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The Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation

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Tucson, Arizona · EIN 36-3488076 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$495K
Organizations funded61
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$11.4M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $4,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 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.

  • Environment5
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Children & Youth4
  • Human Services4
  • Animal Welfare2
  • Community Development2

Where it gives

72% of grants went outside Arizona.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Lutheran Social ServicesPhoenix, AZGeneral$56,000
University of Az FoundationTuscon, AZGeneral$55,000
Scholarship A-ZTucson, AZGeneral$50,000
John Valenzuela Youth CenterTucson, AZGeneral$50,000
Higher GroundTucson, AZGeneral$30,000
Lead GuitarTucson, AZGeneral$30,000
Flowing Wells FoundationTucson, AZGeneral$30,000
Step Student Expedition ProgramTucson, AZGeneral$30,000
Flagstaff Family Food CenterFlagstaff, AZGeneral$7,500
Flagstaff Shelter ServicesFlagstaff, AZGeneral$7,500
Jewish United FundChicago, ILGeneral$6,100
Heartland Human Care ServicesChicago, ILGeneral$5,000
Heal PalestineKent, OHGeneral$5,000
Tucson Museum of ArtTucson, AZGeneral$5,000
Grand Canyon YouthFlagstaff, AZGeneral$5,000
Give SolarHarrisonburg, VAGeneral$4,000
American Bird ConservancyThe Plains, VAGeneral$4,000
Regional Food Bank of Ne NYLatham, NYGeneral$4,000
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral$4,000
Rural ActionThe Plains, OHGeneral$4,000
Northland Family Help CenterFlagstaff, AZGeneral$3,750
Puente de HozhoFlagstaff, AZGeneral$3,750
Laura Kinsey Elementary SchoolFlagstaff, AZGeneral$3,750
Woodstock Land ConservancyWoodstock, NYGeneral$3,000
Athens ConservancyAthens, OHGeneral$3,000
The Cary Institute of Ecosystem StudiesMillbrook, NYGeneral$3,000
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Sakhi for South Asian SurvivorsNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Shelter Association of Washtenaw CountyAnn Arbor, MIGeneral$2,500
Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MIGeneral$2,500
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Hope for UkraineRoseland, NJGeneral$2,500
AlightMinneapolis, MNGeneral$2,500
Center for Climate and Energy SolutionsArlington, VAGeneral$2,500
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral$2,500
Middle East Children's AllianceBerkeley, CAGeneral$2,500
A Chance in LifeNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Violence Policy CenterWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
AneraWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
National Parks ConservationWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
Kings Against Violence InitiativeBrooklyn, NYGeneral$2,500
ParentchildMineola, NYGeneral$2,500
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
Alliance for the Great LakesChicago, ILGeneral$2,500
Freedom of the Press FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral$2,500
National Public Radio IncWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
Pbs FoundationArlington, VAGeneral$2,500
Beyond BedtimeNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Friends of the EarthWashington, DCGeneral$2,500
Trees Water PeopleFort Collins, COGeneral$2,500
The Florence ImmigrantTucson, AZGeneral$2,500
Advocates for Children of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral$2,500
Brooklyn Public LibraryBrooklyn, NYGeneral$2,500
Extreme Kids & CrewBrooklyn, NYGeneral$2,500
Ohio University Foreign Students AidAthens, OHGeneral$2,000
My Sisters PlaceAthens, OHGeneral$2,000
Athens County Humane SocietyAthens, OHGeneral$2,000
Women for Afghan WomenFlushing, NYGeneral$2,000
Immigration EqualityBrooklyn, NYGeneral$2,000
Uafmedici CircleTucson, AZGeneral$2,000

Showing the 60 largest of 61 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$495,35061
2023$127,50036
2022$86,50041

Sources

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