Carolyn Lynch
Born
Carolyn Ann Hoff

(1946-08-26)August 26, 1946
DiedOctober 1, 2015(2015-10-01) (aged 69)
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
OccupationPhilanthropist
SpousePeter Lynch

Carolyn Hoff Lynch (née Carolyn Ann Hoff; August 26, 1946 – October 1, 2015) was an American philanthropist and contract bridge multi-national and gold medal world champion.[1]

Philanthropy

Lynch, along with her husband Peter, co-founded the Lynch Foundation in 1988, and served as its chairman and president.[2][3] The Lynch Foundation, valued at $125 million, gave away $8 million in 2013 and has made $80 million in grants since its inception.[4] 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.[5][6]

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.[7]

Wins

Runners-up

Personal life

Carolyn married Peter Lynch on May 11, 1968 and they moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, in 1970. Together, they raised three daughters: Mary, Annie, and Elizabeth.[3] Carolyn died at age 69 in October 2015, from complications of leukemia.[6] The Nova documentary episode "Black hole apocalypse" (2018) that aired on January 10, 2018 was dedicated in her memory.[17]

References

  1. Pfeiffer, Sacha (31 May 2015). "Carolyn Lynch quietly becomes world champion bridge player". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. "Who We Are - The Lynch Foundation". www.thelynchfoundation.com. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Carolyn Lynch, philanthropist, dies at 69". Retrieved 2017-11-27.
  4. Sullivan, Paul (November 8, 2013). "Peter Lynch Once Managed Money. Now He Gives It Away". The New York Times.
  5. "The Lynches - Lynch School of Education - Boston College". Boston College. 2015-11-23. Archived from the original on 2017-03-04. Retrieved 2017-02-23.
  6. 1 2 Szaniszlo, Marie (2 October 2015). "Philanthropist Carolyn Lynch, 69". Boston Herald (obituary). Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. "Carolyn Lynch". NABC winners by name. American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  8. Alder, Phillip (6 December 2008). "Opening promises 7 Clubs, but reality proves otherwise". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  9. Alder, Phillip (13 December 2009). "For the Keohane winners, a finesse not taken". The New York Times.
  10. "Lynch wins North American Swiss". American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  11. Alder, Phillip (13 February 2015). "A deal at the 2009 Baze Senior Knockout Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  12. Alder, Phillip (16 August 2013). "Winners of the Roth Open Swiss Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  13. "International record for Carolyn Lynch". World Bridge Federation.
  14. Alder, Phillip (28 November 2006). "A late surge brings a title at bridge event". The New York Times.
  15. "Summer 2012 North American Bridge Championships". es:Confederación Sudamerica de Bridge [South American Bridge Confederation] (csbnews.org). 23 July 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  16. "Two in a row: Gupta wins Senior Knockout rematch". American Contract Bridge League (acbl.org). Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 1 December 2017.
  17. Black hole apocalypse (television documentary). Nova. Archived from the original on 14 January 2018.
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