Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports charitable organizations serving economically disadvantaged people in Rhode Island, with a stated focus on providing food and shelter.
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust at a glance
In short: Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust gave $23K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,324
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $391,353
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust
Who Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island. The grant program states that applicants must serve people in Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale Peace Dale, RI | Unrestricted General | $2,500 |
| Amos House Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| McAuley Corporation Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Westerly-Area-Rest-Meals-Warm-Inc Westerly, RI | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Comm Center Newport, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
| Better Lives Rhode Island Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,500 |
| Dorcas International Institute of RI Inc Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Providence Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island Providence, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Blackstone Valley Community Action Prog Pawtucket, RI | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $391,353 | $41,747 | $28,290 | $22,500 | 17 | $25,018 | $39,167 | $22,827 |
| 2024 | $377,763 | $36,704 | $22,000 | $17,000 | 14 | $19,386 | $33,882 | $21,285 |
| 2023 | $363,432 | $14,306 | $24,484 | $20,000 | 9 | $22,212 | $9,801 | $19,612 |
| 2022 | $373,761 | $-10,939 | $27,631 | $20,000 | 12 | $22,291 | $5,372 | $20,113 |
| 2021 | $412,348 | $84,270 | $20,510 | $15,000 | 12 | $17,498 | $81,380 | $22,232 |
| 2020 | $348,196 | $27,607 | $15,647 | $11,500 | 8 | — | $25,437 | $18,731 |
| 2019 | $334,358 | $21,370 | $17,838 | $13,500 | 1 | — | $20,371 | $18,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated purpose is to support organizations providing food and shelter to economically disadvantaged Rhode Island residents. Its grant program describes eligible organizations as those serving Rhode Island, with a focus on housing, shelter, and human services; grants are typically $1,000–$5,000, with larger or multi-year grants possible for special campaigns.
Examples of grantees’ work include McAuley Corporation’s provision of food, shelter, and clothing to vulnerable community members; Crossroads Rhode Island’s services for homeless or at-risk individuals and families; and the North Kingstown Food Pantry’s emergency food assistance. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $22,500 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,500, with a median grant of $1,000. The grant program describes a typical award range of $1,000–$5,000.
Among the 2025 grants, Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale received $2,500; Amos House Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry, McAuley Corporation, and Westerly-Area-Rest-Meals-Warm-Inc each received $2,000. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Comm Center and Better Lives Rhode Island each received $1,500. Crossroads Rhode Island received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2019) (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail Tarzwell (2019–2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust
How much does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust give each year?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust gave $23K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 14 grants.
What is Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's typical grant size?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,324, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust give grants?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust gives mostly in Rhode Island: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (7 grants), Newport, RI (2 grants) and Bristol, RI (2 grants).
Does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's largest grantees?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale ($2,500), Amos House Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry ($2,000) and McAuley Corporation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust reported $391K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust fund?
The trust’s stated purpose is to support organizations providing food and shelter to economically disadvantaged Rhode Island residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing says contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's EIN?
Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6095568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Adelaide Dawson Lynch Mem Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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