Lynx Foundation

NOVATO, CA EIN: 26-2817594

MOBILIZING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY AND THE RESOURCES OF PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR PEOPLE, PLACES AND THE PLANET.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.9M

+32.7% YoY

Revenue

$414K

+0.2% YoY

Net Investment Income

$414K

+0.2% YoY

Expenses

$120K

-72.7% YoY

About Lynx Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Lynx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $414K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

Fort WorthNewtownNovatoPlanoSan FranciscoSan RafaelWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$232K$463K$695K$927K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$17,939,876$13,520,201$15,128,818
Revenue$413,734$413,007$310,424
Expenses$119,833$438,904$351,726
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$413,734$413,007$310,424
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$133K$265K$398K$530K2 grants20208 grants20213 grants20223 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K7$50–100K6$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
VIKKI GARRODDIRECTOR0.2
JANELLE CAVANAGHDIRECTOR (START 1/24)0.2
MARGARET HAASCHAIRPERSON1
LANI ALODIRECTOR (THRU 12/23)0.2
RHEA SUHPRESIDENT & CEO0.5
LAUREN MCCLELLANDCFO (START 01/24)0.5
ASHLEY SMITHSECRETARY0.5
SA HARTMANCFO (THRU 12/23)0.5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynx Foundation?

Lynx Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in NOVATO, CA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Lynx Foundation?

As of 2024, Lynx Foundation holds $17.9M in total assets with $414K in annual revenue.

Where does Lynx Foundation operate?

Lynx Foundation has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Texas.

What is Lynx Foundation's EIN?

Lynx Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2817594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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