Lyon College is located in Batesville, AR. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Lyon College employed 539 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyon College is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Lyon College generated $34.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.6m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LYON COLLEGE OFFERS A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION OF SUPERIOR QUALITY IN A PERSONALIZED SETTING. A SELECTIVE, INDEPENDENT, UNDERGRADUATE, RESIDENTIAL TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY AFFILIATED WITH THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA). LYON ENCOURAGES THE FREE INTELLECTUAL INQUIRY ESSENTIAL TO SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. WITH A RICH SCHOLARLY AND RELIGIOUS HERITAGE, LYON DEVELOPS, IN A CULTURE OF HONOR, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND LEADERS COMMITTED TO CONTINUED PERSONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTRUCTION & OTHER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT - UNDERGRADUATE AND NON-CREDIT CLASSES ARE PROVIDED.
STUDENT AID AND STUDENT LOANS - SCHOLARSHIPS, WORK STUDY PROGRAMS, AND LOANS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATIONS.
AUXILARY ENTERPRISES - HOUSING, FOOD SERVICES, AND BOOKSTORE ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TO THOSE ON CAMPUS TO ENHANCE CAMPUS LIFE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Wilson Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Victor Werley Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Scott Wood Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| David Jones Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| James L Rutherford III Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| William Branch Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Creative Dining Services Food Services | 6/29/23 | $2,557,124 | 
| National Management Resources Maintenance Management | 6/29/23 | $1,361,662 | 
| Apogee Telecom Information Technology | 6/29/23 | $980,380 | 
| Jenzabar Information Technology | 6/29/23 | $264,989 | 
| Cromwell Architects Architects/engineers | 6/29/23 | $159,242 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $6,253,069 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,879,046 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $136,638 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,132,115 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,367,513 | 
| Investment income | $1,564,633 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | -$84,772 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,714,002 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $51,471 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $33,951,461 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,777,982 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $627,354 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $219,574 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $9,090,369 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $1,796,072 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $461,482 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $34,757 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,231 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $579,434 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $591,383 | 
| Office expenses | $1,184,873 | 
| Information technology | $411,039 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $651,511 | 
| Travel | $924,328 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $936,389 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,970,713 | 
| Insurance | $481,454 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $37,580,960 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,920,588 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,019,861 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,053,690 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $442,911 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $8,248 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $137,572 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,119,431 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,023,385 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $52,331,965 | 
| Investments—other securities | $6,448,935 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $40,471 | 
| Total assets | $114,547,057 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,740,966 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $8,870,545 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,280 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $29,177,424 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,318,106 | 
| Total liabilities | $42,111,321 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,137,967 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,297,769 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $114,547,057 |