Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $7,700 and the largest $15,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$7,700
- Largest grant$15,400
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $77,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,950 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $88,550 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $77,000 | 9 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $23,100 |
| Maryland | 2 | $19,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $11,550 |
| Virginia | 2 | $7,700 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $7,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research to Prevent Blindness | Services for blind people | $15,400 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Services for blind people | $11,550 |
| Visionlink | Services for blind people | $11,550 |
| Appalachian Voices | Wildlife preservation | $7,700 |
| Chazen Museum of Art | Support for the chazen museum of art | $7,700 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Support cancer research | $7,700 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | Support cancer research | $7,700 |
| Arlington County Neighborhood Services Division | Beautifying and improving arlington's public spaces | $3,850 |
| Friends of Arlington Public Library | Purchase resources related to sewing and art | $3,850 |
Officers and trustees
- R Carter Echols
Questions people ask
Does Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust give?
$77,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $7,700.
Who runs Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists R Carter Echols (Trustee).
What does Lydia K Feidler Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, science and research and health.