Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation
Historical FunderLakeside, Montana · EIN 91-1156982 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH A LYNN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 439, LAKESIDE MT 59922 |
| APPLICATIONS@ELIZABETHALYNNFOUNDATION.OR | |
| Form and materials | THE ELIZABETH A. LYNN FOUNDATION HAS AN INVITATION-ONLY APPLICATION PROCESS AND DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED LETTERS OF INQUIRY OR PROPOSALS. POTENTIAL GRANTEES WILL BE INVITED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS, BASED ON PRIORITIES SET BY THE FOUNDATION'S TRUSTEES, WITH THE GOAL OF PROMOTING MORE MEANINGFUL GIVING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE ELIZABETH A. LYNN FOUNDATION PRIMARILY CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION IN THE PUGET SOUND CORRIDOR OF WASHINGTON, BLAINE COUNTY, IDAHO, AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. IN ADDITION, 10% OF THE FOUNDATION'S DISTRIBUTIONS WILL GO TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH A FOCUS ON CANCER RESEARCH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND AN ADDITIONAL 10% WILL GO TO DISASTER RELIEF. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Gregory Home | Seattle, WA | Educational programs | $55,000 |
| Arch Community Housing Trust | Hailey, ID | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Seattle Jazzed | Seattle, WA | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Center City, MN | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Outdoors for All Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Humane Society for Seattle-King | Bellevue, WA | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Saint Mary of the Woods College | St Mary of the Woods, IN | Educational programs | $29,200 |
| Lw Tech Foundation | Kirkland, WA | Educational programs | $25,000 |
| The Space | Hailey, ID | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Idaho Coalition for Safe Helathcare | Boise, ID | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Blaine County Education Foundation | Hailey, ID | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Archbishop Thomas J Murphy High | Everett, WA | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Vashon Island Growers Association | Vashon, WA | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | Educational programs | $15,000 |
| LA Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster relief | $14,734 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Disaster relief | $14,734 |
| Arc Firefighters Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Disaster relief | $14,734 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $448,402 | 18 |
| 2023 | $384,800 | 18 |
| 2022 | $388,150 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620779349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1156982
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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