Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons is a private foundation based in Beloit, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing reports grants for further education, and its 2025 filing describes an application process for Brodhead High School seniors.
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons at a glance
In short: Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons gave $25K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,250
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- -18.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,148
- +24.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $620,449
- +6.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact a guidance counselor. Forms and materials are provided by Brodhead High School guidance counselors. Applicants must be Brodhead High School seniors.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists early spring, as specified by Brodhead High School guidance counselors.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists early spring, as specified by Brodhead High School guidance counselors.
- Contact
Application contact: Guidance Counselor
Mailing address: 2501 West 5Th Ave, Brodhead, WI 53520
Phone: (608) 897-2155
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Makenna Schoof ($2K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Wisconsin. The listed 2026 recipients are in Brodhead and Juda, Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $26K (2024). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Makenna Schoof Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $2,000 |
| Stella Arn Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $2,000 |
| Olivia Hartwig Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $2,000 |
| Madilyn Brown Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $2,000 |
| Tatum Ceslok Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
| Ava Risum Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
| Kyla MIller Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
| Kylee Wahler Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
| David Masloske Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
| Josh Blum Brodhead, WI | Further Education | $1,500 |
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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 | $620,449 | $73,399 | $35,823 | $25,250 | 22 | $34,167 | $71,153 | $34,875 |
| 2025 | $582,621 | $44,301 | $35,292 | $25,000 | 27 | $32,792 | $41,800 | $33,941 |
| 2024 | $573,611 | $41,337 | $35,013 | $26,250 | 26 | $33,575 | $39,899 | $33,205 |
| 2023 | $564,960 | $246 | $31,051 | $20,500 | 15 | $28,947 | $10,890 | $31,358 |
| 2022 | $595,889 | $85,989 | $25,847 | $16,250 | 21 | $24,296 | $84,438 | $34,034 |
| 2021 | $535,498 | $51,458 | $31,216 | $19,750 | 34 | — | $47,683 | $30,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grantmaking supports further education. Its earlier profile describes its purpose as providing scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $25,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were four awards of $2,000 each; other listed awards included six of $1,500 and four of $1,000. The listed grant purposes were further education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists First National Bank and Trust Company as trustee.
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's only listed officer is First National Bank and Trust Compa y, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
First National Bank and Trust Compa y
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $9K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: First National Bank and Trust Compa ny (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to First National Bank and Trust Compa y (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons
How much does Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons give each year?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons gave $25K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 27 grants.
What is Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's typical grant size?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,148, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons give grants?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brodhead, WI (21 grants).
Does Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Education" (22 grants).
Who are Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's largest grantees?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's largest 2026 grantees include Makenna Schoof ($2,000), Stella Arn ($2,000) and Olivia Hartwig ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons reported $620K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons fund?
The foundation’s grantmaking supports further education. Its earlier profile describes its purpose as providing scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons?
The 2025 filing says to contact a guidance counselor. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's EIN?
Ray C Maude E & Genevieve Lyons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1363244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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