Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation

POTTSTOWN, PA EIN: 27-3279246

Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in POTTSTOWN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $25K.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$38K

-91.6% YoY

Grant Count

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

-83.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Ready to take the next step with Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $452K (92%)

Washington $38K (8%)

States

Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

Chester SpringsDevonFederal Way

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$18,680
Revenue	$25,543	$105,600
Expenses	$44,223	$457,146
Qualifying Distributions	$38,053	—
Net Investment Income	$25,393	$102,087
Distributable Amount	$1,090	$17,050

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include World Vision ($38,053).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WORLD VISION FEDERAL WAY, WA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$38,053

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES W DICKINSON	PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASU	1	—
STEPHEN H KALIS	DIRECTOR	1	—
JAMES C WESTGATE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation?

Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in POTTSTOWN, PA. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation operate?

Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Washington.

What size grants does Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation award?

In 2021, Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $38K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation's EIN?

Charles and Lida Dickinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3279246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.