Lone Star Family Foundation
Lone Star Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Orem, UT. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K.
Lone Star Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lone Star Family Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $29K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $28,890
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $28,890
- Median grant
- $28,890
- Primary geography
- Utah (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 Lone Star Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Salt Lake City, UT | Fulfill Charitable Purpose Goals | $28,890 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,606 | $94,097 | $28,890 | 1 | $3,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lone Star Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lone Star Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lyrae Dickson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Ryan Dickson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Adalanta Dickson
Junior Board
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Annabelle Dickson
Junior Board
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Arianwynn Dickson
Junior Board
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Azelia Dickson
Junior Board
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Grant R. Dickson
Junior Board
New on the 2020 filing
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 Lone Star Family Foundation
How much does Lone Star Family Foundation give each year?
Lone Star Family Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lone Star Family Foundation?
Lone Star Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Orem, UT.
Where does Lone Star Family Foundation operate?
Lone Star Family Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
How much is Lone Star Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Lone Star Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lone Star Family Foundation's EIN?
Lone Star Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3773465. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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