Lowman Lyon Foundation
Lowman Lyon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oro Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $546K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $189K.
Lowman Lyon Foundation at a glance
In short: Lowman Lyon Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Arizona. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,000
- +80.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,500
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $545,800
- +115.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Lowman Lyon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wycliffe Bible Translators ($7K). Together the top 6 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lowman Lyon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $27K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Bible Translation | $7,000 |
| The Shore Sanctuary Lakeside, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Rescue Me Tucson Tucson, AZ | Support | $5,000 |
| Doodle Rock Rescue Dallas, TX | Support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Medical Research | $3,000 |
| Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | Animal, Environmental Education | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $545,800 | $470,817 | $41,057 | $27,000 | 6 | $32,150 | $189,376 | $15,652 |
| 2025 | $252,821 | $18,651 | $19,805 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,015 | $13,861 | $13,005 |
| 2024 | $267,200 | $16,208 | $19,518 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,000 | $11,696 | — |
| 2023 | $252,633 | $1,475 | $19,410 | $15,000 | 4 | $15,000 | $304 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lowman Lyon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lowman Lyon Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Young H. Lyon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony W. Wilder (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "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 Lowman Lyon Foundation
How much does Lowman Lyon Foundation give each year?
Lowman Lyon Foundation gave $27K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Lowman Lyon Foundation's typical grant size?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,500, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lowman Lyon Foundation give grants?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (2 grants).
Does Lowman Lyon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lowman Lyon Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are Lowman Lyon Foundation's largest grantees?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Wycliffe Bible Translators ($7,000), The Shore Sanctuary ($5,000) and Rescue Me Tucson ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lowman Lyon Foundation?
Lowman Lyon Foundation reported $546K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lowman Lyon Foundation's EIN?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5765282. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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