Team Lyons Foundation
Team Lyons Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $7,720 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in wildlife rehabilitation, environmental conservation, housing, and other areas.
Team Lyons Foundation at a glance
In short: Team Lyons Foundation gave $8K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $482.5), top state Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,720
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $483
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $425
- Total assets
- $50,983
- +83.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Team Lyons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6405 Country Squire Lane, Omaha, NE 68152
Phone: (402) 517-0275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Team Lyons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nebraska Wildlife Rehab ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Nebraska received 36% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 14%, Iowa and Washington, DC, at 13% each, and New York at 9%. The listed grants also include recipients in Missouri, Minnesota, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Team Lyons Foundation gives
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 297% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wildlife Rehab Omaha, NE | General Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Storm Lake, IA | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | General Charitable Contribution | $600 |
| Missouri Military Academy Mexico, MO | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| Radio Talking Book Service Omaha, NE | General Charitable Contribution | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Charitable Contribution | $450 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General Charitable Contribution | $400 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central St. Paul, MN | General Charitable Contribution | $250 |
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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 | $50,983 | $36,709 | $13,562 | $7,720 | 16 | $7,720 | $6,709 | $2,598 |
| 2024 | $27,836 | $34,240 | $6,404 | $6,350 | 16 | $6,350 | $571 | $898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Team Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span different fields. Nebraska Wildlife Rehab says it rehabilitates native Nebraska wildlife and migratory birds and works to restore habitats and educate the public. Environmental Defense Fund describes its work as preserving natural systems and addressing environmental problems. Habitat for Humanity of Omaha says it brings people together to build homes and communities in eastern Nebraska.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include connecting people who are blind, have low vision, or are print-impaired with information and culture (Radio Talking Book Service); conserving nature and reducing threats to biodiversity (World Wildlife Fund); protecting and restoring national parks (National Park Foundation); and building homes, communities, and hope (Habitat for Humanity International). Missouri Military Academy says it supports young men’s academic, character, social, and leadership development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $7,720. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,000, with a median grant of $425.
Notable grants included $2,000 to Nebraska Wildlife Rehab; $1,000 to All Saints Episcopal Church; $600 to National Wildlife Federation; $500 each to Missouri Military Academy, Environmental Defense Fund, Nature Conservancy, and Radio Talking Book Service; $450 to World Wildlife Fund; and $400 to National Park Foundation. The foundation also gave $250 each to Planned Parenthood North Central, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, and Habitat for Humanity International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judd H Lyons, Amy Lyons, Alex Baldwin, Ben Lyons, and Sam Lyons as directors.
Team Lyons Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lyons
Director
Director, President & Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judd H Lyons
Director
Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Lyons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Lyons
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Benjamin Lyons (2024) — Director
- Former: Samuel Lyons (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Team Lyons Foundation
How much does Team Lyons Foundation give each year?
Team Lyons Foundation gave $8K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 16 grants.
What is Team Lyons Foundation's typical grant size?
Team Lyons Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $425, and its average grant was $483, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Team Lyons Foundation give grants?
Team Lyons Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Team Lyons Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Team Lyons Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Team Lyons Foundation's largest grantees?
Team Lyons Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Nebraska Wildlife Rehab ($2,000), All Saints Episcopal Church ($1,000) and National Wildlife Federation ($600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Team Lyons Foundation?
Team Lyons Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Team Lyons Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions span different fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Team Lyons Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Team Lyons Foundation's EIN?
Team Lyons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1238585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Team Lyons Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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