Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming is a private foundation, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $145.
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming at a glance
In short: Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $26,245
- -49.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East County Youth Symphony ($5K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East County Youth Symphony El Cajon, CA | Gen Purpose | $5,000 |
| Rady's Childrens Hospital San Diego, CA | Gen Purpose | $5,000 |
| Scripps Health La Jolla, CA | Gen Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Gillispie School La Jolla, CA | Gen Purpose | $5,000 |
| Vista Hill Foundation San Diego, CA | Gen Purpose | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming?
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 | $26,245 | $145 | $26,330 | $25,000 | 5 | $26,330 | $145 | $1,974 |
| 2024 | $52,430 | $363 | $26,331 | $25,000 | 5 | $26,331 | $363 | $3,214 |
| 2023 | $78,398 | $454 | $26,327 | $25,000 | 5 | $26,327 | $454 | $4,407 |
| 2022 | $104,271 | $161 | $31,201 | $30,000 | 6 | $31,201 | $161 | $5,771 |
| 2021 | $135,311 | $74 | $31,232 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $74 | $7,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming is led by Theodora Fleming, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodora Fleming
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Catherine Richissin
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Judith A. Fleming
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mary Brendle
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming
How much does Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming give each year?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's typical grant size?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming give grants?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants) and La Jolla, CA (2 grants).
Does Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen Purpose" (5 grants).
Who are Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's largest grantees?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's largest 2025 grantees include East County Youth Symphony ($5,000), Rady's Childrens Hospital ($5,000) and Scripps Health ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's EIN?
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0675666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
David C Copley Foundation
San Diego, CA
The David C. Copley Foundation funds nonprofits in human services, veterans’ services, youth development, healthcare and research, education, arts and culture, and animal welfare, with particular emphasis on underserved people in the San Diego area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $2.5 million, with a median of $15,000; most funding went to California recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$104.5M
Grants
125
Total Given
$8.3M
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Evanston, IL
The Rotary Foundation supports Rotary and Rotaract members’ projects, scholarships, exchanges, and humanitarian work in areas including health, education, poverty alleviation, peace, and the environment, locally and internationally. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,500 to $1.5 million, with a median of $43,906. Grant applications are available to Rotary or Rotaract club members, so unsolicited requests from others are not indicated.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
325
Total Given
$25.5M
The Parker Foundation
Carlsbad, CA
The Parker Foundation funds charitable organizations serving San Diego County across social services, arts, community, and education. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $300,000, with a median of $30,000. It accepts proposals; the next listed deadline is October 2, 2026.
Assets
$50.4M
Grants
65
Total Given
$2.6M
Price Philanthropies Foundation
La Jolla, CA
Price Philanthropies Foundation supports opportunities for underserved youth and families, including early education and childcare, youth mental health, and organizations that strengthen San Diego communities; it offers general operating, program, and capital grants. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $19.1 million, with a median of $22,410, and funding is primarily focused on San Diego—especially City Heights—with additional stated interests in PriceSmart communities in Latin America and the Caribbean and Israel. The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited grant requests at this time.
Assets
$446.8M
Grants
246
Total Given
$33.8M
Ron and Joyce Nelson Family Foundation
New York, NY
The foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations working in child and youth services, mental health, research, public media, and the arts, with the largest shares going to recipients in California and New York. It made 30 grants ranging from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
30
Total Given
$158K
The Conrad Prebys Foundation
San Diego, CA
The Conrad Prebys Foundation funds visual and performing arts, youth success, healthcare, and medical research, primarily in San Diego County. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $3 million, with a median of $100,000. It offers opportunities throughout the year, including open applications and requests for proposals, but may also use invitation-only or community-led processes.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
392
Total Given
$54.9M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Thomas J & Theodora Lynch Fleming down — hundreds of funders to go?