Lyons Share Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lyons Share Foundation is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.9 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $3.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.9 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $893,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,000 | 11 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $893,000 | 9 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.9 million | 10 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Lyons Share Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lyons Share Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $3.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Support of performances | $3.5 million |
| Pacific Symphony | Underwrite concerts and operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Arts Orange County | Support of arts programs | $115,000 |
| Individual | Support of national presentations/concerts | $75,000 |
| Individual | Support of national concerts & presentations | $65,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange Coun | Support concert programing | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support of public high school programs | $5,000 |
| Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation | Legal aid to taxpayer advocacy organizations | $1,000 |
| Airport Working Group of Orange Cou | Support of community advocacy re airport impact | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary A Lyons
- Phillip N Lyons
Questions people ask
Does Lyons Share Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyons Share Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Lyons Share Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary A Lyons (President) and Phillip N Lyons (Secretary).
What does Lyons Share Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.