The Lida Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lida Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $475,500 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $96,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$475,500
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$96,500
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $478,550 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $478,550 | 50 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $475,500 | 24 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda S Glickstein 504 West Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118-4206 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 247-5578 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not have an application form but requires details of the purpose of the grant and verification of the tax-exempt status of donees. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions or other factors. Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) public charities. |
What The Lida Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 21 | $442,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wilma Theater | Theatrical production | $96,500 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon Inc | $30,000 for pedestrian bridge construction and $25,500 to conserve natural beauty and the wildness of wissahickon valley and to stimulate public interest therein | $55,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia | Committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century | $34,500 |
| Morris Arboretum of the Univ of Pennsylvania | $27,500 for outreach coordinator and $3,500 in general support to inspire an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and place through education, research, and horticultural display | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania Pa | To protect and enhance reproductive freedom, increase access to reproductive health services and information, and promote sexual health. | $30,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Builds philanthropy and supports nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds and bringing people together to solve community problems | $25,000 |
| Balletx | Balletx expands the vocabulary of contemporary ballet for all audiences through innovative performances, world premiere choreography, dance education, and community programs | $25,000 |
| Bearded Ladies Cabaret | An experimental cabaret group devoted to exploiting all possibilities of intimate, homemade theatre through beautiful songs, tricked-out costume changes, drag, and virtuostic prop construction | $25,000 |
| Fringearts | The organization's primary exempt purpose is to implement charitable and educational activities through presentation of performing arts. | $25,000 |
| The Pennsylvania Ballet Association DBA Philadelphia Ballet | For student tickets in order to cultivate an enduring appreciation for dance through world class performances | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | To share the transformative power of music with the widest audience | $25,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Committed to being the cultural heart of philadelphia. (sch o)pma is a national and international destination for art, but first and foremost we are philadelphia's museum for all the many diverse communities of the city. Under a new leadership team, pma is planning for the next era, expanding the impact of the museum as an arts organization and civic leader for all philadelphians to experience | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Theatre Company | A vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Renovations to the building in order to create opportunities for diverse communities to experience film | $10,000 |
| Womens Way | Women's way is the greater philadelphia region's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement ofwomen, girls, and gender equity. Established in the mid-70's, the organization inspires and mobilizes the community toinvest in organizations and leaders that advance the rights of and opportunities for women and girls, and achievegender equity for all | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | Performance of opera to the public | $6,500 |
| Interact Theatre Company | A theatre for today's world, dedicated to commissioning, developing, and producing new and contemporary plays that explore the social, political, and cultural issues of our time, and to improving the regional climate for new plays | $6,000 |
| Food Moxie | From seed to supper, food moxie educates and inspires people to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Community foundation strengthens the economic, social & civic vitality of greater philadelphia | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Artists' Collective Inc | Creates vibrant theatrical events that challenge the expectations of classical theatre. This diverse cohort of theatre artists stages rarely produced texts with visceral clarity in intentional spaces. Pac unearths essential stories, expands the classical canon, and inspires audiences to lean in and engage with our shared human experience | $3,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Inc | The organization engages in theatrical productions for audiences located primarily in western massachusetts, new york, and connecticut. The organization provides opportunities for theater professionals to nuture, develop and refine their craft. In addition, the organization provides educational and theatrical experiences for children, adolescents, and youth at risk | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making | $1,500 |
| Theatre Exile Company | Produce theatrical works | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda S Glickstein
- David L Glickstein
Questions people ask
Does The Lida Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does The Lida Foundation give?
$475,500 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Lida Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda S Glickstein (Trustee) and David L Glickstein (Trustee).
What does The Lida Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.