Edward P and Margaret R Lyons

Private foundation · Grantmaker Vero Beach, FL EIN: 06-1055770

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons is a private foundation, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $24K.

Key facts about Edward P and Margaret R Lyons

In short: Edward P and Margaret R Lyons gave $23K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
06-1055770
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$23,000
Grants made (2024)
7
Average grant
$3,286
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$114,065
Primary geography
Connecticut (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$114K

+0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$23K

+127.7% YoY

Grant Count

7

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+127.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward P and Margaret R Lyons reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Edward P and Margaret R Lyons gives

  • Giving grew 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

GreenwichVero BeachFort PericeNew CanaanPalm BeachSilver SpringsFort PierceIndian River ShoreIndian River ShoresNew YorkPortsmouthRiverdaleRiversideRiversidtStamford

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K8 grants2021 4 grants2022 7 grants2023 7 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $23K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimalige Inc: $6KOur Lady of LourdesPilgrimalige Inc$6KSt Catherines Church: $5KSt Catherines Church$5KSt Michael's: $5KSt Michael's$5KWomens Care Center: $5KWomens Care Center$5KDiocese of Palm Beach: $1KDiocese of Palm Beach$1KQuill Valley Charities: $500Quill Valley Charities$500Christmas Holiday Fund: $500Christmas Holiday Fund$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimalige Inc ($6K). Together the top 7 received $23K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

26<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimalige Inc New Canaan, CTAdvance Charitable Work$6,000
St Catherines Church Riverside, CTAdvance Charitable Functionadvance Charitable Function$5,000
St Michael's Greenwich, CTAdvance Charitable Function$5,000
Womens Care Center Fort Perice, FLAdvance Charitable Function$5,000
Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FLAdvance Charitable Function$1,000
Quill Valley Charities Vero Beach, FLAdvance Charitable Function$500
Christmas Holiday Fund Vero Beach, FLAdvance Charitable Function$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10K$20K$30K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$114,065$113,923$113,071
Revenue$24,031$11,829$8,091
Expenses$23,889$10,977$11,541
Qualifying Distributions$23,000$10,100$10,600
Net Investment Income$24,031$11,829$8,091
Distributable Amount$18,400$14,912$14,359

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons is led by Margaret M. Lyons, President & Officer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Margaret M. Lyons

    President & Officer

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edward D. Lyons

    Officer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Edward P and Margaret R Lyons

How much does Edward P and Margaret R Lyons give each year?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons gave $23K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 7 grants.

What is Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's typical grant size?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Edward P and Margaret R Lyons give grants?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons gives mostly in Connecticut: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).

Does Edward P and Margaret R Lyons give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance Charitable Function" (5 grants).

Who are Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's largest grantees?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimalige Inc ($6,000), St Catherines Church ($5,000) and St Michael's ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Edward P and Margaret R Lyons?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's EIN?

Edward P and Margaret R Lyons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1055770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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