The Lynch Foundation provides early critical funding for Year Up to launch the first site in Boston enabling low-income young adults to move from poverty to professional careers in just one year through a high support, high expectation model. Year Up is now in 12 cities across the country, with more than 12,000 graduates.

The Lynch Scholarship Program and Leadership Fund are established at Assumption College, providing scholarships and immersive experiences to graduates.

The Trustees are excited by a unique challenge grant to leverage local engagement and community support in the Uphams Corner neighborhood. The Nonquit Street Green revitalizes two vacant lots into beautiful open space and includes a “magic dragon” sculpture by Nancy Schon.

As a science major and the daughter of a chemistry teacher, Carolyn understands the importance of high-quality science teaching and learning. She partners with Emmanuel College to provide urban teachers high-quality professional development to stimulate creativity, innovation, and curiosity that can be shared with their students advancing science education in classrooms across the state through …

Continue reading “Emmanuel College”

The Trustees approve the largest gift to date in the Foundation’s history. The investment establishes endowment funds supporting scholarships, technology, and marketing for the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools. The funds provided an immediate opportunity for students and schools as well as established a strong foundation for future generations of students.

Touched personally by the inspirational leadership of Eunice Shriver, Carolyn and Peter co-chair the very first Campaign for Special Olympics with Steve and Jean Case. They successfully reached the campaign goal to double the number of athletes actively involved in Special Olympics around the world from one million to two million.

More than a decade into giving, the Trustees engage a not for profit consulting firm to guide them through a process in which they formalize the Foundation’s policies, processes and mission statement.

$9,803,994 was invested in 349 organizations. The average gift size was $28,091.67.

Founding Board Member Ernie Wiggins passes away.

Carolyn receives the Boys and Girls Club of Boston Partners of Youth Award. Recipients of the award are selected for their outstanding leadership and support, and commitment to the youth of Boston. Carolyn served as a Trustee of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston from 1993-2002.