Lynch Family Foundation
The Lynch Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2021 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including schools, an arts organization, a church, and a donor-advised fund sponsor. The foundation’s 2020 filing is marked as its final return and says the board terminated the foundation; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Lynch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lynch Family Foundation gave $129K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $9K), top state Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $128,899
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- Average grant
- $8,593
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (48% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lynch Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the foundation’s final return; the foundation appears to have wound down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3507 Cactus Wren Way, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 831-7908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($62K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were reported as 48% to Indiana, 26% to Massachusetts, 19% to Texas, 3% to New York, and 2% to Minnesota. Listed recipients also included Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $129K (2021). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Indianapolis, IN | For Various Charitable Needs | $31,233 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Indianapolis, IN | For Various Charitable Needs | $31,233 |
| St Benedict Classical Academy South Natick, MA | For Education Advancement | $31,200 |
| Parkside Community Montessori School Austin, TX | For Education Advancement | $15,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic Church Austin, TX | For Religous Advancment | $4,000 |
| Eanes Orchestra Parent Association Austin, TX | For Education Advancement | $3,000 |
| Hill County Middle School Band Austin, TX | For Musical Advancement | $2,000 |
| Montessori Center of Minnesota St. Paul, MN | For Education Advancement | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Suppport Veterans and First Responders | $2,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | For Education Advancement | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $194 | $131,627 | $128,899 | 15 | — | $5,781 |
| 2020 | $131,466 | $52,826 | — | — | — | $52,826 | $4,383 |
| 2019 | $78,640 | $-1,037 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 4 | $3,276 | $5,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grants show support for education, religious advancement, music, and veterans and first responders. Among the grantees described in their own words, St. Benedict Classical Academy says it offers a classical Catholic education, Parkside Community Montessori School describes its Montessori-based educational mission, and Interlochen Center for the Arts says it engages people through educational, artistic, and cultural programs. Fractured Atlas describes its mission as making the journey from inspiration to practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $128,899. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $31,233, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $31,233 to Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, $31,200 to St. Benedict Classical Academy, and $15,000 to Parkside Community Montessori School. Other listed recipients included St. John Neumann Catholic Church ($4,000), Eanes Orchestra Parent Association ($3,000), and Interlochen Center for the Arts ($2,000).
The foundation’s 2020 filing describes distributions to organizations selected by its board members and states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Erika M. Redmond as board secretary, Karen M. Lynch as director, Nora M. Smith as board president, and Meghan Lynch as board treasurer.
Lynch Family Foundation is led by Nora M. Smith, Board President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Nora M. Smith
Board President
Director → Board President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen M. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erika M. Redmond
Board Secretary
Director → Board Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Meghan Lynch
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Meghan Jackson (2020) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Erika M. Lynch (2019) — Fndtn Manager
- Former: Michael J. Lynch (2019) — Fndtn Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Lynch Family Foundation
How much does Lynch Family Foundation give each year?
Lynch Family Foundation gave $129K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lynch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lynch Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,000, and its average grant was $8,593, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lynch Family Foundation give grants?
Lynch Family Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (5 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Lynch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Lynch Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Education Advancement" (9 grants).
Who are Lynch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lynch Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust ($62,466 across 2 grants), St Benedict Classical Academy ($31,200) and Parkside Community Montessori School ($15,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Lynch Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grants show support for education, religious advancement, music, and veterans and first responders. Among the grantees described in their own words, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lynch Family Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Lynch Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lynch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lynch Family Foundation's EIN?
Lynch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3504019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does 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-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 9, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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