The Lyon Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1500324
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Lyon Family Foundation has awarded 314 grants totaling $6,075,191 to organizations in Illinois, District of Columbia and 19 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $36 to $351,204, with a median award of $5,044.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$6,075,191
Total Assets
$4,106,833
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,044
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$8,175
% Median Grant Growth
+58%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 44%
14 of 32 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
71% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (79%), Barrington (4%), Oak Brook (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+300%
Strong 300% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lyon Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Assoc | $20,363 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Ascension Il Foundation | $20,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | North Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $11,410 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Heifer Intl | $564 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Hope Chicago | $5,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Imerman Angels | $832 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $51,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Forge For Families | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $2,591 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $18,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Zac Plantz Foundation | $3,060 | South Bend, IN, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| University Of Chicago | $305,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Dragonfly Foundation | $4,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Hooved Animal Humane Society | $1,000 | Woodstock, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Gateway To Learning | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Advocate Charity Fund | $500 | Bolingbrook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Dovetail Project | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Jcc Of Chicago | $112,500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Blood Cancer United | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Byfs | $7,500 | Boone, IA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Marfan Foundation | $8,850 | Port Washington, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Cal's Angels | $5,000 | St Charles, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $3,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Mod Collective | $11,150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $1,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | $2,073 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Hua Momona Foundation | $5,175 | Lahaina, HI, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Babies Need Bottoms | $538 | Asheville, NC, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Everloved | $10,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc | $519 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ascension Il Foundation | $20,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | $3,700 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | North Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Boston Children's Giving | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $1,261 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $817 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Culinary Care | $21,750 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Heifer Intl | $564 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Hope Chicago | $15,889 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Imerman Angels | $10,900 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Intl Neighborhood Collaborative | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lawndale Educational Network | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mca Chicago | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ncfl | $100 | Louisville, KY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| One Cause Inc | $2,295 | Ventura, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Pilot Light | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Santa Claus Fund | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Share Our Spare | $15,824 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Forge For Families | $15,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $10,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Marfan Foundation | $3,500 | Port Washington, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The National Ms Society | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $5,181 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $15,350 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Zac Plantz Foundation | $15,471 | South Bend, IN, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Uniting Voices Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $232,098 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Working In The Schools | $15,181 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Academy For Global Citizenship | $9,059 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Amita Health | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angel Link Comm Foundation | $550 | Naples, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ascension | $16,360 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | North Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $725 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $3,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Found | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Heifer Intl | $301 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Intl Neighborhood Collaborative | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $515 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pilot Light | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $1,020 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cooper Roberts Family Fundraise | $1,150 | Radnor, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Forge For Families | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Neller Pucci Foundation | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $2,073 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $351,204 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Working In The Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Giving | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angels For Austin | $5,745 | Budha, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $2,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ncfl | $6,285 | Louisville, KY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Academy For Global Citizenship | $9,059 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Amita Health | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angel Link Comm Foundation | $550 | Naples, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ascension | $16,360 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | North Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $725 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $3,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Found | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Heifer Intl | $301 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Intl Neighborhood Collaborative | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $515 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pilot Light | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $1,020 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cooper Roberts Family Fundraise | $1,150 | Radnor, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Forge For Families | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Neller Pucci Foundation | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $2,073 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $351,204 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Working In The Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Giving | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angels For Austin | $5,745 | Budha, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $2,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ncfl | $6,285 | Louisville, KY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Academy For Global Citizenship | $9,059 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Amita Health | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angel Link Comm Foundation | $550 | Naples, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ascension | $16,360 | Lisle, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Biltmore Scholarship Foundation | $3,000 | North Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $725 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| By The Hand Club For Kids | $3,100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Children's National Hospital Found | $500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Heifer Intl | $301 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Intl Neighborhood Collaborative | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $37,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | $515 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pilot Light | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| St Chrysostom's Episcopal Church | $1,020 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Cooper Roberts Family Fundraise | $1,150 | Radnor, PA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Forge For Families | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Neller Pucci Foundation | $1,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $2,073 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $351,204 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Working In The Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Children's Giving | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Angels For Austin | $5,745 | Budha, TX, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Goodman Theatre | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Imerman Angels | $2,600 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ncfl | $6,285 | Louisville, KY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blocks Together - 360 Nation | $14,354 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Amita Health | $35,490 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | $7,303 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| By The Hand | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | $5,175 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dovetail Project | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $448 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pilot Light | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Planet Hope | $2,500 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Forge For Families | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $2,139 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Maccabi Usa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $1,036 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Alsf | $1,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $256 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,130 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Camp Kesem | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dancing While Cancering | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Heifer Intl | $360 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lyons Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Smashsmard | $500 | Lincolnhire, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $179,121 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Blocks Together - 360 Nation | $14,354 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Amita Health | $35,490 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | $7,303 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| By The Hand | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | $5,175 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dovetail Project | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Embarc | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $448 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pilot Light | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Planet Hope | $2,500 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Forge For Families | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $2,139 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | $10,200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Maccabi Usa | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $1,036 | Oak Brook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Alsf | $1,000 | Wynnewood, PA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Les Turner Als Foundation | $256 | Skokie, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $1,130 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Make A Wish | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $250 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Camp Kesem | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Dancing While Cancering | $10,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Heifer Intl | $360 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Lyons Scholars Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Smashsmard | $500 | Lincolnhire, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $179,121 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Blocks Together - 360 Nation | $43,965 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Amita Health | $13,187 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | $8,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| By The Hand | $5,691 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | $518 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Crohns And Colitis Foundation | $263 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Dovetail Project | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Elyssa's Mission | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Embarc | $8,610 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $300 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Horizons For Youth | $2,350 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Imerman Angels | $4,064 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Khan Academy | $2,500 | Mountain View, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $21,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $254,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cnt | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $52,036 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Nicholas D Sergi Foundation | $1,036 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | $250 | Manhattan Beach, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Pilot Light | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Planet Hope | $1,045 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Prince's Trust | $115 | N/a, LONDON SE1 8EG, UK | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Schools Of Hope | $515 | Madison, WI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Share Our Spare | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Southeast Chicago Food Pantry | $405 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Forge For Families | $10,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Clubs | $17,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Working In The Schools | $5,258 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | $36 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| After School Matters | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Alexian Brothers Center Mental Hlth | $7,500 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Als Association | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Altgeld 10 Leadership Group | $479 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Amita Institute | $15,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Barrington Children's Charities | $20,050 | Barrington, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | $1,100 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Cubs Charity | $2,310 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chicago Food Depository | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Designs For Dignity | $13,008 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Easter Seals | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Embarc | $16,859 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Imerman Angels | $5,088 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lambs Farm | $550 | Libertyville, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $209,854 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundatio | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cnt | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $46,420 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Pilot Light | $22,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Planet Hope | $18,462 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Shield Of Hope Salvation Army | $26,043 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| St Symphoposa School | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Forge For Families | $20,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $25,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Clubs | $30,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Designs For Dignity | $5,350 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| After School Matters | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Dovetail Project | $10,000 | Chciago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Embarc Chicago | $25,277 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lupas La | $1,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Imerman Angels | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Alexian Brothers Center Mental Hlth | $15,000 | Arlington Heights, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| American Brain Tumor Assoc | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Union League Boys & Girls Clubs | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Chicago Children's Choir | $31,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Forge For Families | $12,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jackson Chance Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Learn Charter School Network | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicag | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundatio | $4,254 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cnt | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $45,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| One Goal | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Pilot Light | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundat | $332 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Journeycare Foundation | $2,500 | Glenview, IL, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Lyon Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-1500324 |
| Website | https://www.lyonfamilyfoundation.org/ |
| Address | 1406 N ASTOR Chicago, IL 60610-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lyon Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Di | Alexandra Lyon |
|---|---|
| Director | Donna Lyon |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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