Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn
Flynn Family FDN is a private foundation based in Kennebunk, Maine. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, community services, and animal-welfare organizations.
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn at a glance
In short: Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn gave $275K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Maine. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,088
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,560,578
- +69.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (7 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing describes an application in written format by US mail, with verification of IRS-approved 501(c)(3) status, a description of the nonprofit and how it benefits the public, and the names of its officers and directors. Awards must meet an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) purpose; funds may not be used for political activities or purposes.
- Review Cycle
- December 31 year end.
- Deadline
- December 31 year end.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Wyndegate Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: (207) 985-6078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kennebunk High School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 158 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The remaining shares were North Dakota, Massachusetts, and Connecticut at 4% each, and Vermont at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 34 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2020) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk High School Kennebunk, ME | Donation | $25,000 |
| Maine State Society Protection Anim S Windham, ME | Donation | $20,000 |
| Town of Kennebunkport Visiting Nurs Kennebunkport, ME | Donation | $12,500 |
| Town of Kennebunkport Food Pantry Kennebunkport, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
| LifeFlight Biddeford, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
| Camp Kita Rome, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
| Dempsey Centers FOR CANCER Lewiston, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
| Master Christian School Kennebunk, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
| Squirrel Island Preservation Founda Southport, ME | Private Foundation | $10,000 |
| St Brigid School Portland, ME | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,560,578 | $1,363,046 | $316,673 | $275,000 | 34 | $275,000 | $1,321,373 | $131,636 |
| 2023 | $1,508,081 | $244,712 | $267,813 | $250,000 | 33 | $250,000 | $226,899 | $143,114 |
| 2022 | $1,531,182 | $45,000 | $270,450 | $250,000 | 29 | $250,000 | $25,550 | $153,147 |
| 2021 | $1,756,632 | $234,410 | $245,752 | $225,000 | 29 | $225,000 | $214,393 | $159,405 |
| 2020 | $1,767,974 | $215,454 | $229,998 | $210,000 | 33 | — | $195,456 | $126,383 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations working in areas such as animal care, conservation, education, and community services. For example, Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue describes its mission as rescuing stray animals and rehoming animals in need; Saco River Wildlife Center says it provides rehabilitative care to ill, injured, or orphaned Maine wildlife; and Boothbay Region Land Trust says it conserves natural habitat, scenic beauty, and working land for the public benefit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $275,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $7,000. Among the largest were $25,000 to Kennebunk High School, $20,000 to Maine State Society Protection Anim, and $12,500 to Town of Kennebunkport Visiting Nurs. It also awarded $10,000 each to Town of Kennebunkport Food Pantry, LifeFlight, Camp Kita, Dempsey Centers FOR CANCER, Master Christian School, Squirrel Island Preservation Founda, St Brigid School, CS3, and Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John P Flynn, Martha Flynn, Isabel F Lescure, Elisabeth F Roberts, and Mary F Woodman as trustees.
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisabeth F Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabel F Lescure
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Flynn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary F Woodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roselle Johnson (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn
How much does Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn give each year?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn gave $275K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 33 grants.
What is Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's typical grant size?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,088, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn that year got $7K on average.
Where does Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn give grants?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn gives mostly in Maine: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kennebunk, ME (10 grants), Kennebunkport, ME (3 grants) and Biddeford, ME (2 grants).
Does Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (31 grants) and "Private Foundation" (3 grants).
Who are Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's largest grantees?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's largest 2024 grantees include Kennebunk High School ($25,000), Maine State Society Protection Anim ($20,000) and Town of Kennebunkport Visiting Nurs ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations working in areas such as animal care, conservation, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's EIN?
Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1382984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Flynn Family FDN Co John Flynn 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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