Valerie E Lyons Foundation
Valerie E Lyons Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $283K.
Valerie E Lyons Foundation at a glance
In short: Valerie E Lyons Foundation gave $283K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $94K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $283,444
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $94,481
- Median grant
- $9,505
- Primary geography
- Florida (98% 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 Valerie E Lyons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund ($278K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Saint Petersburg, FL | General and unrestricted use to enable the donor advised fund to provide for the charitable needs of the general public. | $268,939 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Saint Petersburg, FL | General and unrestricted use to enable the donor advised fund to provide for the charitable needs of the general public. | $9,505 |
| Canine Companions Oceanside, CA | General and unrestricted use to enhance the oragnizations ability to provide canine service dogs for physically and mentally impaired individuals. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-27,834 | $292,187 | $283,444 | 3 | — | $11,838 |
| 2019 | $303,921 | $11,282 | $10,325 | — | — | $7,646 | $14,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valerie E Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valerie E Lyons Foundation is led by Valerie E. Lyons, Director, President, Secretary & CFO on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Valerie E. Lyons
Director, President, Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Feldman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Castaneda
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Stout (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Valerie E Lyons Foundation
How much does Valerie E Lyons Foundation give each year?
Valerie E Lyons Foundation gave $283K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Valerie E Lyons Foundation's typical grant size?
Valerie E Lyons Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $9,505, and its average grant was $94,481, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valerie E Lyons Foundation give grants?
Valerie E Lyons Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Petersburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Valerie E Lyons Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Valerie E Lyons Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Valerie E Lyons Foundation?
Valerie E Lyons Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Los Angeles, CA.
How much is Valerie E Lyons Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Valerie E Lyons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Valerie E Lyons Foundation's EIN?
Valerie E Lyons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4646648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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