Breaking the Stigma
Mental illness and suicidal thoughts are surrounded by shame and silence that cost lives. We work to create spaces where people can speak openly, be heard without judgment, and find the help they need.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Mission & Impact
Mental health matters. Suicide prevention matters. We exist to fight for both, in Lynz's name.
Our Mission
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit built to fight stigma and save lives.
The LJM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. We exist to honor Lynz's memory by doing the hard, meaningful work of making mental health conversations accessible, reducing the stigma that keeps people from asking for help, and building a community where no one feels alone.
Too many people suffer in silence. Too many families know the devastation of losing someone to suicide. The LJM Foundation stands in the gap, creating awareness, funding programs, and fostering the kind of open, compassionate community that Lynz herself embodied.
Organization Status
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
All donations are fully tax-deductible
Federally recognized 501(c)(3)
EIN: 41-5102049
100% of donations fund the mission
Community-run, volunteer-supported
The Cause
Mental health awareness & suicide prevention.
Mental health is not a weakness. Suicide is not inevitable. And grief does not have to be faced alone. The LJM Foundation fights for these truths every day.
Suicide Prevention
Every suicide is preventable. The LJM Foundation funds education, resources, and outreach that equip communities to recognize warning signs, respond with compassion, and connect people to life-saving support.
Healing Together
Survivors and families devastated by suicide loss deserve community. The LJM Foundation creates connection points where those walking the hardest roads find others who understand and can walk with them.
Suicide Prevention
If you're struggling, you are not alone.
Suicide is preventable. The LJM Foundation is committed to ensuring everyone knows help exists, and that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Warning Signs to Know
If you notice these signs in yourself or someone you care about, take it seriously. Reach out, ask directly, and connect them to help.
Talking about wanting to die or not wanting to be here
Expressions of hopelessness, feeling like a burden, or saying there's no reason to live.
Withdrawing from friends and family
Pulling away from people they love, losing interest in activities they once enjoyed.
Dramatic mood changes or giving things away
Sudden calm after deep depression, reckless behavior, or giving away prized possessions.
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Substance use as an escape is a common warning sign that someone is in serious emotional pain.
Crisis Resources
Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in distress.
By the Numbers
Four years of doing the work.
4th
Years Active
100+
Community Members Reached
$275,000
Raised for the Cause
15
Partner Sponsors
Why It Matters
The numbers behind the need.
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. Mental health conditions affect 1 in 5 adults every year. Behind every statistic is a person, a family, a community, that deserves better resources, more compassion, and a world willing to talk openly about what is often left unsaid.
The LJM Foundation was born from the understanding that communities can change this. By raising awareness, funding programs, and modeling open conversations, we help create the world where Lynz's death means something beyond loss.
1 in 5
U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year.
#11
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S.
50%
Of people with mental health conditions never receive treatment.
Preventable
With the right support, resources, and community, lives can be saved.
How We Fund the Mission
From events to every day generosity.
The foundation raises funds through multiple channels, all flowing into the same place, the programs and people that need it most.
Individual Donations
Every gift, whether $25 or $2,500, goes directly toward mental health programs and suicide prevention initiatives. Donations are tax-deductible through our 501(c)(3) status.
Donate NowCorporate Sponsorships
Business sponsors gain community visibility and alignment with a cause that matters, while funding real programs. Sponsorships are available year-round, not just during the tournament.
Become a SponsorAnnual Tournament
The Links for Lynz Golf Tournament is one of the foundation's primary fundraisers, a community event that brings people together around the cause and puts real resources into the programs.
Tournament Details
Join the Mission
Stand with the LJM Foundation.
Your support is how awareness becomes action. Donate, sponsor, or simply share our mission, every contribution matters.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit | All donations are tax-deductible