Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1987, with $1,020,865 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6444 N Desert Wind Cir, Tucson, AZ, 85750 EIN 36-3488076 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.0M
▲ 26971.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$170K
Net assets
$1.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating116 mo reserves · +83% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation: 116 mo reserves · +83% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $87K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.6M
Operating margin
83.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,020,865▲26971% | $169,586▲74.5% | $1,644,036▲107% | $1,644,036▲107% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $3,771▼88.1% | $97,209▲51.3% | $792,757▼10.5% | $792,757▼10.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $31,761▼73.3% | $64,265▼14.5% | $886,195▼3.5% | $886,195▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $119,027▲131% | $75,135▲10.0% | $918,699▲5.0% | $918,699▲5.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $51,440▼43.5% | $68,292▼4.0% | $874,807▼1.9% | $874,807▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $91,014▲97.5% | $71,125▲12.9% | $891,659▲2.3% | $891,659▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $46,085▼65.3% | $62,979▲3.9% | $871,770▼1.9% | $871,770▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $132,946▲146% | $60,644▲15.0% | $888,664▲10.0% | $888,664▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $53,939▼35.4% | $52,750▼2.1% | $807,862▲0.1% | $807,862▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $83,455▼4.6% | $53,902▲17.1% | $806,673▲3.8% | $806,673▲3.8% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $87,440 | $46,043▲21.1% | $777,120▲5.6% | $777,120▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $38,011▼10.6% | $735,723 | $735,723 | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $42,523▼3.2% | $735,878▼2.5% | $735,878▼2.5% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $43,941 | $754,584 | $754,584 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3488076, based in Tucson, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation's EIN?
- Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3488076.
- How much revenue does Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation report?
- Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation reported $1,020,865 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Philip J & Carol J Lyons Foundation (EIN 36-3488076) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.