Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation is a private foundation in Terra Ceia, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $94,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $3,375 and the largest $13,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$94,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$3,375
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $90,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $112,500 | 17 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $94,000 | 24 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon 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 Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $34,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $23,750 |
| Michigan | 6 | $12,750 |
| Illinois | 3 | $9,750 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL | Operating Fund | $13,500 |
| Terra Ceia United Methodist Church | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| NCH Center of Philanthrophy | Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Solebury School | Operating FundOperating Fund | $6,700 |
| Both Hands | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools (Endowment) | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Springdale Chestnut Hill Academy | Operating FundOperating Fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Operating FundOperating Fund | $5,000 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Operating Fund | $4,500 |
| Morris Arboretum & Gardens | Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon | Operating Fund | $3,800 |
| Prager U | Operating Fund | $3,750 |
| Friends of Pastorius Park | Operating FundOperating Fund | $3,000 |
| Women Rock Science - Cranbrook Institute of Science | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Operating Fund | $2,250 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | Operating Fund | $2,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Cranbrook Schools (Annual Fund) | Operating FundOperating Fund | $1,500 |
| Kirk in the Hills | Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund | Operating Fund | $1,250 |
| Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research | Operating Fund | $1,250 |
| Collier Community Foundation | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| NYC Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund - | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Operating Fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wayne B Lyon
- Craig W Lyon
Questions people ask
Does Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation give?
$94,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $3,375.
Who runs Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wayne B Lyon (President) and Craig W Lyon (Secretary).
What does Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.