Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $309,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $309,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 4 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn University Inc | Current use for general charitable purposes | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania State University | Current use for general charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| The Quell Foundation | Current use for general charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Birch Hill Behavioral Health | Current use for general charitable purposes | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen S Lynch
- Kevin M Lynch
Questions people ask
Does Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen S Lynch (Trustee) and Kevin M Lynch (Trustee).
What does Karen and Kevin Lynch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.