Danaher Lynch Family Foundation
The Danaher Lynch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to help unleash the potential of people in its community, and it supports education, critical community services, and entrepreneurial philanthropy.
Key facts about Danaher Lynch Family Foundation
In short: Danaher Lynch Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 46-5315398
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,475,974
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- Average grant
- $64,173
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-17.4% YoY
Grant Count
23
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
-17.4% YoY
Is Danaher Lynch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help unleash the potential of people in its community by assisting individuals and organizations in working together to meet community needs. Its stated focus areas are education, critical community services, and entrepreneurial philanthropy.
Its website says it provides scholarships to partnering Catholic elementary schools and to students applying to Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. For incoming Conwell-Egan freshmen, it describes two scholarships: a Community Scholarship and a Creative Arts Program Scholarship. Each is valued at $2,000 per year and may be renewed for four years if the recipient remains in good standing with the school and foundation.
Some 2024 recipients illustrate the range of supported organizations. The Franklin Institute says its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Friends of Washington Crossing Park says it works to share the story of Washington’s crossing of the Delaware and aid the site’s preservation and development. New Hope Arts says it seeks to increase awareness and support for regional arts and enrich lives through education and events. These are the recipients’ own descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,475,974. Grant amounts ranged from $3,345 to $516,056, with a median of $10,000. Earlier reported totals were $1,787,549 across 23 grants in 2023 and $1,705,026 across 26 grants in 2021.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 11% to recipients in New Jersey, and 0% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 23 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2024) to $4.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conwell Egan Catholic Highschool ($516K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 97 (77%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conwell Egan Catholic Highschool Fairless Hills, PA | Education | $516,056 |
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | Education | $310,000 |
| Holy Family Regional Catholic HS Levittown, PA | Education | $167,875 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | Education | $160,973 |
| YMCA Doylestown, PA | Youth Development | $100,000 |
| St Ephrem School Bensalem, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| Holy Trinity School Morrisville, PA | Education | $20,000 |
| St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace Langhorne, PA | Education | $15,000 |
| St Michael the Archangel School Levittown, PA | Education | $13,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,475,974 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,787,549 | 23 |
| 2021 | $1,705,026 | 26 |
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Thomas Lynch, Patricia Lynch, Katherine Papandrea, Susan DiLisio, Kathleen Shegda, Pamela Lynch, Barbara Robleto, Kevin Lynch, Colleen Guernsey, and Brian Lynch as officers or directors.
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation is led by Kathleen Shegda, Director of Executive Director S on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen Shegda
Director of Executive Director S
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pamela Lynch
Director of Communications
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Barbara Robleto
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brian Lynch
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Colleen Guernsey
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kevin Lynch
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mark Bardi
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Katherine Papandrea
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Lynch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Dilisio
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Lynch
Chariman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 13 South Sycamore Street, Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (267) 364-5052
Website: https://dlff.org
Frequently asked questions about Danaher Lynch Family Foundation
How much does Danaher Lynch Family Foundation give each year?
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation gave $1.5M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 23 grants.
What is Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $64,173, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Danaher Lynch Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Danaher Lynch Family Foundation give grants?
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Langhorne, PA (4 grants), Levittown, PA (3 grants), Fairless Hills, PA (2 grants) and New Hope, PA (2 grants).
Does Danaher Lynch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants).
Who are Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Conwell Egan Catholic Highschool ($516,056), The Franklin Institute ($310,000) and Holy Family Regional Catholic HS ($167,875), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Danaher Lynch Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help unleash the potential of people in its community by assisting individuals and organizations in working together to meet community needs. Its stated focus areas are education, critical community services, and entrepreneurial philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Danaher Lynch Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's EIN?
Danaher Lynch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5315398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Danaher Lynch Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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