The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $184,410 to charitable organizations, including recipients in Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Washington, DC.
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch at a glance
In short: The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch gave $184K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,410
- +107.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,245
- +96.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,106,813
- +191.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1401 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Phone: (904) 387-6581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ortega United Methodist Church ($53K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 11% to Texas, 8% to Georgia, and 5% to Washington, DC. These figures describe the locations of the listed grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 232% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ortega United Methodist Church Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $52,500 |
| United Way Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $18,660 |
| Desc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Monticello Baptist Church Monticello, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Community Foundation Ne FL Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Peace Corps Partnership Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Health Outreach Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,106,813 | $715,065 | $242,186 | $184,410 | 18 | $184,410 | $15,081 | $127,088 |
| 2024 | $1,065,294 | $1,639,362 | $126,071 | $88,800 | 17 | $88,800 | $27,617 | $52,082 |
| 2023 | $906,556 | $314,769 | $100,220 | $78,700 | 18 | $78,700 | $56,211 | $33,657 |
| 2022 | $644,570 | $223,581 | $74,715 | $55,480 | 12 | $55,480 | $17,426 | $26,286 |
| 2021 | $584,627 | $212,287 | $70,218 | $50,050 | 16 | $50,050 | $29,516 | $23,283 |
| 2020 | $418,300 | $59,942 | $50,215 | $31,875 | 11 | — | $3,611 | $14,367 |
| 2019 | $343,594 | $71,325 | $52,227 | $47,215 | 17 | — | $16,883 | $15,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, health-related organizations, community organizations, and organizations addressing homelessness and public-service families. Family Promise of Jacksonville describes its mission as working to end homelessness one family at a time, with temporary shelter and family support programs for families with children. The 200 Club of Jacksonville describes its mission as assisting widows and dependent children of Jacksonville-area public service employees who have died or become disabled.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $184,410. Grants ranged from $250 to $52,500, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $52,500 to Ortega United Methodist Church, $25,000 to United Way Jacksonville, $20,000 to MD Anderson, and $18,660 to Baptist Health Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to DESC, Monticello Baptist Church, The Community Foundation NE FL, and Peace Corps Partnership; $5,000 each to Community Health Outreach, Family Promise of Jacksonville, and Jasper Co Care Corps; and $2,500 to Catholic Charities. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas P Lynch as director, president, and treasurer; Gretchen C Lynch as director, vice president, and secretary; and Abigail C Lynch, Henry W Lynch, and Emmett T Lynch as directors.
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch is led by Thomas P. Lynch, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas P. Lynch
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail C. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $36K (2025)
Emmett T. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen C. Lynch
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry W. Lynch
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Abigail C Lynch (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch
How much does The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch give each year?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch gave $184K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 17 grants.
What is The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's typical grant size?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,245, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch give grants?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (11%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (13 grants) and Monticello, GA (2 grants).
Does The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's largest grantees?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's largest 2025 grantees include Ortega United Methodist Church ($52,500), United Way Jacksonville ($25,000) and MD Anderson ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, health-related organizations, community organizations, and organizations addressing homelessness and public-service families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's EIN?
The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0677040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Thomas P and Gretchen C Lynch 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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