Carolyn Lynch
Carolyn Hoff Lynch was an American philanthropist and contract bridge multi-national and gold medal world champion.
Philanthropy
Lynch, along with her husband Peter, co-founded the Lynch Foundation in 1988, and served as its chairman and president. The Lynch Foundation, valued at $125 million, gave away $8 million in 2013 and has made $80 million in grants since its inception. The Foundation supports education, religious organizations, cultural and historic organizations, hospitals, and medical research.The Lynches give money primarily in five ways: as individuals, through the Lynch Foundation, through a Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, and through two charitable trusts.
The Lynches have made gifts as individuals, donating $10 million to Peter Lynch's alma mater, Boston College, naming the School of Education after the family.
Bridge accomplishments
Lynch was a Grand Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League and was a five-time national and a gold medal world champion.Wins
- Keohane North American Swiss Teams 2008, 2009, 2014
- Baze Senior Knockout Teams 2009
- Roth Open Swiss Teams 2013
- d’Orsi Senior Trophy 2013
Runners-up
- Keohane North American Swiss Teams 2006
- Roth Open Swiss Teams 2012
- Baze Senior Knockout Teams 2013, 2014