Culture and Arts: Art galleries and art museums

Founded
Headquarters
Kew, Vic
Foundation type
Small
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kew, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 69155639151. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for arts & culture charities in Australia. The organization reports A$9M in annual revenue.

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Australia is 56/100.

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation is located in Kew, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 217 Cotham Rd, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Lyon Housemuseum Foundation has A$9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Small. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$9M in annual revenue.

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Lyon Housemuseum Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Lyon Housemuseum Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$9M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Lyon Housemuseum Foundation is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.

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Annual revenue
A$1M-A$10M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Lyon Housemuseum Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$9.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Melbourne family whose house museum has welcomed thousands will give the building and its huge art collection to the pub
Feb 2023
www.theartnewspaper.com
Melbourne family gives away house, art and furniture worth $56m - AFR
Jan 2023
www.afr.com
Form filed
A$0.8M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
Johanna visits Lyon Housemuseum - Better Homes & Gardens Australia
Aug 2021
www.bhg.com.au
In Full View: works from the Lyon Collection - Art Guide Australia
Jan 2020
artguide.com.au
Enter the Lyon Housemuseum: the family raised in an art gallery opens up to the public - The Guardian
Mar 2019
www.theguardian.com
Lyon Housemuseum Galleries opens in suburban Melbourne - ArchitectureAu
Mar 2019
architectureau.com
Lyon Housemuseum - Time Out Worldwide
Feb 2019
www.timeout.com
Lyon Housemuseum, Kew, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Museum Review - Condé Nast Traveler
Sep 2018
www.cntraveler.com
Fleur Watson appointed executive curator of forthcoming Lyon Housemuseum Galleries - ArchitectureAu
May 2018
architectureau.com
The Design Files: Lyon Housemuseum is a family home that doubles as an art museum - Domain
Apr 2018
www.domain.com.au

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lyon Housemuseum Foundation This page 41 A$9.1 million -
Brandenburg Ensemble Ltd 57 A$8.8 million -
The Sydney Film Festival 57 A$5.6 million -
Queensland Music Network Incorporated 57 A$4.4 million -
Abbotsford Convent Foundation 55 A$4.6 million -
The King's Trust Australia Limited 54 A$2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lyon Housemuseum Foundation

What is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation?
Lyon Housemuseum Foundation is a arts & culture small based in Kew, Australia. Culture and Arts: Art galleries and art museums
When was Lyon Housemuseum Foundation founded?
Lyon Housemuseum Foundation was founded in 2012.
Where is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation located?
Headquartered in Kew, Australia.
What is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation trustworthy?
Lyon Housemuseum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 69155639151 (Australia).
What is Lyon Housemuseum Foundation's website?
https://www.lyonfoundation.com.au
Are donations to Lyon Housemuseum Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.