The Lyons Charitable Foundation
The Lyons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Hitchcock, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $417K. Net investment income was $106K.
The Lyons Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lyons Charitable Foundation gave $417K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $208K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $416,867
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $208,434
- Median grant
- $208,434
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Lyons Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($416K). Together the top 2 received $417K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Equine Orthopedic Endow/Research | $415,849 |
| Wob Holdings-Contrib Passed Thru Tampa, FL | Charitable | $1,018 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-158,671 | $510,317 | $416,867 | 2 | $106,346 | $347,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyons Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $348K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lyons Charitable Foundation is led by Rachel Smith Wilhoit, President on the 2020 filing; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Rachel Smith Wilhoit
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020)
Christopher Johnson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2020)
Donna Lang
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2020)
Kyle McClellen
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$20K (2020)
Mark Lyons
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Farrell
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
$14K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $20K, to Kyle McClellen (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lyons Charitable Foundation
How much does The Lyons Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Lyons Charitable Foundation gave $417K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lyons Charitable Foundation?
The Lyons Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Hitchcock, TX.
Where does The Lyons Charitable Foundation operate?
The Lyons Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Texas.
How much is The Lyons Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Lyons Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $348K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lyons Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Lyons Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4239259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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Cite this profile
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