Lynx Foundation
- Assets
- $25.1m
- Revenue
- $88.6k
- Investments
- $25.0m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Novato, CA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-2817594
Organization Overview
Lynx Foundation is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lynx Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Lynx Foundation generated $88.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $842.6k during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Lynx Foundation has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $1,880,980. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHARITABLE GRANTMAKING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 9 GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $714,793.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Haas Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Smith Secretary | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Thomas Peters PHD President And CEO | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Sa Hartman CFO | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Lani Alo Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Alexandra Derby Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $88,625 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $88,625 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $714,793 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,313 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,259 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,757 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $842,642 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,844 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $25,015,797 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,094,641 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $269,793 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $269,793 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,824,848 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $25,094,641 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lynx Foundation has awarded $530,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: OAKLAND COMBATING CRIME GUNS INITIATIVE | $130,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE | $100,000 |
Newtown, CT PURPOSE: ANON REPORTING SYSTEM EXPANSION | $75,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND | $50,000 |
Plano, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alcohol Justice San Rafael, CA | $1,444,255 | $2,007,293 |
Mercado La Paloma Inc Los Angeles, CA | $6,878,012 | $613,882 |
Sandra Day Oconnor Institute Phoenix, AZ | $2,018,643 | $1,483,433 |
Lynx Foundation Novato, CA | $25,094,641 | $88,625 |
California Citrus Quality Council Auburn, CA | $174,846 | $701,118 |
Milk Producers Council Ontario, CA | $352,099 | $565,737 |
Kiwanis Club Of Portland Foundation Portland, OR | $0 | $66,643 |
Carlsbad Airport Centre Owners Association Carlsbad, CA | $175,455 | $363,278 |
Ujf Holdings Corp San Diego, CA | $3,181,098 | $333,062 |
Automotive Service Councils Of California Sacramento, CA | $792,129 | $412,649 |
Spiritual Overseers Service Internaional Corp La Quinta, CA | $150,963 | $360,720 |
Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation Reno, NV | $10,017,031 | $2,652,534 |