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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.

RECENT STORIES

See how the national nonprofit, The Phoenix Gym in Boston, founded by Scott Strode, launched a meaningful partnership with the Boston Fire Department.

Boston Fire Cadets work out at the Phoenix and help with various jobs.

RECENT STORIES

Faith-based institutions already care for their communities. What if they could also help house them?

When
The Lynch Foundation needed to understand how religious land across Massachusetts could help meet urgent housing needs, CGS delivered a rapid analysis powered by our #WhoOwnsAmerica methodology.

This work helped identify thousands of properties where new or repurposed housing could be possible, demonstrating how better data can fuel mission-aligned action.

RECENT STORIES

What does it look like when a foundation embraces bold risks to drive real community impact? In a new podcast episode, our Executive Director, Katie Everett, joins hosts Shaka and Caitlin to discuss The Lynch Foundation’s mission-driven approach to philanthropy.

From education to housing, Katie shares how rapid feedback, cross-sector collaboration, and thoughtful innovation—rather than bureaucracy—are creating lasting change.

RECENT STORIES

A compelling documentary from the American Federation for Children, Go Teach showcases influential voices in education reform—philanthropist Peter Lynch and The Lynch Foundation’s Executive Director, Katie Everett—on a mission to transform America’s schools.

June 2, 2025

View how the Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School celebrated Peter Lynch Day.