a legacy of investing in our community
Our Impact
Statistics as of close of FY 12/24
Years of Investing in
Our Community
Launched through
Our Seed Funding
Scholarships
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Distributed
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a legacy of investing in our community
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Pine Street Inn
Through its partnership with Pine Street Inn, The Lynch Foundation has helped transform lives by turning temporary shelter into lasting homes and hope for Boston’s homeless community.
InnerCity Weightlifting
With The Lynch Foundation’s support, InnerCity Weightlifting has grown from a small gym into a force for change, empowering young people with second chances and stronger connections to their community.
St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children
At SMCWC, The Lynch Foundation’s support is helping families move beyond crisis by creating safe homes, expanding access to education, and opening pathways to lasting stability.
Children’s Services of Roxbury
The Lynch Foundation’s investment in Children’s Services of Roxbury is helping expand vital programs in education, housing, and youth development, ensuring more children and families can thrive in their own communities.
The Phoenix
The Lynch Foundation’s support helped The Phoenix expand into Boston, creating a community where individuals find strength, connection, and hope in recovery.
Uncornered
The Lynch Foundation’s early support helped The Phoenix take root in Boston, giving people in recovery a community built on strength, connection, and hope.
Partners in Health
For nearly 25 years, The Lynch Foundation has partnered with Partners in Health to bring lifesaving care to vulnerable communities worldwide, from Haiti to Peru and beyond.
Greater Boston Food Bank
The Lynch Foundation’s partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank has strengthened its ability to fight hunger, expanding food distribution and nourishing hundreds of thousands across Eastern Massachusetts.
Lynch Leadership Academy
The Lynch Leadership Academy, founded by The Lynch Foundation at Boston College, has become a nationally recognized model for training school leaders, equipping principals to advance equity and improve student achievement.
Ron Burton Training Village
For more than 25 years, The Lynch Foundation has stood alongside the Ron Burton Training Village, helping thousands of young people build strength, character, and opportunity through education and mentorship.
My Brother’s Keeper
For more than a decade, The Lynch Foundation has partnered with My Brother’s Keeper to deliver hope and dignity to families in need, supporting their mission of service through furniture, Christmas gifts, and community care.
The Base
With support from The Lynch Foundation, The BASE is using sports as a powerful pathway to education and career success, helping thousands of young people reach their full potential.
EDEN
The Lynch Foundation’s early support of EDEN is helping families break the cycle of homelessness by pairing housing with mentorship, skills, and long-term stability.
HopeWell
With The Lynch Foundation’s support, HopeWell is giving young people aging out of foster care a stable home and the resources they need to build independent, self-sufficient futures.
Nonquit Street Land Trust
The Lynch Foundation’s support helped transform Nonquit Street into a vibrant green space, fostering community pride and leaving a lasting legacy for families in Dorchester.
Teach for America
The Lynch Foundation’s early support helped launch Teach For America in Massachusetts, bringing hundreds of dedicated teachers into classrooms and advancing educational equity across the state.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
The Lynch Foundation’s long partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston has expanded safe, inspiring spaces for young people, helping thousands build confidence, skills, and brighter futures.
Father’s UpLift
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Father’s UpLift is strengthening families and communities by empowering fathers with the resources and care they need to break cycles of incarceration and absence.
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
The Lynch Foundation’s support is helping Father’s UpLift expand its Homecoming program, empowering fathers to reenter their families’ lives with stability, support, and hope for the future.
HomeStart
The Lynch Foundation’s support is helping HomeStart expand its proven eviction-prevention model, keeping thousands of families stably housed and breaking the cycle of homelessness before it begins.
More Than Words
The Lynch Foundation’s partnership with More Than Words supports a powerful model that empowers vulnerable youth through business training, education, and advocacy, helping them build confidence and independence.
Thrive Scholars
Together with Thrive Scholars, The Lynch Foundation is investing in the next generation of leaders, ensuring Black and Latinx students can pursue higher education, graduate debt-free, and shape the future.
Artists for Humanity
By supporting Artists for Humanity, The Lynch Foundation is helping young people bridge social divides through creativity, opening doors to education, careers, and community leadership.
MENTOR
In Massachusetts, The Lynch Foundation’s partnership with MENTOR has built a network of more than 370 programs, connecting over 50,000 young people to caring mentors in their communities.
Housing Navigator Massachusetts Inc.
The Lynch Foundation’s support is helping Housing Navigator Massachusetts expand its innovative online tool, making it easier for families to find safe, affordable housing across the state.
Special Olympics
The Lynch Foundation’s decades-long partnership with Special Olympics has helped expand opportunities for millions of athletes worldwide, promoting dignity, inclusion, and the joy of sport.
Camp Harborview
The Lynch Foundation’s support has helped Camp Harbor View provide Boston youth with safe and inspiring experiences, from summer camp to scholarships, that build confidence, leadership, and opportunity.
Renew International
With support from The Lynch Foundation, RENEW International has empowered Catholic communities worldwide to share their faith, deepen spiritual renewal, and act together in service.
