Private foundation · EIN 25-6583550 · New Castle, Pennsylvania · Education

Paul Lynch Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (none) and its median grant is $438.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $21K total, median $438. 87% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: Restricted to residents of Lawrence County PA

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$21K
Median grant
$438
Stays in PA
87%
of grants
Deadline
none
Assets
$1.7M

How to apply

Acceptance letters from school or college. Grade Transcripts. Teacher Recommendations Contact: Paul Lynch, 2625 Wilmington Road, New Castle, Pa, 7246547000, attorneypaullynch@gmail.com Deadlines: none Restrictions: Restricted to residents of Lawrence County PA

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
NYUNew York, NYScholarship$9,298
Scottish Rite CathedralNew Castle, PACommunity Support$2,119
RcpaHarrisburg, PAMental Health$2,100
YMCANew Castle, PADonation to Y$1,600
Lawrence County Humane SocietyNew Castle, PAAnimal Care$1,550
Jameson Hospital FoundationNew Castle, PAHospital Support$1,400
Penn State UniversityState College, PAStudent Aid$783
Human Services CenterNew Castle, PAMental Health$438
Meals on WheelsNew Castle, PACharitable Organization$400
New Castle High SchoolNew Castle, PASports$300
Veterans XxYoungstown, OHSupport for Veterans$250
United Way of Lawrence CountyNew Castle, PACharitable Organization$200
Neshannock High SchoolNew Castle, PAStudent Athletics$100
New Castle PlayhouseNew Castle, PACommunity Theatre$100
Holy Spirit ParrishNew Castle, PAContribution$65

By state: Pennsylvania 13 · New York 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Paul Lynch Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New Castle, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Paul Lynch, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Paul Lynch Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Acceptance letters from school or college. Grade Transcripts. Teacher Recommendations Deadlines: none.

How much does Paul Lynch Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $21K across 15 grants, a median of $438.

Where does Paul Lynch Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (13 grants), New York (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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