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The Lyon Family Foundation

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Jan. 2008
  • EIN: 26-1500324

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.22M (2023)

Expenses
$1.74M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.75M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$243k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,223,767
Expenses
$1,742,406
Net Income
-$518,639
Net Assets
$3,505,610
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $995,417
81.3%
Interest Revenue $343
0.0%
Dividends $172,592
14.1%
Sales of Assets $55,415
4.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,574,135
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $82,000
4.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,748,133
Total Liabilities $242,523
Net Assets $3,505,610
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $82,000 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 5, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,760,887
Expenses
$1,991,706
Net Income
-$230,819
Net Assets
$4,024,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,153,900
65.5%
Interest Revenue $89
0.0%
Dividends $141,565
8.0%
Sales of Assets $465,333
26.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,845,248
92.6%
Compensation of Officers* $82,000
4.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,178,375
Total Liabilities $154,126
Net Assets $4,024,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $82,000 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,731,788
Expenses
$1,293,593
Net Income
$438,195
Net Assets
$4,255,068
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,013,214
58.5%
Interest Revenue $9
0.0%
Dividends $203,499
11.8%
Sales of Assets $515,066
29.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,170,488
90.5%
Compensation of Officers* $82,000
6.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,671,375
Total Liabilities $416,307
Net Assets $4,255,068
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $82,000 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$242,200
Expenses
$1,106,321
Net Income
-$864,121
Net Assets
$3,816,873
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $104,805
43.3%
Interest Revenue $22
0.0%
Dividends $120,268
49.7%
Sales of Assets $17,105
7.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $987,028
89.2%
Compensation of Officers* $84,103
7.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,144,753
Total Liabilities $327,880
Net Assets $3,816,873
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $84,103 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Sept. 30, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$465,442
Expenses
$922,362
Net Income
-$456,920
Net Assets
$4,680,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $311,450
66.9%
Interest Revenue $440
0.1%
Dividends $138,839
29.8%
Sales of Assets $14,713
3.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $485,335
52.6%
Compensation of Officers* $87,406
9.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,918,810
Total Liabilities $237,816
Net Assets $4,680,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $87,406 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Aug. 5, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$217,159
Expenses
$747,193
Net Income
-$964,352
Net Assets
$5,137,914
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $138,526
Interest Revenue $831
Dividends $100,288
Sales of Assets -$456,804
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $565,223
75.6%
Compensation of Officers* $77,917
10.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,298,324
Total Liabilities $160,410
Net Assets $5,137,914
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $77,917 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$125,575
Expenses
$427,620
Net Income
-$302,045
Net Assets
$6,102,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $27
0.0%
Dividends $93,704
74.6%
Sales of Assets $31,844
25.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $189,686
44.4%
Compensation of Officers* $65,000
15.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,184,759
Total Liabilities $82,493
Net Assets $6,102,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Alexandra Lyon (Executive Di) $65,000 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0
Donna Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on June 29, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$118,761
Expenses
$219,565
Net Income
-$100,804
Net Assets
$3,736,517
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $27
0.0%
Dividends $108,660
91.5%
Sales of Assets $10,074
8.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $195,070
88.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,754,010
Total Liabilities $17,493
Net Assets $3,736,517
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna Lyon (Executive Di) $0 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on June 28, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$93,537
Expenses
$183,534
Net Income
-$89,997
Net Assets
$3,837,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
0.0%
Dividends $77,999
83.4%
Sales of Assets $15,533
16.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $180,500
98.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,837,321
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,837,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna Lyon (Executive Di) $0 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$510,578
Expenses
$2,963
Net Income
$507,615
Net Assets
$3,927,318
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
0.0%
Dividends $128,200
25.1%
Sales of Assets $382,373
74.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,000
33.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,927,318
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,927,318
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna Lyon (Executive Di) $0 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 22, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$210,158
Expenses
$235,659
Net Income
-$25,501
Net Assets
$3,419,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $62,430
29.7%
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $144,105
68.6%
Sales of Assets $3,610
1.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $229,395
97.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,419,703
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,419,703
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Donna Lyon (Executive Director) $0 $0
David Lyon (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 16, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$182,206
Expenses
$267,208
Net Income
-$85,002
Net Assets
$3,445,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $138,758
76.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,448
23.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $208,500
78.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,445,204
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $3,445,203

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$193,358
Expenses
$181,600
Net Income
$11,758
Net Assets
$3,215,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $75,000
38.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $125,900
65.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $180,000
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,215,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,215,085

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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