M4K Lynchburg Inc
M4K Lynchburg Inc is a public charity based in Lynchburg, Virginia, that raises money to improve the quality of life for local children. It partners with local charities and businesses and raises funds through an annual mustache-growing event.
M4K Lynchburg Inc at a glance
In short: M4K Lynchburg Inc gave $464K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $464,210
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,342
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,100
- -37.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M4K Lynchburg Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1611 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone: (434) 426-1813
Website: https://m4klynchburg.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M4K Lynchburg Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park View Mission ($34K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 89 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% to recipients in Tennessee. The listed grants show substantial support for Lynchburg-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M4K Lynchburg Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2020) to $464K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park View Mission Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $33,560 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $31,500 |
| Central Virginia United Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $30,750 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central VA Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $30,000 |
| CASA Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $30,000 |
| Jubilee Family Development Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $30,000 |
| Miller Home Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $30,000 |
| New Vistas Schools Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $28,900 |
| Elizabeths Early Learning Center Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $25,000 |
| Miriams House Lynchburg, VA | Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,100 | $563,785 | $571,919 | $464,210 | 24 |
| 2023 | $20,946 | $538,358 | $562,573 | $443,500 | 20 |
| 2022 | $45,161 | $474,418 | $475,405 | $377,500 | 18 |
| 2021 | $46,148 | $496,402 | $472,093 | $415,523 | 15 |
| 2020 | $21,839 | $289,147 | $268,308 | $256,345 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to improve the quality of life for local children through individual fundraising and partnerships with local charities and businesses during a mustache-growing event. The filing says the board interviews potential local children’s charities and votes on organizations to receive funds; selected organizations must also provide growers to participate in the fundraising.
The 2024 grantees illustrate support for organizations with varied child- and youth-related missions. For example, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg says it provides after-school activities and programs that promote children’s development. Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center says it provides personalized care and supports children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Miriam’s House describes its mission as ending homelessness by rebuilding lives and empowering vulnerable community members; Lynchburg Beacon of Hope says it helps public school students aspire to and prepare for post-secondary education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not M4K Lynchburg’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, M4K Lynchburg awarded 24 grants totaling $464,210. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $33,560, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $33,560 to Park View Mission, $31,500 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg, and $30,750 to Central Virginia United. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginia, CASA, Jubilee Family Development, and Miller Home each received $30,000. Other listed awards included $28,900 to New Vistas Schools, $25,000 to Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center, and $20,000 each to Miriam’s House and Lynchburg Beacon of Hope. The filing gives the stated purpose for these grants as improving the quality of life for local children.
The filing describes a selection process in which the board interviews potential local children’s charities and votes on recipients. Organizations selected to receive funds must provide growers to participate in the fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christ(h)opher Boswell as president, Lanny Duncan as vice president, and Tom Capps as secretary. Directors listed are Ryan Divina, John Anderson, Tim King, Thomas Lawton, Ben Barr, Ryan Mayo, and Doug Leech.
M4K Lynchburg Inc is led by Christhoper Boswell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christhoper Boswell
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Divina
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lawton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Barr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Mayo
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Leech
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Hinkley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanny Duncan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Capps
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 M4K Lynchburg Inc
How much does M4K Lynchburg Inc give each year?
M4K Lynchburg Inc gave $464K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $444K across 20 grants.
What is M4K Lynchburg Inc's typical grant size?
M4K Lynchburg Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,342, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from M4K Lynchburg Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does M4K Lynchburg Inc give grants?
M4K Lynchburg Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (22 grants).
Does M4K Lynchburg Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on M4K Lynchburg Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Improve the Quality of Life for Local Children" (24 grants).
Who are M4K Lynchburg Inc's largest grantees?
M4K Lynchburg Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Park View Mission ($33,560), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg ($31,500) and Central Virginia United ($30,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M4K Lynchburg Inc?
M4K Lynchburg Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $564K.
What does M4K Lynchburg Inc fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to improve the quality of life for local children through individual fundraising and partnerships with local charities and businesses during a mustache-growing event. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M4K Lynchburg Inc?
M4K Lynchburg Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check m4klynchburg.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is M4K Lynchburg Inc's EIN?
M4K Lynchburg Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1738785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M4K Lynchburg Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m4k-lynchburg-inc-morg_ebd418b3b3854b14a2bae0a8867c9df4
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