Paul and Ruth Lyon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, Utah · EIN 20-3956435 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Center Theater-Friends of Hct | Sandy, UT | General donation | $13,000 |
| St George Musical Theater | St George, UT | General donation | $10,000 |
| Primary Childrens Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | General donation | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General donation | $5,000 |
| John a Moran Eye Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General donation | $3,000 |
| Wasatch Community Acupuncture | Salt Lake City, UT | General donation | $2,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General donation | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | General donation | $2,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General donation | $1,900 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General donation | $1,000 |
| League of Utah Writers | Midvale, UT | General donation | $1,000 |
| Sls Foundation Inc Salt Lake Singer | Farmington, UT | General donation | $500 |
| Cultural Arts Society of West Jorda | West Jordan, UT | General donation | $500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($43,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $81,564 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103051
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3956435
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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