Private foundation · EIN 20-3956435 · Washington, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $90K total, median $2,625. 90% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$90K
Median grant
$2,625
Stays in UT
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
PhilanthropiesProvo, UTGeneral donation$15K
Hale Center Theater-Friends of HctSandy, UTGeneral donation$13K
St George Musical TheaterSt George, UTGeneral donation$10K
NAMISalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$6,700
Volunteers of AmericaSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$6,700
The Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$6,700
Primary Childrens HospitalSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$5,000
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral donation$5,000
SwitchpointSt George, UTGeneral donation$4,000
John a Moran Eye CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$3,000
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CAGeneral donation$2,250
Wasatch Community AcupunctureSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$2,000
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$2,000
Humane Society of UtahMurray, UTGeneral donation$2,000
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$2,000
Granite Education FoundationSalt Lake City, UTGeneral donation$1,900
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationDes Moines, IAGeneral donation$1,000
League of Utah WritersMidvale, UTGeneral donation$1,000
Sls Foundation Inc Salt Lake SingerFarmington, UTGeneral donation$500
Cultural Arts Society of West JordaWest Jordan, UTGeneral donation$500

By state: Utah 18 · California 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, Utah, administered in care of Paul C Lyon Jr Ttee, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $90K across 20 grants, a median of $2,625.

Where does Paul & Ruth Lyon Family Foundation give?

Utah (18 grants), California (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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