The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $920K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $22K.
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,200
- +41.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,525
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $919,581
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flashes Football ($15K). Together the top 8 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flashes Football Tralfigar, IN | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Fresh Start Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $8,500 |
| One N Ten Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Silo Auto Club Conservancy Indianapolis, IN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| The True Athlete Project Chatanooga, TN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose | $1,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $919,581 | $85,724 | $63,643 | $52,200 | 8 | $52,200 | $22,081 | $43,347 |
| 2023 | $897,500 | $39,523 | $49,975 | $37,000 | 5 | $37,000 | $7,043 | $37,809 |
| 2022 | $907,952 | $82,361 | $94,994 | $84,590 | 4 | $84,590 | $6,405 | $37,986 |
| 2021 | $920,585 | $1,001,674 | $81,089 | $79,925 | 2 | $79,925 | $2,500 | $5,409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation is led by Barbara Ann Lytle, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Ann Lytle
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Hugh Harris Lytle
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation
How much does The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation give each year?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 5 grants.
What is The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $6,525, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation give grants?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (34%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flashes Football ($15,000), Fresh Start ($10,000) and Phoenix Art Museum ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation reported $920K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's EIN?
The Hugh and Barbara Lytle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2234648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 years 2021–2024
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