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Paul Lynch Foundation

Accepts applications New Castle, Pennsylvania · EIN 256583550

Paul Lynch Foundation is a private foundation in New Castle, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,703 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $438 and the largest $9,298. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $22,812 the year before.

53% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$41,24614$1.6 million
2024$22,81210$1.7 million
2025$20,70315$1.7 million

How to apply

ContactPaul Lynch
2625 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105
Phone or email(724) 654-7000, attorneypaullynch@gmail.com
What to submitAcceptance letters from school or college. Grade Transcripts. Teacher Recommendations
RestrictionsRestricted to residents of Lawrence County PA

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Paul Lynch Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania13$11,155
New York1$9,298
Ohio1$250

Grants paid in 2025

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
NYU
New York, NY
Scholarship$9,298
Scottish Rite Cathedral
New Castle, PA
Community Support$2,119
Rcpa
Harrisburg, PA
Mental Health$2,100
YMCA
New Castle, PA
Donation to Y$1,600
Lawrence County Humane Society
New Castle, PA
Animal Care$1,550
Jameson Hospital Foundation
New Castle, PA
Hospital Support$1,400
Penn State University
State College, PA
Student Aid$783
Human Services Center
New Castle, PA
Mental Health$438
Meals on Wheels
New Castle, PA
Charitable Organization$400
New Castle High School
New Castle, PA
Sports$300
Veterans XX
Youngstown, OH
Support for Veterans$250
United Way of Lawrence County
New Castle, PA
Charitable Organization$200
Neshannock High School
New Castle, PA
Student Athletics$100
New Castle Playhouse
New Castle, PA
Community Theatre$100
Holy Spirit Parrish
New Castle, PA
Contribution$65

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Paul Lynch Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Paul Lynch Foundation give?

$20,703 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $438.

Who runs Paul Lynch Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Paul Lynch (Trustee) and Lauren Lynch (Trustee).

What does Paul Lynch Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.

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