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Dennis And Janis Lyon Foundation

  • Paradise Vly, AZ
  • Tax-exempt since March 2009
  • EIN: 26-1606076

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.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$595 (2024)

Expenses
$33.1k (2024)

Total Assets
$23k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$595
Expenses
$33,050
Net Income
-$32,455
Net Assets
$23,037
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $595
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $31,050
93.9%
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 $23,037
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $23,037
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$100,000
Expenses
$69,849
Net Income
$30,151
Net Assets
$55,492
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $67,819
97.1%
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 $55,492
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,492
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on March 26, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$109,864
Net Income
-$9,864
Net Assets
$4,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $107,710
98.0%
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 $4,446
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 12, 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
$100,550
Expenses
$119,075
Net Income
-$18,525
Net Assets
$14,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
99.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $550
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $119,075
100%
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 $14,310
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,310
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$93,984
Net Income
$6,016
Net Assets
$32,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $93,984
100%
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 $32,835
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $32,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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
$100,000
Expenses
$99,275
Net Income
$725
Net Assets
$26,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $96,275
97.0%
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 $26,819
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $26,818
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$141,325
Net Income
-$41,325
Net Assets
$26,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $141,225
99.9%
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 $26,094
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 29, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$131,415
Net Income
-$31,415
Net Assets
$67,419
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $129,915
98.9%
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 $67,419
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,419
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 16, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$105,165
Net Income
-$5,165
Net Assets
$98,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $104,665
99.5%
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 $98,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $98,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (President) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 15, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$111,711
Net Income
-$11,711
Net Assets
$103,999
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $111,211
99.6%
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 $103,999
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $103,999
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (President) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 23, 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
$100,000
Expenses
$65,996
Net Income
$34,004
Net Assets
$115,710
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,209
98.8%
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 $115,710
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $115,710
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (President) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (Vice Preside) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2015

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
$150,000
Expenses
$94,920
Net Income
$55,080
Net Assets
$81,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $150,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $93,032
98.0%
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 $81,706
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $81,706
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dennis Lyon (President) $0 $0
Janis Lyon (Vice President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 12, 2014

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
$1
Expenses
$53,400
Net Income
-$53,399
Net Assets
$26,625
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,900
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 $26,626
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $26,625

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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
$70,889
Expenses
$51,960
Net Income
$18,929
Net Assets
$80,025
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $70,889
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $47,751
91.9%
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 $80,026
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $80,025

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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.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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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