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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-2706456

The Lida Foundation

A private foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 24 grants and $475,500 paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Linda S Glickstein
504 West Mermaid Lane
Philadelphia, PA 191184206
(215) 247-5578
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.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $475,500

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $5,665,792
  • Tax year 2023

    $478,550

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $5,704,007
  • Tax year 2022

    $533,750

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $5,876,437
  • Tax year 2021

    $606,750

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $6,159,139
  • Tax year 2020

    $533,950

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $6,256,095

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Wilma TheaterPhiladelphia, PA

    Theatrical production

    $96,500
  2. Friends of the Wissahickon IncPhiladelphia, PA

    $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
  3. Opera PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Committed to embracing innovation and developing opera for the 21st century

    $34,500
  4. Morris Arboretum of the Univ of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    $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
  5. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania PAPhiladelphia, PA

    To protect and enhance reproductive freedom, increase access to reproductive health services and information, and promote sexual health.

    $30,000
  6. Aspen Community FoundationBasalt, CO

    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
  7. BalletxPhiladelphia, PA

    Balletx expands the vocabulary of contemporary ballet for all audiences through innovative performances, world premiere choreography, dance education, and community programs

    $25,000
  8. Bearded Ladies CabaretPhiladelphia, PA

    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
  9. FringeartsPhiladelphia, PA

    The organization's primary exempt purpose is to implement charitable and educational activities through presentation of performing arts.

    $25,000
  10. The Pennsylvania Ballet Association DBA Philadelphia BalletPhiladelphia, PA

    For student tickets in order to cultivate an enduring appreciation for dance through world class performances

    $25,000
  11. Philadelphia Orchestra AssociationPhiladelphia, PA

    To share the transformative power of music with the widest audience

    $25,000
  12. Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture

    $10,000
  13. Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA

    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
  14. Philadelphia Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    A vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences

    $10,000
  15. Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Renovations to the building in order to create opportunities for diverse communities to experience film

    $10,000
  16. Womens WayPhiladelphia, PA

    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
  17. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    Performance of opera to the public

    $6,500
  18. Interact Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    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
  19. Food MoxiePhiladelphia, PA

    From seed to supper, food moxie educates and inspires people to grow, prepare, and eat healthy food

    $5,000
  20. Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Community foundation strengthens the economic, social & civic vitality of greater philadelphia

    $5,000
  21. Philadelphia Artists' Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA

    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
  22. Barrington Stage Company IncPittsfield, MA

    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
  23. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making

    $1,500
  24. Theatre Exile CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Produce theatrical works

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture13 grants $281,50073% of the total
  2. Environment1 grant $55,00014% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $30,0008% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $10,0003% of the total
  5. Youth development1 grant $5,0001% of the total
  6. Education2 grants $3,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania21 grants $442,500
  2. Colorado1 grant $25,000
  3. New York1 grant $6,500
  4. Massachusetts1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Linda S GlicksteinTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • David L GlicksteinTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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