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Lynx Educational Foundation

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Arts & Culture Newmarket, NH EIN 043712260 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Lynx Educational Foundation

Join us for a Sail in Saint Simons Island on the Tallship Lynx, an educational organization dedicated to hands-on programs that teach the history and present examples of America’s struggle to preserve its independence. The ship is an interpretation of an actual privateer built in 1812. The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sailing.

Founded
Headquarters
Newmarket, NH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A84
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A84
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.83
Program expenses$0.83 ($374,227)
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lynx Educational Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Newmarket, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 043712260. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $464K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lynx Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Lynx Educational Foundation is located in Newmarket, NH, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lynx Educational Foundation has $464K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lynx Educational Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $464K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lynx Educational Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Lynx Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 83% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Join us for a Sail in Saint Simons Island on the Tallship Lynx, an educational organization dedicated to hands-on programs that teach the history and present examples of America’s struggle to preserve its independence. The ship is an interpretation of an actual privateer built in 1812. The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sailing. Lynx Educational Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Lynx Educational Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $464K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lynx Educational Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lynx Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043712260, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

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Donald E Peacock
Chairmanpresident

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Donald E P••••••
CHAIRMANPRESIDENT
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Donald P••••••
Chairman/President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
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$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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$0.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lynx Educational Foundation This page 93 $464,204 83%
Bloom Arts Foundation Inc 93 $595,470 97%
Puppet Showplace Inc 93 $938,645 81%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 92%
Third Rail Repertory Theatre 93 $534,575 83%
Eight o Clock Theatre Inc 93 $322,347 89%
Inffinito Art & Cultural Foundation Inc 93 $317,718 100%
Shattered Globe Theatre 93 $789,751 86%
Experimental Chinese School Inc 93 $231,403 83%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lynx Educational Foundation

What is Lynx Educational Foundation?
Lynx Educational Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Newmarket, United States. Join us for a Sail in Saint Simons Island on the Tallship Lynx, an educational organization dedicated to hands-on programs that teach the history and present examples of America’s struggle to preserve its independence. The ship is an interpretation of an actual privateer built in 1812. The maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sailing.
When was Lynx Educational Foundation founded?
Lynx Educational Foundation was founded in 2001.
Who leads Lynx Educational Foundation?
Donald E Peacock serves as Chairmanpresident.
Where is Lynx Educational Foundation located?
Headquartered in Newmarket, United States.
What is Lynx Educational Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lynx Educational Foundation trustworthy?
Lynx Educational Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lynx Educational Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043712260.
What is Lynx Educational Foundation's website?
http://www.tallshiplynx.com