Posse Foundation
Through its partnership with The Posse Foundation, The Lynch Foundation has helped hundreds of Boston students earn full scholarships and achieve a 90% college graduation rate, far above the national average.
YMCA of Greater Boston
For more than two decades, The Lynch Foundation has partnered with the YMCA of Greater Boston to honor its historic legacy while expanding access to education, wellness, and inclusive community programs that help children and families thrive.
Catholic Schools Support Network
Launched with support from The Lynch Foundation, the Catholic Schools Support Network has already united hundreds of educators, fostering collaboration and stronger outcomes for Catholic school students across Boston.
KIPP Academy
The Lynch Foundation’s partnership with KIPP has strengthened its North Shore and Boston campuses, expanding opportunities for students and families to pursue education, character development, and long-term success.
Found in Translation
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Found in Translation empowers women to build stable careers as medical interpreters while improving access to equitable healthcare across Boston.
City Year
With support from The Lynch Foundation, City Year empowers diverse AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, helping Boston students build academic skills, confidence, and brighter futures.
Year Up
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Year Up equips young adults with the education and career pathways they need to reach their potential while connecting employers with a skilled and diverse workforce.
Lynch Family Skatepark
With support from The Lynch Foundation, the Lynch Family Skatepark became the largest skatepark on the East Coast, offering thousands of skaters a safe and welcoming place to build skills, confidence, and community.
Urban Catholic Teacher Corps
With support from The Lynch Foundation, the Urban Catholic Teaching Corps has trained over 200 graduate teachers to serve in Boston’s urban Catholic schools, combining academic preparation with community living and faith-based service.
Boston Schoolyard Initiative
With support from The Lynch Foundation, the Boston Schoolyard Initiative transformed 130 acres of schoolyards into safe, engaging spaces for children to learn, play, and connect with their communities.
Rose Kennedy Greenway
With support from The Lynch Foundation, the Rose Kennedy Greenway now connects Boston’s neighborhoods and brings new life to the city.
Boston Children’s Museum
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Boston Children’s Museum expanded its reach to the youngest learners through the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Early Learning Gallery, inspiring curiosity and discovery from the very start.
Massachusetts General Hospital
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Massachusetts General Hospital advances pioneering research and compassionate care, from global maternal health to programs supporting families facing serious illness.
Historic New England
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Historic New England preserves the region’s rich history through its homes, collections, and landscapes, while inspiring generations to connect with their heritage.
Mass Eye and Ear
With support from The Lynch Foundation, Massachusetts Eye and Ear has advanced groundbreaking treatments in vision, hearing, and reconstructive surgery, bringing hope and healing to patients worldwide.
Friends of the Public Garden
The Lynch Foundation’s support helps the Boston Public Garden remain a treasured escape in the city, from the Swan Boats on the pond to the world-famous Make Way for Ducklings sculpture.
Historic Boston
Through its support of Historic Boston’s Steeples Project, The Lynch Foundation has helped preserve historic houses of worship, ensuring they remain vital landmarks and centers of community life.
Harvard Medical School Systems Biology
The Lynch Foundation’s partnership with Harvard’s Department of Systems Biology supports groundbreaking research and the training of scientists whose discoveries are shaping medicine worldwide.
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What determines a “Ten Bagger”?
Peter first coined the term “ten bagger” to describe a rare and extraordinary investment — one that multiplies tenfold from its original value. Today, he uses that same powerful language to describe something even more meaningful: those nonprofits supported by The Lynch Foundation whose impact has multiplied tenfold.
These are not just organizations — they are stories of transformation. Many began as humble start-ups, fueled by a spark of hope and an early investment from The Lynch Foundation. Over time, with the proper support at pivotal moments, they’ve grown exponentially — touching more lives, expanding their missions, and making an impact ten times greater than anyone could have imagined.
For us, it’s not just about numbers. It’s about believing in potential when it’s still in its infancy. It’s about taking risks on people and ideas with heart, grit, and vision. Just as Peter once sought out the next “ten bagger” stock, The Lynch Foundation seeks out organizations with the power to change the world — and helps them become the next “ten bagger” of human impact.
Read about these extraordinary nonprofit success stories.
Empowering Change:
Our Grantees Drive Impact in Education, Community Development, and Social Services
Since our founding in 1988, The Lynch Foundation has been committed to funding bold ideas that respond to local needs. Grounded in a fundamental belief in the dignity of every human being, we prioritize listening and learning from a wide range of community stakeholders through our open-door grantmaking process and ongoing engagement.
Fueling Your Success at Every Stage of Growth
We believe in the power of possibility from first steps to bold expansions — providing the support they need to grow, adapt, and thrive.
We don’t just fund programs; we invest in people and potential. Whether it’s helping a new idea take root or strengthening a trusted institution, we give nonprofits the tools, guidance, and confidence to succeed. Because when nonprofits grow, lives change — and communities thrive.