The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Hedgesville, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $38,000
- +2071.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $19,000
- +9671.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Juniata College ($23K). Together the top 2 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | Educatioin | $23,000 |
| Penn College of Technology Williamsport, PA | Education | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $21,358 | $48,300 | $38,000 | 2 | $49,050 | $21,358 | $466 |
| 2020 | $31,807 | $2,100 | $1,750 | $1,750 | 9 | — | $2,100 | $2,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $466 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc is led by Michael Tyson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael Tyson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert G. Bowers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc
How much does The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc gave $38K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 9 grants.
Where does The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc operate?
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Vermont.
How much is The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $466 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lambert-Tyson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2499587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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