The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-0943739 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
73% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Foundation | Denver, CO | Financial Assistance | $10,000 |
| Alexandria Harmonizers | Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $9,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Financial Assistance | $6,000 |
| Mesh Charities | Silver Spring, MD | Financial Assistance | $5,000 |
| Hot Foundation | Goodyear, AZ | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| American friends of the Louve | Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| DC Olympics | Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| American Internarional School | Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
| DC History Center | Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Owen Mills, MD | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan School of the Arts | Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $2,000 |
| Story Tapestries | Poolesville, MD | Financial Assistance | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources | Albany NY, NY | Financial Assistance | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($40,255). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,255 | 17 |
| 2023 | $95,221 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512729349100851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-0943739
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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