The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $216,200 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $115,000. 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$216,200
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $165,800 the year before.
68% of its 2025 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 | $206,725 | 24 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $165,800 | 17 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $216,200 | 22 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The Lynch Family Charitable 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 The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 18 | $187,800 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $28,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | General Operating Support | $115,000 |
| Currier Museum | General Operating Support | $27,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| City of Concord (fbo White Park Playground) | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Paul's School | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Inc | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Palace Theatre Trust | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Manchester | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Capitol Center for the Arts | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Plymouth State University | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Red Rivers Theatres Inc | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Morris Animal Foundation | General Operating Support | $400 |
| New Hampshire Public Broadcasting | General Operating Support | $300 |
| Concord Community Music School | General Operating Support | $250 |
| New Hampshire Public Radio | General Operating Support | $250 |
| Hopkinton High School | General Operating Support | $200 |
| NH Healthy Climate | General Operating Support | $200 |
| Hopkinton Woman's Club | General Operating Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Lynch
Questions people ask
Does The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation give?
$216,200 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John H Lynch (Trustee).
What does The Lynch Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.