The Lyons Foundation
The Lyons Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports one grant of $32,000 to a Houston organization for general operating funds.
The Lyons Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lyons Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,000
- +220.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lyons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 6627 Wanita Place, Houston, TX 77007
Phone: (281) 497-0332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lyons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope & Healing Center and Institute ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 33 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Lyons Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $4.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope & Healing Center and Institute Houston, TX | Contributions Are for General Operating Funds. | $32,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $33,432 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | — | $137 |
| 2023 | $27,207 | $2 | $17,041 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $1,148 |
| 2022 | $44,246 | $1,329,048 | $1,376,847 | $1,234,540 | 14 | $1,234,540 | $1,215,741 | $3,353 |
| 2021 | $92,045 | $1,628,304 | $4,207,285 | $4,140,000 | 16 | $4,142,400 | $1,570,409 | $119,055 |
| 2020 | $2,671,026 | $304,466 | $1,434,343 | $1,250,000 | 1 | — | $122,523 | $191,103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $32,000. That grant went to Hope & Healing Center and Institute in Houston for general operating funds. The sole grant was $32,000.
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final, this policy should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R A Seale Jr as president, James S Prentice as secretary/treasurer, and Flo McGee as vice president.
The Lyons Foundation is led by Flo McGee, V. President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Flo McGee
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. A. Seale Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James S. Prentice
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John W. Storms (2020–2021) — V. President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lyons Foundation
How much does The Lyons Foundation give each year?
The Lyons Foundation gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How do I apply for a grant from The Lyons Foundation?
The Lyons Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check martylyonsfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
Where does The Lyons Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient in Texas.
How much is The Lyons Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lyons Foundation's EIN?
The Lyons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6038717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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