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The Lynch Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 043017940  ·  Private foundation

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, The Lynch Foundation has awarded $49.0M across 564 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Catholic Schools Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$8.0M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$145.9M
Assets (FY2020)
564
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Lynch Foundation funds

The Lynch Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, early childhood education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEarly Childhood EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessPublic Health

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic Schools Foundation
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
Boston, MA$2.1M2022
Catholic Schools Foundation
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.7M2020
Catholic Schools Foundationinner-city Scholarship Fund
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
Boston, MA$1.6M2018

How to apply for funding from The Lynch Foundation

From The Lynch Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE CONCEPT PAPERS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING PROCESS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at thelynchfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lynch Foundation

Does The Lynch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Lynch Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Lynch Foundation fund?
The Lynch Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Catholic Schools Foundation, Catholic Schools Foundationinner-city Scholarship Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Lynch Foundation give in grants?
The Lynch Foundation reported $8.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $49.0M over 564 grants.
Where is The Lynch Foundation located?
The Lynch Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043017940.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lynch Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lynch Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.