The David Lynch Foundation, established in 2005, is a non-profit organization focused on addressing trauma and toxic stress among at-risk populations. Its central program is the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique, which it provides through scholarships to ensure access regardless of financial circumstances. To date, the foundation has awarded over 1.5 million scholarships.
The foundation's work operates at the intersection of health and wellness, and education. It maintains an active presence in North America and South America, with particular concentration in New York City and Los Angeles.