The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation is a private foundation based in Brewster, Massachusetts. In 2024, it made 13 grants totaling $175,000 to organizations in Massachusetts, including arts, health, food assistance, housing, and cultural organizations.
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation gave $175K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $13,462
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,491,148
- +7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation lists John T. Lynch as the contact. It specifies no application form or materials and no deadline. Awards are restricted to charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary, or other charitable purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: John T Lynch
Mailing address: PO Box 1677, Brewster, MA 02631
Phone: (617) 877-4175
Email: jtlynch@jtltrustee.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Symphony Orchestra ($25K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $130K (2020) to $310K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $20,000 |
| CASA Myrna Vazquez Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $15,000 |
| Pine Street Inn Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $15,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Public Garden Inc Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| St Francis House Inc Boston, MA | To Further Entity's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,491,148 | $550,202 | $242,613 | $175,000 | 13 | $181,467 | $420,532 | $276,367 |
| 2023 | $4,183,559 | $162,565 | $67,969 | — | — | $11,681 | $108,377 | $222,226 |
| 2022 | $4,090,510 | $252,507 | $381,864 | $310,000 | 16 | $321,940 | $195,410 | $251,210 |
| 2021 | $4,232,563 | $2,051,070 | $173,067 | $130,000 | 11 | $141,015 | $155,847 | $158,176 |
| 2020 | $2,354,595 | $84,981 | $185,626 | $130,000 | 12 | — | $21,545 | $129,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $276K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Boston Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as presenting music and providing educational and training programs; Pine Street Inn says it works to end homelessness; and Casa Myrna Vazquez says it works to end domestic and dating violence through intervention, awareness, and prevention. The USS Constitution Museum describes its mission as engaging people of all ages in maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $175,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest awards were $25,000 each to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and $20,000 to the Greater Boston Food Bank. Other grants included $15,000 each to Casa Myrna Vazquez and Pine Street Inn, and $10,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Friends of the Public Garden, Massachusetts General Hospital, Rosie’s Place, St. Francis House, the USS Constitution Museum, and Women’s Lunch Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John T. Lynch as trustee.
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation is led by John T. Lynch, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John T. Lynch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$23K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to John T Lynch (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation
How much does The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation give each year?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation gave $175K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation give grants?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (13 grants).
Who are The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Symphony Orchestra ($25,000), Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary ($25,000) and The Greater Boston Food Bank ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $276K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation?
The foundation lists John T. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's EIN?
The Bobby and Peggy O'Connor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1918862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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