Hidden Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Hidden Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Vancouver, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $188,168 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$188,168
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$13.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $223,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,542 | 20 | $10,952 |
| 2024 | $223,176 | 16 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $188,168 | 14 | $13.9 million |
How to apply
Hidden 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 Hidden Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 14 | $188,168 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur D Curtis Children's Justice Center | Legal defense of children in abuse cases in clark county | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Wa | To fund programs to assist after school programs for kids | $15,000 |
| Children's Center of Vancouver | Mental health services for kids | $15,000 |
| Clark County Historicial Museum | Historic connection and education | $15,000 |
| Council for the Homeless | To fund vancouver homeless programs | $15,000 |
| Fish of Vancouver | Provide food for hungry | $15,000 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington | To provide free medical care for those in need | $15,000 |
| Open House Ministries | To support faith based homeless | $15,000 |
| Share House | Homeless assistance | $15,000 |
| Shared Hope International | To fight trafficking of kids | $15,000 |
| Vancouver First United Methodist Church | Record and maintain historical connection | $15,000 |
| YWCA Safechoice Shelter | To fund special needs programs | $15,000 |
| Clark College | To provide tuition and scholarship | $4,118 |
| Vancouver Women's Foundation | To assist women in need in vancouver | $4,050 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Hidden
- Lori Novak
- Naomi Hidden
- Donna Hidden
- Oliver Hidden
- Kristen Everett
- Michael Foster
Questions people ask
Does Hidden Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hidden Charitable Trust give?
$188,168 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hidden Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Hidden (Chairman), Lori Novak (Treasurer), Naomi Hidden (Secretary) and Donna Hidden (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hidden Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and education.