David B Lynch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David B Lynch Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $232,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$232,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $217,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $234,000 | 18 | $4.7 million |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 21 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $232,000 | 18 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
David B 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 David B Lynch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $83,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $42,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond Charitable Grant | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Election Reformers Network Inc | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue US | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation for Nantucket | General | $25,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General | $17,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation Inc | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Phillips Exeter Academy | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wbur | General purpose | $7,000 |
| Noble & Greenough School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Brimmer and May School | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lobkowicz Collections | General | $5,000 |
| Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundati | Research | $2,000 |
| Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Idf Life for A Child (USA) Inc | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| University of Oregon Fdn | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Fdn | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co of de
- Ms Linda H Lynch
- Mrs Ernestine L Friertz
Questions people ask
Does David B Lynch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David B Lynch Foundation give?
$232,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David B Lynch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brown Brothers Harriman Tr Co of de (Trustee), Ms Linda H Lynch (Trustee) and Mrs Ernestine L Friertz (Trustee).
What does David B Lynch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.