Charles Lyons Trust
Charles Lyons Trust is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $296K. Net investment income was $27K.
Charles Lyons Trust at a glance
In short: Charles Lyons Trust gave $296K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $42K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $296,064
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $42,295
- Median grant
- $37,008
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Charles Lyons Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Charitable Bureau ($74K). Together the top 7 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Charitable Bureau South Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $74,016 |
| Unitarian Church of Marlborough& Hudson Hudson, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
| First United Methodist Church Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
| Immaculate Conception Church Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
| First Baptist Church of Marlboro Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
| St Anargyrot Greek Orthodox Ch Marlborough, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
| First Congregational Church Marlboro, MA | Unrestricted General | $37,008 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $27,698 | $297,499 | $296,064 | 7 | $26,945 | $14,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Lyons Trust reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles Lyons Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on the 2020 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Lyons Trust
How much does Charles Lyons Trust give each year?
Charles Lyons Trust gave $296K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Charles Lyons Trust's typical grant size?
Charles Lyons Trust's median grant in 2020 was $37,008, and its average grant was $42,295, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Lyons Trust give grants?
Charles Lyons Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Marlborough, MA (4 grants).
Does Charles Lyons Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles Lyons Trust's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles Lyons Trust's largest grantees?
Charles Lyons Trust's largest 2020 grantees include Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Charitable Bureau ($74,016), Unitarian Church of Marlborough& Hudson ($37,008) and First United Methodist Church ($37,008), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Charles Lyons Trust?
Charles Lyons Trust is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Providence, RI.
How much is Charles Lyons Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Charles Lyons Trust reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Charles Lyons Trust's EIN?
Charles Lyons Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6012274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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