Governance & Transparency
Committed
The Lynette Louise Haughton Foundation is committed to:
+Transparent financial oversight
+Ethical governance
+Clearly defined officer and committee roles
+Responsible stewardship of all funds
Strong governance ensures that every initiative reflects Lynette’s spirit — steady, thoughtful, and rooted in service.
Legal Formation
The Lynette Louise Haughton Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation formed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Articles of Organization were filed with:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
William Francis Galvin, Secretary
Corporations Division
The Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Articles of Organization were filed with:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
William Francis Galvin, Secretary
Corporations Division
The Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Massachusetts Attorney General Registration
The Foundation is registered with the Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
Our request for charity registration has been accepted, and we are authorized to solicit charitable contributions.
To maintain good standing, the Foundation files annual Form PC reports and complies with all state regulatory requirements.
Financial Stewardship
The Foundation maintains:
Board oversight of all financial activity
Separation of governance and financial duties
Documented committee structure
Conflict-of-interest policies
IRS-compliant scholarship and grant procedures
All funds are used exclusively to advance the Foundation’s charitable mission.
Board oversight of all financial activity
Separation of governance and financial duties
Documented committee structure
Conflict-of-interest policies
IRS-compliant scholarship and grant procedures
All funds are used exclusively to advance the Foundation’s charitable mission.
Public Accountability
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization:
EIN: 41-2716493
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Annual filings and required reports are maintained in accordance with federal and Massachusetts law.
EIN: 41-2716493
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Annual filings and required reports are maintained in accordance with federal and Massachusetts law.