Liabilities / Assets
75th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Russ Lyon Charitable Foundation
EIN 46-5743236 • 501(c)3 • Scottsdale, AZ
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage
Profile
The russ lyon foundation strives to organize and work as a collective force, more powerful than the sum of the individuals, to improve the lives and communities of those in need, while spreading compassion and kindness within our state and across our borders.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.06x
Liabilities / Revenue
78th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
76th percentile
Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
84th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
85th percentile
Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
59th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$132,917
Up $38,385 (+41%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$7,827
Up $4,697 (+150%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$125,090
Up $33,688 (+37%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$152,191
Up $8,408 (+5.8%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$118,503
Down $15,278 (-11%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$33,688
Up $23,686 (+237%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $132,917
- Liabilities
- $7,827
- Net assets
- $125,090
- Revenue
- $152,191
- Expenses
- $118,503
- Net income
- $33,688
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $152,191
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The russ lyon foundation strives to organize and work as a collective force, more powerful than the sum of the individuals, to improve the lives and communities of those in need, while spreading compassion and kindness within our state and across our borders.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| DURING THE PAST YEAR, THE RUSS LYON FOUNDATION, THROUGH THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MADE OVER $109,000 IN GRANTS TO VARIOUS CHARITIES IN ARIZONA. | $109,755 | $7,682 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TODD GILLENWATER | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| STEPHANIE STEWART | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| JOY DORVINEN | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| ALEXANDRA BAUM | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| DAWN JACOBS | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Russ Lyon Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 46-5743236
- Phone
- 4805027868
- Address
- 7669 E PINNACLE PEAK RD SUITE 110, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255
Signing Officer
- Name
- Stephanie Stewart
- Title
- Treasurer
- Signed
- 2025-05-14
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Nordstrom & Associates Pc
- Address
- 150 W DALE AVE STE 2, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- Preparer
- Tim D Hansen CPA
- Phone
- 9287745086
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1
“| Donee's Name: RANCHO FELIZ | Donee's Address: 7109 E 2ND ST, SUITE 100 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251 | Relationship of Donee: NONE | Cash Amount Given: $35825”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.9
“| Donee's Name: Various Small Charitable Grants | Relationship of Donee: NONE | Cash Amount Given: $33585”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.10
“| Donee's Name: The Foster Alliance | Donee's Address: 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Suite 100 Phoenix AZ 85032 | Relationship of Donee: NONE | Cash Amount Given: $17000”
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.11
“Class of Activity: EDUCATION | Donee's Name: Mohave Community College Foundation | Donee's Address: 1971 Jagerson Ave. Kingman AZ 86409 | Relationship of Donee: NONE | Cash Amount Given: $10200”
Other Expenses.1001
“Advertising and Promotion $6858”
Other Expenses.1
“BANK FEES $616”
Other Expenses.2
“MISCELLANEOUS $442”
Other Expenses.3
“WEBSITE $382”
Other Assets.1005
“Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2246 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4372”
Total Liabilities.1001
“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3130 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $7827”
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