Lowman Lyon Foundation
Lowman Lyon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oro Valley, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $253K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $14K.
Lowman Lyon Foundation at a glance
In short: Lowman Lyon Foundation gave $15K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $252,821
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lowman Lyon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wycliffe Bible Translators ($7K). Together the top 4 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lowman Lyon Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 115% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Bible Translation | $7,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Societty Phoenix, AZ | Medical Research | $3,000 |
| Feral Cat Coalition San Diego, CA | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lowman Lyon Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Young H. Lyon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Mitchell
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony W. Wilder (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $15K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Lowman Lyon Foundation's typical grant size?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lowman Lyon Foundation give grants?
Lowman Lyon Foundation's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (33%) and California (20%).
Does Lowman Lyon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Lowman Lyon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Lowman Lyon Foundation?
Lowman Lyon Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (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 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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
Live grants for the work Lowman Lyon Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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