J Lynn Foundation
J Lynn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $35K.
J Lynn Foundation at a glance
In short: J Lynn Foundation gave $49K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,000
- +92.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,444
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $283,809
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who J Lynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Diego Food Bank ($11K). Together the top 9 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Lynn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2350% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 230% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | General Support | $11,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | General Support | $6,555 |
| KPBS San Diego, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio St. Paul, MN | General Support | $6,000 |
| Monarch School San Diego, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Chapman University Orange, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Rick & Katie Moore Foundation Coronado, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| San Diego Center for the Blind San Diego, CA | General Support | $2,445 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Columbia, MD | General Support | $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 | $283,809 | $37,094 | $54,475 | $49,000 | 9 | $52,480 | $35,187 | $22,815 |
| 2024 | $301,190 | $7,525 | $29,261 | $25,500 | 5 | $28,068 | $6,332 | $19,849 |
| 2022 | $363,487 | $390,482 | $4,000 | $2,000 | 1 | $2,010 | $388,492 | $12,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Lynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Lynn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elena Lady Dougan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micki Roseman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Benedict
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 J Lynn Foundation
How much does J Lynn Foundation give each year?
J Lynn Foundation gave $49K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 5 grants.
What is J Lynn Foundation's typical grant size?
J Lynn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Lynn Foundation give grants?
J Lynn Foundation gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants).
Does J Lynn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Lynn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Lynn Foundation's largest grantees?
J Lynn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Diego Food Bank ($11,000), San Diego Rescue Mission ($6,555) and KPBS ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Lynn Foundation?
J Lynn Foundation reported $284K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J Lynn Foundation's EIN?
J Lynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4902750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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