The Ronald P and Susan E Lynch
The Ronald P and Susan E Lynch Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 1987. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and maintains significant assets to support philanthropic initiatives across multiple focus areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+13.8% YoY
Grant Count
36
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports arts and culture, museums, education (including higher education, graduate and professional education, and medical education), and religious initiatives, with particular emphasis on Christianity and Catholicism.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 36 grants in 2024 with total giving of approximately $1.17 million. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $379,195, with a median grant of $10,000. Recent grantees include Connecticut College ($220,000), Peninsula Family Service ($60,000), and Peter Westbrook Foundation ($55,000).
Grant Range
s range from $1,000 to $379,195, with a median grant of $10,000. Recent grantees include Connecticut College ($220,000), Peninsula Family Service ($60,000), and Peter Westbrook Foundation ($55,000).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across multiple states and cities, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, with particular activity in major metropolitan areas such as New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $22.5 million
- Total Revenue: $1.14 million
- Total Expenses: $1.18 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Giving Rate: 5.2% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,542,956 | $22,582,404 | $23,983,327 |
| Revenue | $1,142,094 | $-359,413 | $2,094,250 |
| Expenses | $1,181,542 | $1,041,510 | $1,052,443 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,172,606 | $1,032,381 | $1,041,771 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,133,159 | $644,320 | $1,083,717 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,110,594 | $1,015,959 | $1,076,485 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees Susan E Lynch and Charles R Lynch, who serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN E LYNCH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| CHARLES R LYNCH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has a history of significant educational support, including endowed professorships at major universities and grants to religious institutions and educational organizations. Recent grants demonstrate continued commitment to higher education institutions and youth-focused programs.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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