Lynch Foundation Inc
The Lynch Foundation inc is organized to raise funds for and to support chariable organizations in southern Idaho, primarily organizations that work for the prevention of suicide and to promote suicide awareness.
Lynch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lynch Foundation Inc gave $147K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,797
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,466
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $58,832
- +119.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lynch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Simply Hope Family Outreach ($66K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $171K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Hope Family Outreach Burley, ID | Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| Magic Valley Humanitarian Center Rupert, ID | Support Operations | $35,000 |
| Mini Cassia Suicide Prevention Awareness and Support Corporation Heyburn, ID | Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| Joey Logano Charitable Foundation Nuntersville, NC | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| St Nicholas Catholic School Rupert, ID | Charitable Support | $6,001 |
| Simply Hope Family Outreach Burley, ID | Charitable Support | $5,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,832 | $181,312 | $149,297 | $146,797 | 6 |
| 2023 | $26,817 | $115,143 | $125,500 | $105,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $37,174 | $163,595 | $196,500 | $171,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $70,078 | $144,005 | $121,510 | — | — |
| 2020 | $47,583 | $83,342 | $50,068 | — | — |
About Lynch Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lynch Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Burley, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $147K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lynch Foundation Inc is led by Nicholas Lynch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Lynch
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James C. Lynch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Lynch
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lynch Foundation Inc
How much does Lynch Foundation Inc give each year?
Lynch Foundation Inc gave $147K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 3 grants.
What is Lynch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lynch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,466, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lynch Foundation Inc give grants?
Lynch Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burley, ID (2 grants) and Rupert, ID (2 grants).
Does Lynch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lynch Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (5 grants).
Who are Lynch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lynch Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Simply Hope Family Outreach ($65,796 across 2 grants), Magic Valley Humanitarian Center ($35,000) and Mini Cassia Suicide Prevention Awareness and Support Corporation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lynch Foundation Inc?
Lynch Foundation Inc reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $181K.
What is Lynch Foundation Inc?
Lynch Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Burley, ID. It holds $59K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lynch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lynch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2069921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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