Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust
Preselected recipients only
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $22,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$22,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$488,296
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 9 | $413,851 |
| 2024 | $17,000 | 14 | $445,891 |
| 2025 | $22,500 | 17 | $488,296 |
How to apply
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust 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 Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 17 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Amos House Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| McAuley Corporation | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Westerly-Area-Rest-Meals-Warm-Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Comm Center | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Better Lives Rhode Island | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Dorcas International Institute of Ri Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Providence | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Blackstone Valley Community Action Prog | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank Assoc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| North Kingstown Food Pantry Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Little Compton Community Center Corp | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| St Peters By the Sea Church | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Benjamin Church Senior Center Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| East Bay Food Pantry | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust give?
$22,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and faith communities.