Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-2680420

Foundation Overview

Based in Terra Ceia, FL, Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon Foundation has awarded 208 grants totaling $1,451,175 to organizations in Michigan, Florida and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $130,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,451,175
Total Assets
$2,095,848
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$3,375
% Median Grant Growth
+35% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

6 of 24 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Florida

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Florida and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Naples (82%), Hollywood (8%), Bradenton (6%).

Funding Trajectory
-36%

Declining funding trend with 36% decrease over 9 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mr & Mrs Wayne B Lyon 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
Alliance For Period Supplies Of Swfl $13,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
Both Hands $5,000 Brentwood Tn, TN, US Operating Fund 2024
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $1,250 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2024
Collier Community Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
Corewell Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2024
Cranbrook Center For Collections And Research $1,250 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2024
Cranbrook Educational Community $2,250 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2024
Cranbrook Institute Of Science $4,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2024
Cranbrook Schools (Annual Fund) $1,500 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2024
Cranbrook Schools (Endowment) $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2024
Friends Of Pastorius Park $3,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2024
Friends Of The Wissahickon $3,800 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2024
Kirk In The Hills $1,500 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2024
Morris Arboretum & Gardens $4,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2024
Nch Center Of Philanthrophy $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
Nyc Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund - $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
Prager U $3,750 Merrfield, VA, US Operating Fund 2024
Solebury School $6,700 New Hope, PA, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2024
Springdale Chestnut Hill Academy $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2024
Terra Ceia United Methodist Church $10,000 Terra Ceia, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2024
Turning Point Usa $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2024
United Way For Southeastern Michigan $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2024
Women Rock Science - Cranbrook Institute Of Science $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2024
Alliance For Period Supplies Of Swfl $11,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Beaumont Helath Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Both Hands $7,500 Brentwood Tn, TN, US Operating Fund 2023
Bradenton Christian School $7,500 Bradenton, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Brittany's Hope $2,500 Elizabethtown, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $1,250 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Collier Community Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Cranbrook Center For Collections And Research $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Cranbrook Educational Community $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
Cranbrook Institute Of Science $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
Cranbrook Schools (Annual Fund) $1,500 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Cranbrook Schools (Endowment) $5,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Friends Of The Wissahickon $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Friends Of The Wissahickon $1,250 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Kirk In The Hills $1,500 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Morris Arboretum & Gardens $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
Nch Center Of Philanthrophy $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Nyc Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Springdale Chestnut Hill Academy $12,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2023
St Joseph's Trinity Health Oakland Foundation $1,000 Pontiac, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2023
Turning Point Usa $7,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Operating Fund 2023
United Way For Southeastern Michigan $2,000 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2023
Women Rock Science - Cranbrook Institute Of Science $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Operating Fund 2023
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Both Hands $5,000 Brentwood, TN, US Funding Scholarships 2022
Bradenton Christian Schools $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Cranbrook Educational Community $22,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Campaign And Scholarships 2022
Diplomat Group Naples Community Hospital $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund (University Of Pennsylvania) $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Neighborhood Health Clinic $25,000 Naples, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse (International Relief) $5,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Fund 2022
Springhill Chestnut Hill Academy $15,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Tunnel For Towers Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
United Way Southeastern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Both Hands $5,000 Brentwood, TN, US Funding Scholarships 2022
Bradenton Christian Schools $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Cranbrook Educational Community $22,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Campaign And Scholarships 2022
Diplomat Group Naples Community Hospital $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund (University Of Pennsylvania) $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Neighborhood Health Clinic $25,000 Naples, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse (International Relief) $5,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Fund 2022
Springhill Chestnut Hill Academy $15,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Tunnel For Towers Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
United Way Southeastern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Both Hands $5,000 Brentwood, TN, US Funding Scholarships 2022
Bradenton Christian Schools $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Cranbrook Educational Community $22,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Campaign And Scholarships 2022
Diplomat Group Naples Community Hospital $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund (University Of Pennsylvania) $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Neighborhood Health Clinic $25,000 Naples, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse (International Relief) $5,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Fund 2022
Springhill Chestnut Hill Academy $15,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Tunnel For Towers Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
United Way Southeastern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Both Hands $5,000 Brentwood, TN, US Funding Scholarships 2022
Bradenton Christian Schools $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Cranbrook Educational Community $22,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Campaign And Scholarships 2022
Diplomat Group Naples Community Hospital $7,500 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund (University Of Pennsylvania) $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund 2022
Neighborhood Health Clinic $25,000 Naples, FL, US Capital Improvement Fund 2022
