OVERVIEW: The Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust supports housing and shelter, as well as other human services causes in Rhode Island.
FUNDING AREAS: Housing, shelter, human services
IP TAKE: This funder makes small grants that prioritize locally organizations and projects through unrestricted general operating support.
PROFILE: Established in 1993, the Adelaide Dawson Lynch Trust is the foundation of Robert M. Lynch. He founded this trust in memory of his wife, Adelaide, to support food and shelter causes for local citizens. Managed by Bank of America’s Rhode Island/Massachusetts office, grantmaking includes housing, shelter, and human services.
This funder’s grantmaking centers on human services organizations that provide basic needs services. As a result, Lynch funds work that support food and shelter causes. It commonly offers grants for unrestricted general operating support. All grants serve people who are economically disadvantaged. Past local grantees Blackstone Valley Advocacy, Lucy’s Hearth, Providence Intown Charities, and the Haven of Grace Ministries.
Foundation grants range between $1,000 and $5,000 . Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. While grantmaking focuses on Rhode Island, the funder supports various communities throughout the state. The trust makes grants for multi-year periods and for special campaigns on occasion.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. The annual application deadline is October 1, and applicants can expect to hear back with a funding decision within about two to three months after this date. Grantseekers must use the Bank of America online system to apply for a grant. Direct general questions to the staff at ma.ri.grantmaking@ustrust.com or 866-778-6859.
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