Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$85,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $82,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $70,000 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $82,500 | 7 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 8 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Tom and Barbara Lyon Family 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 Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $47,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwoods Canyon Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette | General support | $15,000 |
| Marklund Children's Home | Program support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University - Women's Basketball | Program support | $15,000 |
| St Olaf College | Program support | $15,000 |
| Scenic Utah | Program support | $5,000 |
| Heritage Center at Mossy Creek | Proram support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Program support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Lyon
- Scott Lyon
- David Lyon
Questions people ask
Does Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce Lyon (Pres, Secretary, Treasurer), Scott Lyon (Trustee) and David Lyon (Trustee).
What does Tom and Barbara Lyon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.