The David and Christina Lynch Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Mead, WA EIN: 35-2476546

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mead, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $436K.

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation at a glance

In short: The David and Christina Lynch Foundation gave $436K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $145K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$435,661
+367.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
3
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$145,220
+367.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$195,661
Total assets
$10,655
+0.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The David and Christina Lynch Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Catholic Charities: $200KCatholic Charities$200KGonzaga University: $196KGonzaga University$196KSpokane Valley Summer Theatre: $40KSpokane Valley Summer Theatre$40K

The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($200K). Together the top 3 received $436K.

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K2$50–100K6$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 19 (42%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

SpokaneSpokane ValleyCoeur d'Alene

How The David and Christina Lynch Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M7 grants2020 3 grants2021 3 grants2022 3 grants2023 3 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2023) to $893K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $436K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Charities Spokane, WAProvides Social Services to People in Need$200,000
Gonzaga University Spokane, WACollege Athletics$195,661
Spokane Valley Summer Theatre Spokane Valley, WAPerforming Arts Theatre$40,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$10,655$438,046$438,046$435,6613$435,661$525
2023$10,655$87,829$95,329$93,1613$93,161$526
2022$18,155$807,787$807,787$805,6013$805,601$894
2021$18,155$427,950$572,950$570,0003$570,000$4,465
2020$163,155$1,016,950$894,450$892,5007—$5,019

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Christina Lynch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $525 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christina M. Lynch

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David M. Lynch

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew M. Lynch

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/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 The David and Christina Lynch Foundation

How much does The David and Christina Lynch Foundation give each year?

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation gave $436K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 3 grants.

What is The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's typical grant size?

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $195,661, and its average grant was $145,220, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The David and Christina Lynch Foundation give grants?

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (2 grants).

Does The David and Christina Lynch Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is The David and Christina Lynch Foundation?

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $525 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's EIN?

The David and Christina Lynch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2476546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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