E M Lynn Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 59-1788859 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson University | DeLand, FL | Residence Hall | $3,000,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund | Davie, FL | General | $625,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General | $360,000 |
| YMCA of South Palm Beach County | Boca Raton, FL | General | $275,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Lynn Endowed Scholarships | $250,000 |
| American Heart Association | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $221,154 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Faculty Retention Fund | $200,000 |
| Stem Cell Cancer & Regen Med Research Inc | Boynton Beach, FL | General | $150,000 |
| Bigger Than Sports | Delray Beach, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Wellness Inst Cancer Center | $100,000 |
| Boca Raton Rotary Fund | Boca Raton, FL | General | $100,000 |
| Life | Manalapan, FL | Tri County Animal Rescue | $100,000 |
| Tri County Animal Rescue | Boca Raton, FL | General | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General | $55,000 |
| The George Snow Scholarship Fund | Boca Raton, FL | General | $51,000 |
| American Red Cross | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands | Boca Raton, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities | Tequesta, FL | Boca Raton Hospital | $50,000 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Nursing Assistance | $50,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Norcio Endowed Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Robertson Endowed Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Boca Raton Museum of Art | Boca Raton, FL | General | $35,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $25,500 |
| American Humane | Palm Beach, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Nursing Education fund | $25,000 |
| Boca West Children's Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General | $25,000 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Athletic Program | $20,000 |
| Fuller Center | Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | Fashion Management Program | $20,000 |
| Order of St John | Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| South Florida PBS | Coral Gables, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Sweet Dream Makers | Boca Raton, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL | General | $17,500 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Memory Wellness Center | $15,500 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Coral Gables, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Best Foot Forward | Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,000 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,000 |
| HomeSafe | Lake Worth, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Stand Among Friends | Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,000 |
| The Bridge at Glen Ridge Inc | Glen Ridge, FL | General | $15,000 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund | Boca Raton, FL | General | $13,750 |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | General | $11,000 |
| Avda | Delray Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties | West Palm Beach, FL | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Equine Assisted Therapies of SF Inc | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| FAU Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Athletic Program | $10,000 |
| Junior League of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Morgan Pressel Foundation | Delray Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life | Delray Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Rales Jewish Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Hospitals Foundation | Tampa, FL | General | $10,000 |
| The Centre for the Arts at Mizner Park | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Wick Theatre & Costume Museum | Boca Raton, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Spirit of Giving Network | Boca Raton, FL | General | $6,500 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 83 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,604,904 | 83 |
| 2023 | $5,993,700 | 100 |
| 2022 | $5,307,250 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610169349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-1788859
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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