Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmette, Illinois · EIN 13-4339936 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$85K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
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
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwoods Canyon Foundation | Cottonwood Heights, UT | General support | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette | Wilmette, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Geneva, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University - Women's Basketball | Evanston, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Scenic Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Program support | $5,000 |
| Heritage Center at Mossy Creek | Jefferson City, TN | Proram support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | Program support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $82,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611759349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4339936
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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