Lynn Foundation
Lynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Redding, California. Its 2023 filing reports 29 grants totaling $219,000, with listed purposes focused on furthering recipients’ tax-exempt religious goals.
Lynn Foundation at a glance
In short: Lynn Foundation gave $219K across 29 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $219,000
- +33.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,552
- +33.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $10,051,649
- +2.7% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lynn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes requests as a letter with supporting documentation and says requests must be within the foundation’s mission statement. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Don Lynn
Mailing address: 3572 Leonard Street, Redding, CA 96002
Phone: (530) 223-0286
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to Texas (3%), Tennessee (2%), New York (2%), and Minnesota (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2022) to $219K (2023). In 2023 it made 29 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $219,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,051,649 | $548,395 | $283,368 | $219,000 | 29 | $232,571 | $16,775 |
| 2022 | $9,790,104 | $693,188 | $231,050 | $164,500 | 29 | $179,667 | $145,348 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2023 grants include churches, ministries, Christian radio, and other organizations; the stated purpose for the listed grants is to further the recipients’ tax-exempt religious goals.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $219,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Youth Alive Ministries, $40,000 to Elevate Ministries, $20,000 to KVIP Christian Radio, and $15,000 each to Pathway Church and Grace Baptist Church.
The foundation reported 29 grants totaling $164,500 in 2022. Its 2023 filing, the latest on this page, reports 29 grants totaling $219,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Don Lynn and Darlene Lynn as vice presidents, David Lynn as president and secretary, and Becky Kampschroeder as a vice president.
Lynn Foundation is led by David Lynn, President & Secretary on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Lynn
President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2023)
Becky Kampschroeder
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Lynn
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Lynn
Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to David Lynn (Pres/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Lynn Foundation
How much does Lynn Foundation give each year?
Lynn Foundation gave $219K across 29 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $165K across 29 grants.
What is Lynn Foundation's typical grant size?
Lynn Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,552, across 29 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lynn Foundation give grants?
Lynn Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
How large is Lynn Foundation?
Lynn Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $548K.
What does Lynn Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a foundation mission. Its 2023 grants include churches, ministries, Christian radio, and other organizations; the stated purpose for the listed grants is to further the recipients’ tax-exempt religious goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lynn Foundation?
The foundation’s 2022 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lynn Foundation's EIN?
Lynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0196406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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