The Lynch Foundation hosts its third retreat in Kennebunkport, Maine. The Trustees review the topics discussed at the second retreat, discuss the Foundation’s Legacy and future planning, and hear presentations from current grantees.
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i2 STEM Week
The Trustees, recognizing the need for high-quality STEM curriculum and teaching, approved seed funding for the pilot year of STEM Week in 15 early-adopter Boston public, charter, and Catholic schools. Due to the success of the pilot, STEM Week has grown to 80 schools in Boston and across the state, reaching over 20,000 students. Select …
New Trustee and Board Retreat
Jack Regan, a partner at Wilmer Hale and an active member of many nonprofit boards, joins The Lynch Foundation Board of Trustees. The Lynch Foundation holds its second retreat in Westerly, Rhode Island. The Trustees review the Foundation’s historical grantmaking strategies and principles, update policies and internal documents, and meet with current grantee leaders.
All Lynch Family Second Generation Members join the Board of Trustees
For the first time, all three second-generation members — Mary Witkowski, Annie Lukowski, and Elizabeth de Montrichard — are active on the Board together.
Boston Schools Fund
The Lynch Foundation hosted a Philanthropy Roundtable with influential Boston public and private leaders to discuss the community benefits of pooled funding. The response was so overwhelming that the Foundation provided seed funding for and recruited a highly talented and motivated founder, as well as a business plan, for the Boston Schools Fund.
Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Partnering with the Smith Family Foundation, The Lynch Foundation supports the monumental and world-acclaimed public art sculpture, “As If It Were Already Here” from internationally-renowned local artist, Janet Echelman. The sculpture is made up of 100 miles of rope and suspended by 6 skyscrapers 365 feet above the Greenway. The incredible installation catapulted Boston’s public …
College Bound Dorchester
The Foundation provides seed funding to launch an innovative training institute for College Bound’s College Readiness Advisors, creating a pipeline of well-trained and non-traditional educators. The successful pilot led to the launch of the Boston Uncornered Initiative, which works to move 500 gang-involved youth annually off the streets and into college. The Initiative is transforming …
Breast Cancer Research Fund
Carolyn and Peter accept the Breast Cancer Research Fund’s Boston Humanitarian Award from Dr. Gerry Doyle for their philanthropic leadership in Boston.
Posse Foundation
Carolyn and Peter receive Posse Boston’s Power of 10 Award in honor of their philanthropic leadership and commitment to educational access for students.