THE LYNCH FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

BOSTON, MAEIN 043017940 Website

Annual Giving

$8.3M+7% YoY

Grants

107

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Lynch Foundation forges partnerships with nonprofit organizations whose innovative ideas have the potential to sustain, multiply and influence the lives of others. Their core mission is to create sustainable social change through strategic partnerships with nonprofits.

Focus Areas

catholic educationearly childhood educationk-12 educationarts and arts educationmuseum and cultural institution capital supporthigher education scholarshipsglobal health fellowshipsmedical research

Grant Types

capital campaign supportgeneral operating supportendowment supportscholarshipsprogram expansion grantscapital/project supportfellowshipscapacity buildingemergency/disaster reliefresearch funding

Funded Initiatives

Education (Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College), Cultural and historic preservation, Health care and wellness, Religious and educational efforts, Community development capital grants

How to Apply

Rolling application, submit concept paper online, 1-3 months review, entire process 6-9 months

Does Not Fund

Does not fund more than 5% of organization's budget; no emergency/immediate funding; strict mission alignment required

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+7%

$8.3M

Grants

107

Median

$50K

States

2023-12%

$7.7M

Grants

105

Median

$33K

States

2022

$8.8M

Grants

Median

$28K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$2K

Smallest

$24K

25th Pctile

$100K

75th Pctile

$513K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $24K and $100K.

Largest Recent Grants

$513K

2024

LAWRENCE CATHOLIC ACADEMY

MA · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT

$511K

2024

MISSION GRAMMAR SCHOOL

MA · EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM

$400K

2024

CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF ROXBURY

MA · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$400K

2024

FIDELITY CHARITABLE

MA · DISCRETIONARY GRANTS

$300K

2024

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

MA · GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY FELLOWSHIPS

Geographic Focus

$7.5M93 grants

$325K3 grants

$151K2 grants

$100K1 grants

$40K2 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$146.8M

$8.3M(5.6%)

2023

$130.0M

$7.7M(5.9%)

2022

$115.3M

$8.8M(7.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.