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Lynton Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Carol Lynton. It holds total assets of $9M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $5.7M in 2011 to $8.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lynton Foundation has made 95 grants totaling $5M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.6M in 2020 to $98K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $570K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$60K
Largest Grant
$350K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lynton Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 95 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
Lynton Foundation has distributed a total of $5M across 95 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $570K.
Lynton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lynton Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Lynton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Lynton | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$121K
Total Assets
$8.4M
Fair Market Value
$8.4M
Net Worth
$8.4M
Grants Paid
$98K
Contributions
$904K
Net Investment Income
$214K
Distribution Amount
$335K
Total Grants
95
Total Giving
$5M
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| The CityACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Covenant HouseGENERAL | New York, NY | $40K | 2021 |
| Mt SinaiGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Jj Gugenheim FoundationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Working In The SchoolsACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Playwright HorizonACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Association Of Pangasinenses In America Fdn Inc (Apafi)ACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Woodside, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Association To Benefit ChildrenACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Avenue For JusticeACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| St Adalbert ParishACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Elmhurst, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| CbppACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Vera InstituteACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $184K | 2022 |
| East Harlem Tutorial ProgramACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Hope ProgramACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Sasha Bruce YouthworkACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Girls Inc Of WestchesterACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | White Plains, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Playwrites HorizonACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| OlmsaACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $8K | 2022 |
| Marshall ProjectACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Pef Israel EndowmentACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Adirondack Hamlets To HutsACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Saranac Lake, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Harvard - HbsGENERAL | Boston, MA | $350K | 2021 |
| Rand CorporationGENERAL | Santa Monica, CA | $200K | 2021 |
| The Brookings InstituteGENERAL | Washington, DC | $140K | 2021 |
| Harvard - Hutchins CenterGENERAL | Cambridge, MA | $115K | 2021 |
| Howard UniversityGENERAL | Washington, DC | $100K | 2021 |
| Hand In Hand A Daniel Boulud FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2021 |
| Propel Democracy Forward FundGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Mt Sinai Adolescent Health CenterGENERAL | New York, NY | $37K | 2021 |
| Greater Ny Foundation IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| New York UniversityGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Verified Voting FoundationGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2021 |
| Tulane UniversityGENERAL | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2021 |
| Uplift Afghanistan FundGENERAL | Westlake Village, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Footsteps IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| The Bail ProjectGENERAL | Venice, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| New Venture Fund-30 Birds FoundationGENERAL | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| Give Foundation IncGENERAL | San Ramon, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| New Visions For Public SchoolsGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryGENERAL | New York, NY | $8K | 2021 |