Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC EIN: 27-0136524

Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $37K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$34K

-14.3% YoY

Grant Count

8

-38.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+39.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $37K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

ArlingtonBanner ElkCharlestonCharlotteGreenvilleHilton Head IslandJacksonvilleMemphisNew YorkNewlandStaten IslandTampaTriangleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$73K$146K$219K$292K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,137,859$1,134,100$1,020,452
Revenue$215,325$265,340$168,720
Expenses$37,651$40,761$86,917
Qualifying Distributions$33,500$39,100$85,000
Net Investment Income$36,604$121,279$26,748
Distributable Amount$93,544$70,364$66,373

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$22K$45K$67K$89K16 grants202016 grants202117 grants202213 grants20238 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

THE INDEPENDENCE FUND$16KHERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDAT…$5KHILTON HEAD HUMANE ASSOC…$5KALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION$3KAMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCI…$3KBOYS & GIRLS CLUB-HILTON…$2KGEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LO…$250AVERY HUMANE$250

Grant Size Distribution

70 grants across all recorded years

70<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Independence Fund ($16,000), Heritage Classic Foundation ($5,000), Hilton Head Humane Association ($5,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ARLINGTON, VAGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB-HILTON HEAD HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,000
HERITAGE CLASSIC FOUNDATION HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SCGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
HILTON HEAD HUMANE ASSOCIATION HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SCGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
THE INDEPENDENCE FUND CHARLOTTE, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$16,000
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LOMBARDI CANCER CENTER WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$250
AVERY HUMANE NEWLAND, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MICHAEL D LYNCHDIRECTOR1
LOUISE L LYNCHDIRECTOR1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable?

Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable?

As of 2024, Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable holds $1.1M in total assets with $215K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $34K in 2024.

Where does Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable operate?

Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable award?

In 2024, Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable awarded 8 grants totaling $34K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable reported a distributable amount of $94K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable's EIN?

Michael & Louise Lynch Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0136524. 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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