Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The Lynch Foundation has a rolling application process that welcomes any not-for-profit organization to submit a concept paper electronically through our website at any time.”

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Eligible organizations

  • The Lynch Foundation provides support to not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Boston community.
  • We do provide successive-year or multi-year grants, as our funding program is intended to strengthen nonprofit organizations.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: More than 5% of an organization’s total budget
  • Not eligible: The Foundation does not typically provide emergency or immediate funding.
  • Not eligible: We tend to focus on strengthening an organization, and look to achieve a long-term effect.

Overview

The Lynch Foundation Grant supports not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Boston area, focusing on education, health care, religion, and culture. The foundation promotes access to quality education, innovative health programs, and cultural engagement to drive social change. With a commitment to integrity and collaboration, the foundation emphasizes long-term support and sustainability in its grant-making. Organizations are invited to submit concept papers through a rolling application process to align with the foundation's mission of fostering meaningful community impact.

Education
The Lynch Foundation believes in the access and opportunity of a quality education for all students.
Health Care
The Lynch Foundation supports innovative programs that promote physical, spiritual and mental wellness.
Religion
The Lynch Foundation supports the religious and educational efforts of the Roman Catholic Church, with a desire to inspire faith and hope in people’s lives.
Culture
The Lynch Foundation believes that engaging in culture and the arts for the beautification and betterment of the community stimulates a powerful force for social change.
Our Approach
Achieve close proximity to the issues and community we are considering for support.Use this proximity to build a deep understanding and expertise of the dynamics and opportunities in play.Make informed investments based on our depth of knowledge and understanding of context, always balancing risk across all of our grants.Incorporate lessons learned from each grant into the next.
How to Apply
The Lynch Foundation has a rolling application process that welcomes any not-for-profit organization to submit a concept paper electronically through our website at any time. The application is an open, multistep grant process and can take up to one year. All proposals should include a concise overview of the organization, relevant program information and describe how the organization shares our mission to create sustainable social change. Once received, The Lynch Foundation will examine the applicant’s merits and inform them of their decision.

Eligibility

The Lynch Foundation provides support to not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Boston community.The Foundation generally does not fund more than 5% of an organization’s total budget.We do provide successive-year or multi-year grants, as our funding program is intended to strengthen nonprofit organizations.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not typically provide emergency or immediate funding.

What The Lynch Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
107
Total given
$8.25M
Median grant
$50K
Range
$2,288–$513K
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 91%, New York 4%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Boston, MA; Dorchester, MA; Lawrence, MA.
  • 37% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Lawrence Catholic Academy · Lawrence, MA

    Capital campaign and early childhood support

    $513K

  • Mission Grammar School · Boston, MA

    Early childhood program

    $511K

  • Children's Services of Roxbury · Roxbury, MA

    Capital campaign

    $400K

  • Fidelity Charitable · Boston, MA

    Discretionary grants

    $400K

  • Harvard Medical School · Boston, MA

    Global health equity fellowships

    $300K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Religious
  • Arts

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