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Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Paul C Lyon Jr Ttee. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $698K. Total assets have grown from $98K in 2011 to $1.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Utah. According to available records, Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation has made 86 grants totaling $368K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $82K and $200K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $200K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $387 to $18K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Utah, California, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 86 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, CA, DC.
Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation has distributed a total of $368K across 86 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $387 to $18K.
Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert P Christenson | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lowell Lyon | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raylene Lyon | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Inna Lyon | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sylva Christenson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Lyon | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$96K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$82K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$241K
Distribution Amount
$84K
Total Grants
86
Total Giving
$368K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwitchpointGENERAL DONATION | St George, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| PhilanthropiesGENERAL DONATION | Provo, UT | $15K | 2023 |
| Hale Center Theater-Friends Of HctGENERAL DONATION | Sandy, UT | $12K | 2023 |
| St George Musical TheaterGENERAL DONATION | St George, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| NamiGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $6K | 2023 |
| The Road HomeGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $6K | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of AmericaGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $6K | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyGENERAL DONATION | Kanab, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Primary Childrens HospitalGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| John A Moran Eye CenterGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2023 |
| Wasatch Community AcupunctureGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2023 |
| Utah Food BankGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2023 |
| Huntsman Cancer FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of UtahGENERAL DONATION | Murray, UT | $2K | 2023 |
| Granite Education FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindGENERAL DONATION | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Marine Toys For Tots FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Utah Shakespeare FestivalGENERAL DONATION | Cedar City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Classic 89GENERAL DONATION | Provo, UT | $2K | 2022 |
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