The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc
The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. It made grants to charitable organizations, including organizations whose stated missions address hunger, poverty, community services, and humanitarian work.
The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $170,935
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $-3,034
- -571.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $3,877
- -17.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,777
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7996 Quay Court, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: (301) 589-4228
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 recipients include organizations based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; Federal Way, Washington; and Arlington, Virginia. These locations describe the recipients, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 56% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2020) to $223K (2021). In 2021 it made 22 grants totaling $223K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 22 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $223,000 |
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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 | $170,935 | $-3,034 | $5,777 | — | — | $3,877 | — | $6,865 |
| 2023 | $179,746 | $644 | $7,850 | — | — | $4,700 | — | $6,929 |
| 2022 | $186,952 | $6,069 | $10,554 | — | — | $7,000 | $3,819 | $8,168 |
| 2021 | $191,437 | $49,370 | $225,323 | $223,000 | 22 | $214,000 | $43,446 | $14,933 |
| 2020 | $367,390 | $10,642 | $176,254 | $172,000 | 48 | — | $10,642 | $23,672 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 listed 2021 grantees include organizations whose own missions address food access and hunger relief: Feed the Children says it works to end child hunger, and the an individual recipient says it seeks more equitable access to food and opportunity. Other listed grantees describe work on poverty, community services, and humanitarian needs. For example, FINCA International says it works to end poverty through sustainable solutions, while Bread for the City describes providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services to low-income Washington, D.C. residents.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 22 grants totaling $223,000 in 2021, an average of about $10,136 per grant. In 2020, it reported 48 grants totaling $172,000, an average of about $3,583 per grant.
Notable 2021 grants included $30,000 to Feed the Children, $20,000 to FINCA International, and $10,000 each to Bread for the City, Friends Committee on National Legislation, and Bread for the World Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Paul Hunter as president, Ann Hunter as trustee, and Rebecca Hunter as trustee.
The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc is led by Paul Hunter, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Hunter
President
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Ann Hunter
Trustee
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Rebecca Hunter
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Hunter (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $3K, to Paul Hunter (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc
How large is The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc?
The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc reported $171K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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 Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2021 recipients include organizations based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; Federal Way, Washington; and Arlington, Virginia. These locations describe the recipients, not a stated geographic focus for the foundation.
What is The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5552139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Daniel Lynch Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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