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Salvation Army $2,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2022
Samaritan's Purse (International Relief) $5,000 Boone, NC, US Operating Fund 2022
Springhill Chestnut Hill Academy $15,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2022
Tunnel For Towers Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operating Fund 2022
United Way Southeastern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2022
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund - The Naples Yacht Club $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Both Hands $10,000 Brentwood, TN, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2021
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Christian Early Childhood Center $1,000 Bloomington, MN, US Operating Fund 2021
Community Foundation Of Collier County $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Funds 2021
Concerned Women For America $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Funds 2021
Cranbrook Center For Collections And Research $1,000 Bloomfield, MI, US Capital Fund 2021
Cranbrook Educational Community $10,000 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Cranbrook Institute Of Science $3,500 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Cranbrook Schools $7,500 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Nch Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Neighborhood Clinic $20,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Springfield Chestnut Hill Academy - Horizons Programs $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Springfield Chestnut Hill Academy - Scholarship Program $10,000 Philadephia, PA, US Scholarship Fund 2021
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
The Variety Childrens Fund $1,000 Birmingham, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
United Way For Southern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
World Vision $5,000 Federal Way, WA, US Operating Fund 2021
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,500 Southfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund - The Naples Yacht Club $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Both Hands $10,000 Brentwood, TN, US Operating Fundoperating Fund 2021
Chestnut Hill Garden District Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Christian Early Childhood Center $1,000 Bloomington, MN, US Operating Fund 2021
Community Foundation Of Collier County $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Funds 2021
Concerned Women For America $5,000 Washington, DC, US Operating Funds 2021
Cranbrook Center For Collections And Research $1,000 Bloomfield, MI, US Capital Fund 2021
Cranbrook Educational Community $10,000 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Cranbrook Institute Of Science $3,500 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Cranbrook Schools $7,500 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Friends Of The Wissahickon $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Kirk In The Hills $1,000 Bloomfield, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
Morris Arboretum Annual Fund $2,500 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Nch Healthcare Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Neighborhood Clinic $20,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Prager University Foundation $5,000 Hollywood, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
Springfield Chestnut Hill Academy - Horizons Programs $5,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2021
Springfield Chestnut Hill Academy - Scholarship Program $10,000 Philadephia, PA, US Scholarship Fund 2021
The Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2021
The Variety Childrens Fund $1,000 Birmingham, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
United Way For Southern Michigan $1,500 Detroit, MI, US Operating Fund 2021
World Vision $5,000 Federal Way, WA, US Operating Fund 2021
Alliance For Period Supplies Of Swfl $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2020
Community Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Funding Scholarships 2020
Cranbrook Educational Community $66,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Campaign And Scholarships 2020
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,500 Kansas City, MO, US Operating Fund 2020
Lenawee Christian School $1,000 Adrian, MI, US Capital Campaign 2020
Naples Neighborhood Health Clinic $750 Naples, FL, US Capital Fund 2020
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $2,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund 2020
Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2020
Springhill Chestnut Hill Academy $10,000 Philadephia, PA, US Operating Fund 2020
Beaumont Health Foundation $1,000 Royal Oak, MI, US Operating Fund 2018
Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Funding Scholarships 2018
Cranbrook Educational Community $30,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Fund 2018
Naples Music Club Dba Music Foundation Of Greater Naples $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2018
Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2018
The Moorings Park Foundation $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2018
Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Funding Scholarships 2017
Community Foundation $2,000 Naples, FL, US Rp Scholarship Supportrp Scholarship Support 2017
Cranbrook Educational Community $82,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Fund 2017
Laces Of Love $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2017
Naples Music Club Dba Music Foundation Of Greater Naples $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2017
Naples Neighborhood Health Clinic $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2017
Paact (patient Advocates For Adv Cancer Treatments Inc) $2,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US Operating Fund 2017
Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2017
The Moorings Park Foundation $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2017
Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund Support 2016
Canine Companions $250 Santa Rosa, CA, US Operating Fund 2016
Community Foundation $1,000 Naples, FL, US Rp Scholarship Supportrp Scholarship Support 2016
Cranbrook Educational Community $80,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Capital Fund 2016
Evans Scholars Foundation $1,000 Golf, IL, US Operating Fund 2016
Laces Of Love $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2016
Michigan Humane Society $1,000 Birmingham Farms, MI, US Operating Fund 2016
Naples Neighborhood Health Clinic $10,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2016
Rare Foundation $1,000 Troy, MI, US Operating Fund 2016
Salvation Army $1,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2016
The Moorings Park Foundation $50,000 Naples, FL, US Operating Fund 2016
Alzheimer's Association-florida Gullf Coast Chapter $1,000 Clearwater, FL, US Alzheimer's Care, Support And Research 2015
Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia $100 Philadelphia, PA, US Cancer Run Event 2015
Community Foundation $2,000 Naples, FL, US Rp Scholarship Support 2015
Cranbrook Educational Community $130,000 Bloomfield Hills, MI, US Support Of Capital And Operating Funds 2015
Evans Scholars Foundation $1,000 Golf, IL, US Scholarship Fund Support 2015
Laces Of Love $1,000 Naples, FL, US Support Of Underpriviledged Children 2015
Naples Yacht Club Blue Gavel Scholarship Fund $1,000 Naples, FL, US Scholarship Fund Support 2015
Neighborhood Health Clinic $10,000 Naples, FL, US Quality Medical Services To Low Income, Working Unisured Collier County Adults 2015
Salvation Army $200 Naples, FL, US Operating Support 2015
The Moorings Park Foundation $75 Naples, FL, US Operating Support 2015
West Bay Charity Foundation $300 Estero, FL, US General Support And Scholarship Funding 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 38-2680420
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 176 Terra Ceia, FL 34250-0176

Key People (2)

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President Wayne B Lyon
Secretary Craig W Lyon

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.