The Lida Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2706456 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$476K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LINDA S GLICKSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 504 WEST MERMAID LANE, PHILADELPHIA PA 191184206 |
| Phone | 2152475578 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilma Theater | Philadelphia, PA | Theatrical production | $96,500 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 for pedestrian bridge construction and $25,500 to conserve natural beauty and the wildness of wissahickon valley and to stimulate… | $55,000 |
| Opera Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century | $34,500 |
| Morris Arboretum of the Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | $27,500 for outreach coordinator and $3,500 in general support to inspire an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and… | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania Pa | Philadelphia, PA | To protect and enhance reproductive freedom, increase access to reproductive health services and information, and promote sexual health. | $30,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Basalt, CO | Builds philanthropy and supports nonprofit organizations by connecting donors to community needs, building permanent charitable funds and… | $25,000 |
| Balletx | Philadelphia, PA | Balletx expands the vocabulary of contemporary ballet for all audiences through innovative performances, world premiere choreography, dance… | $25,000 |
| Bearded Ladies Cabaret | Philadelphia, PA | An experimental cabaret group devoted to exploiting all possibilities of intimate, homemade theatre through beautiful songs, tricked-out… | $25,000 |
| Fringearts | Philadelphia, PA | 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 | Philadelphia, PA | For student tickets in order to cultivate an enduring appreciation for dance through world class performances | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Philadelphia, PA | To share the transformative power of music with the widest audience | $25,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Committed to being the cultural heart of philadelphia. (sch o)pma is a national and international destination for art, but first and… | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | A vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Philadelphia, PA | Renovations to the building in order to create opportunities for diverse communities to experience film | $10,000 |
| Womens Way | Philadelphia, PA | Women's way is the greater philadelphia region's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement ofwomen, girls, and gender… | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New York, NY | Performance of opera to the public | $6,500 |
| Interact Theatre Company | Philadelphia, PA | A theatre for today's world, dedicated to commissioning, developing, and producing new and contemporary plays that explore the social,… | $6,000 |
| Food Moxie | Philadelphia, PA | From seed to supper, food moxie educates and inspires people to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Community foundation strengthens the economic, social & civic vitality of greater philadelphia | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Artists' Collective Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Creates vibrant theatrical events that challenge the expectations of classical theatre. this diverse cohort of theatre artists stages… | $3,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Inc | Pittsfield, MA | The organization engages in theatrical productions for audiences located primarily in western massachusetts, new york, and connecticut. the… | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making | $1,500 |
| Theatre Exile Company | Philadelphia, PA | Produce theatrical works | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $475,500 | 24 |
| 2023 | $478,550 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502769349100910
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2706456
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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