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The Lynch Foundation
From the inspiring work of our grantees to important updates from the Foundation, this page highlights the people, partnerships, and ideas driving impact in our communities.
We’re proud to share stories of progress, innovation, and collaboration — and to celebrate the leaders and moments that shape our mission.
Peter Lynch Day
May 2026
Peter with students from Boston’s Cathedral High School. Photo Courtesy of CHS
On the third annual Peter Lynch Day, Peter, his daughter Elizabeth, and Katie - Executive Director, spent the morning at Cathedral High School listening to scholars discuss their high school experiences, learning about their college plans, touring the Wellness Center, and much more. Cathedral has been proudly serving its community for 100 years - and Peter and the foundation are proud, long-time partners. Here's to Peter Lynch Day and to the next 100 years at Cathedral High School!
Artists For Humanity
May 2026
Congratulations to Artists for Humanity on their 35th year of impact and Greatest Party Celebration. An organization "where teens are employed to explore and express their creative abilities...Artists for Humanity (AFH) harnesses the power of art, mentorship and paid professional experiences to inspire teens to build their future".
An early partner of AFH, The Lynch Foundation has remained proudly committed to their mission, impact, and trajectory including a 2018 grant to enable their EpiCenter facility to expand by more than 30,000 square feet and double teen employment in the following three years as well as a recent grant to support their next phase of leadership and ongoing growth. Congratulations to AFH's incredible staff and community!
Breast Cancer Research Foundation Annual Event
April 2026
Photo Courtesy of Michael Blanchard
President and Co-Founder Peter Lynch and Katie Everett, Executive Director, attended the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's annual Boston Hot Pink Party as part of almost twenty years of ongoing partnership. Programming included: "BCRF Scientific Director Judy Garber [sharing] the latest breakthroughs in the field, while Abby and Al Pastyrnak delivered moving remarks on the power of research in Abby’s experience living with metastatic breast cancer.
This year, BCRF is awarding more than $8.9 million in grants to 42 scientists across New England, bringing its total investment in the region to over $144 million." - BCRF
MA Coalition Federal Scholarship Tax Credit FSTC Event
April 2026
Over 150 people across 91 organizations gathered at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum to attend a Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) Event, hosted by the Massachusetts Educational Opportunities Coalition. This event offered space to discuss the FSTC program and the opportunities to leverage taxpayer-directed contributions to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities (tutoring, special education services, out-of-school-time programs, and more) - all without increasing state spending.
Thank you to the speakers for leading the conversation: Kevin P. Chavous - Former President of StrideK12 Nicholas Hernadez - Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transform Education Now, Jeff Riley, Co-Founder and Executive Director - Day of AI, Ariel Taylor Smith, Senior Director of Policy and Action - National Parents Union, and Wilbert Pineda, Vice President - The Somerville Foundation, and special video by Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education.
Mission Grammar School
March 2026
The Mission Grammar School officially broke ground today on its transformative $31 million campus expansion - a project aimed to provide facilities for top-tier academic, extra-curricular, spiritual, and emotional enrichment. A founding member of the Lynch Early Education Initiative's first cohort, Mission Grammar’s campaign will also enable it to welcome more scholars into its infant - Grade 6 program while also protecting the history, memories, and impact of over 100 years serving and educating families in the heart of Boston. Congratulations!
Mission Grammar is an urban, college-prep Catholic school dedicated to reaching individual excellence in a faith-based community rooted in Gospel values.
CHAPA Housing Forum
March 2026
Yesterday, Katie Everett, our Executive Director, spoke at Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)'s panel about the Foundation's research with Lincoln Institute of Land Policy on land owned by faith-based organizations and the possibilities it offers if developed to increase available housing in Massachusetts, especially affordable housing. Joining her were representatives from Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), JEWISH ALLIANCE FOR LAW AND SOCIAL ACTION INC, and Father Bill's & MainSpring to discuss the proposed Yes In God's Backyard (YIGBY) legislation.
"The bill — nicknamed YIGBY, or “Yes in God’s Backyard’ — is part of a larger housing package being reviewed by the state Senate. In its current form, it would allow religious organizations such as churches, synagogues and other faith-based groups to build multifamily housing on land they have owned for at least three years, regardless of local zoning. At least 20% of the units in a development must be designated affordable housing."
Carolyn & Peter Lynch Profile by Philanthropy Roundtable
March 2026
“Nearly four decades ago, Carolyn and Peter Lynch embarked on a philanthropic journey rooted in humility, faith, and a deep commitment to service—one that has significantly shaped and strengthened the Greater Boston area. What began as a personal expression of gratitude has evolved into a model of disciplined, values-driven philanthropy, marked by long-term commitment, institutional trust and enduring community impact.”
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Thank you Philanthropy Roundtable for sharing more about Carolyn and Peter’s decades of belief and investment in our Greater Boston communities. We’re grateful to do this work alongside our grantees in service of strengthening their impact and longevity.
Partners In Health
March 2026
Isata Dumbuya in Sierra Leone on June 10, 2025. Photo by Chiara Herold/PIH
Congratulations to Isata Dumbuya of Partners In Health for being one of the (16) global leaders selected to TIME’s annual Women of the Year list for the efforts to making a better, more equitable world. Dumbuya currently serves as the director of nursing and midwifery for the reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health program at the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE). Learn more at:
“It is an honor to be recognized for work that is truly a collective effort at Partners In Health,” said Dumbuya. “I am so proud and grateful to share this spotlight with the thousands of colleagues, especially the heroic nurses, midwives, and doctors in Sierra Leone, whose unwavering commitment is the foundation of our work. Together, we are proving that health equity is not just a dream but can be a life-saving reality.” - Isata Dumbuya, Partners In Health
The Lynch Foundation has been a proud, ongoing partner of Partners In Health for over 30 years, starting in 1994 through a small grant to support research on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Peru. This work ultimately enabled PIH to successfully lead global treatment trials, which led to the cure and prevention of further tuberculosis transmission, saving millions of lives. Most recently, in 2023, the Lynch Foundation made a multi-year commitment to support the Paul E. Farmer Scholarship fund in memoriam of their late founder.
The Lynch Foundation
February 2026
We’re thrilled to share that Peter Lynch, our co-founder and president, has been named one of Forbes’ Top 250 Innovators—a recognition that celebrates those who embody the creative spirit driving America forward. As Forbes noted in launching its yearlong series honoring America’s 250th birthday, “innovation is the grease in the economic engine, the sparkle that keeps culture fresh, and the key ingredient in nearly every billion-dollar fortune”. This honor reflects these innovators’ visionary leadership and their success in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. Congratulations, Peter, on a well-deserved recognition!