Lynch Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lynch Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,334 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$148,334
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $152,905 the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,905 | 53 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $148,334 | 45 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Lynch Family 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 Lynch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8 | $33,500 |
| Florida | 10 | $26,500 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $19,364 |
| New York | 3 | $12,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $8,650 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| Vermont | 4 | $7,243 |
| California | 3 | $5,577 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Georges School | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Artistree | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $8,650 |
| Trustees of Westminster School Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $6,192 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,008 |
| Anchor Health Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Boston College Trustees | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Church of Vero Beach | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Gifts of Love Inc (Farm to Family Inc) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theater Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Stephen Sillers Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Travelers Championship Birdie (Greater Hartford Community Foundation Inc) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| United Theatre Education Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| VNA Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Association | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,992 |
| Zack's Place Enrichment Center Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,820 |
| Avon Old Farms School Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| College of the Holy Cross | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Environmental Learning Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Ocean Community YMCA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Watch Hill Chapel Society | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Westerly Library (Memorial & Library Assoc) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Johns Island Foundation Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Charity Navigator (Giving Basket) | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Float Hope of Indian River County Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service League Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Pomfret Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army National Corp | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Watch Hill Conservancy | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Area Rotary | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $983 |
| Yellow Farmhouse Education Center | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Evy E Lynch
Questions people ask
Does Lynch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lynch Family Foundation give?
$148,334 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lynch Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Evy E Lynch (Trustee).
What does Lynch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.