William Lyster May Foundation
William Lyster May Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Chester, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it made $35K in qualifying distributions.
William Lyster May Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,318
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $16,158
- -24.2% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $35,300
- +55.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $35,300
- +92.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William Lyster May Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How William Lyster May Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peoples Light Malvern, PA | Youth Program | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,318 | $16,158 | $35,300 | — | — | $35,300 | — |
| 2023 | $29,460 | $21,320 | $18,313 | $500 | 1 | $22,772 | $80 |
| 2022 | $31,112 | $14,450 | $9,000 | $9,000 | 2 | $9,000 | $2,855 |
| 2021 | $23,722 | $7,767 | $1,911 | $1,900 | 3 | $1,900 | $1,073 |
| 2020 | $15,892 | $100 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 5 | — | $573 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Lyster May Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie May
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard May
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angeline May (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 William Lyster May Foundation
How large is William Lyster May Foundation?
William Lyster May Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
Where does William Lyster May Foundation operate?
William Lyster May Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is William Lyster May Foundation's EIN?
William Lyster May Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7862364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work William Lyster May Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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