The Lynch Foundation
The Lynch Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1988 by Carolyn and Peter Lynch, it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, with a stated commitment to expanding access to opportunity and helping people and communities thrive.
The Lynch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lynch Foundation gave $8.3M across 107 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in Massachusetts. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,250,254
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 107
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $77,105
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $146,827,858
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (28 of 107, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (91% 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 Lynch Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that all requests are submitted electronically through its website. Applicants should complete a concept paper describing the organization, the request, and its objectives. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations performing work primarily in Massachusetts and working within the foundation’s stated giving guidelines.
- Review Cycle
- Concept papers are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Deadline
- Concept papers are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Contact
Application contact: Kathryn M Everett
Mailing address: 109 State St Ste 404, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 639-1280
Website: https://thelynchfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Lynch Foundation
Who The Lynch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lawrence Catholic Academy ($513K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
520 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 268 grants of 520 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts. In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts; 4% went to New York, 2% to California, 1% to Missouri, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lynch Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 107 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $69K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $7.7M (2023) to $9.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 107 grants totaling $8.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Catholic Academy Lawrence, MA | Capital Campaign and Early Childhood Support | $512,576 |
| Mission Grammar School Boston, MA | Early Childhood Program | $510,576 |
| Children's Services of Roxbury Roxbury, MA | Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Boston, MA | Discretionary Grants | $400,000 |
| Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | Global Health Equity Fellowships | $300,000 |
| Esperanza Academy Lawrence, MA | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Boston, MA | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| St Mary's Center for Women and Children Dorchester, MA | Capital Campaign | $250,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Paul e. Farmer scholarship fund & general operating support | $225,000 |
| I2 Learning Foundation New York, NY | Day of Ai | $200,000 |
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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 | $146,827,858 | $31,959,328 | $11,135,719 | $8,250,254 | 107 | $9,802,783 | $30,626,392 | $6,445,872 |
| 2023 | $130,010,432 | $6,237,818 | $9,990,132 | $7,723,164 | 105 | $9,113,627 | $5,361,313 | $6,010,072 |
| 2022 | $115,314,269 | $-12,519,963 | $11,270,902 | $8,804,863 | 99 | $10,349,394 | $329,913 | $7,250,771 |
| 2021 | $176,006,196 | $42,142,694 | $12,412,906 | $9,302,763 | 118 | $13,154,143 | $40,993,018 | $7,998,207 |
| 2020 | $145,946,715 | $7,320,765 | $10,492,877 | $7,968,220 | 91 | — | $6,500,786 | $5,897,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lynch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.4M 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
The foundation says it aims to expand access to life-changing opportunities and provides funding and strategic guidance to nonprofits, including early-stage and scaling organizations. Its focus areas are education; health care and wellness, including social determinants of health; preservation and access to cultural and historic assets and open space for all; the religious and educational efforts of the Roman Catholic Church; and housing and homelessness.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Children’s Services of Roxbury says it works to provide high-quality services to economically disadvantaged children, youth, families, and individuals. Esperanza Academy describes itself as a tuition-free, all-girls middle school in Lawrence that supports students’ growth and opportunities. FamilyAid Boston says it helps parents and caregivers facing homelessness secure and sustain housing. Pine Street Inn says it works to end homelessness through services that include outreach, emergency support, housing, and job training.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 107 grants totaling $8,250,254. Grant amounts ranged from $2,288 to $512,576, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest awards were $512,576 to Lawrence Catholic Academy for a capital campaign and early childhood support; $510,576 to Mission Grammar School for its early childhood program; $400,000 each to Children’s Services of Roxbury for a capital campaign and Fidelity Charitable for discretionary grants; and $300,000 to Harvard Medical School for global health equity fellowships.
Other notable 2024 grants included $250,000 each to Esperanza Academy, FamilyAid Boston, and St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children; $225,000 to Partners in Health for the Paul E. Farmer Scholarship Fund and general operating support; and $200,000 each to i2 Learning Foundation for Day of AI and YMCA of the North Shore for the Salem rooftop playground.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Peter S. Lynch, president and chairman; Kathryn M. Everett, executive director; Victoria Prudden, chief operations officer; Richard Spillane, treasurer; and Elizabeth de Montrichard, secretary. Listed trustees are Ralph C. Sweetland, MD; Nancy Coolidge; Mary Witkowski; Marie-Claude Tanny; and John Regan.
The Lynch Foundation is led by Kathryn M. Everett, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn M. Everett
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$518K (2020) → $592K (2024)
Peter S. Lynch
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Witkowski
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Coolidge
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph C. Sweetland MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Regan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Fernandez
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie-Claude Tanny
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Prudden
Chief Operations Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Anne Lukowski
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth De Montrichard
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Spillane
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Morton (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Regan (2020) — 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 $592K, to Kathryn M Everett (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lynch Foundation
How much does The Lynch Foundation give each year?
The Lynch Foundation gave $8.3M across 107 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.7M across 105 grants.
What is The Lynch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lynch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $77,105, across 107 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lynch Foundation that year got $69K on average.
Where does The Lynch Foundation give grants?
The Lynch Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (43 grants), Dorchester, MA (4 grants), Lawrence, MA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lynch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of The Lynch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 107) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Early Childhood Program" (19 grants), "Capital Campaign" (9 grants) and "Scholarship Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Lynch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lynch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lawrence Catholic Academy ($512,576), Mission Grammar School ($510,576) and Children's Services of Roxbury ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lynch Foundation?
The Lynch Foundation reported $146.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lynch Foundation fund?
The foundation says it aims to expand access to life-changing opportunities and provides funding and strategic guidance to nonprofits, including early-stage and scaling organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lynch Foundation?
The foundation states that all requests are submitted electronically through its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lynch Foundation's EIN?
The Lynch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3017940. 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Lynch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lynch-foundation-morg_bd25fcb81ce4493db2ba417707a2a37c
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