Hidden Charitable Trust
Hidden Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $188,168, all to recipients in Washington; the listed grants support organizations addressing community needs including children’s services, homelessness, food, health care, trafficking, and local history.
Hidden Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hidden Charitable Trust gave $188K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $188,168
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,441
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $13,300,038
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hidden Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists Daniel Hidden as the contact and says that, should unsolicited requests be made, they can be submitted by mail. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Daniel Hidden
Mailing address: 2610 Kauffman Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: (360) 696-4421
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hidden Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arthur D Curtis Children's Justice Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Washington. The listed 2025 grantees are in Vancouver, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hidden Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2023) to $223K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur D Curtis Children's Justice Center Vancouver, WA | Legal defense of children in abuse cases in Clark county | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southwest WA Vancouver, WA | To fund programs to assist after school programs for kids | $15,000 |
| Children's Center of Vancouver Vancouver, WA | Mental Health Services for Kids | $15,000 |
| Clark County Historicial Museum Vancouver, WA | Historic Connection and Education | $15,000 |
| Council for the Homeless Vancouver, WA | To Fund Vancouver Homeless Programs | $15,000 |
| Fish of Vancouver Vancouver, WA | Provide Food for Hungry | $15,000 |
| Free Clinic of Southwest Washington Vancouver, WA | To provide free medical care for those in need | $15,000 |
| Open House Ministries Vancouver, WA | To Support Faith Based Homeless | $15,000 |
| Share House Vancouver, WA | Homeless Assistance | $15,000 |
| Shared Hope International Vancouver, WA | To Fight Trafficking of Kids | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,300,038 | $394,834 | $540,542 | $188,168 | 14 | $201,531 | $255,958 | $185,449 |
| 2024 | $13,042,681 | $13,315,060 | $340,982 | $223,176 | 16 | $228,576 | $13,204,098 | — |
| 2023 | $142,160 | $149,706 | $116,864 | $70,542 | 20 | $70,542 | $103,801 | — |
| 2022 | $109,318 | $149,328 | $148,981 | $86,542 | 21 | $86,542 | $87,482 | — |
| 2021 | $108,971 | $127,905 | $103,608 | $89,542 | 21 | $89,542 | $115,267 | — |
| 2020 | $84,674 | $113,956 | $114,977 | $102,540 | 21 | — | $102,769 | — |
| 2019 | $85,695 | $137,897 | $139,256 | $124,540 | 21 | — | $124,984 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hidden Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for children’s justice and mental health services, after-school programs, homelessness assistance, food, free medical care, anti-trafficking work, and historical education and preservation.
Among the grantees, FISH OF VANCOUVER describes its mission as providing food for people who are hungry in the Vancouver community. FREE CLINIC OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON says it provides and facilitates access to free, compassionate, quality health care for community members otherwise unable to obtain it. COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS describes its work as community leadership, advocacy, and practical solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County. OPEN HOUSE MINISTRIES describes itself as a faith-based organization helping homeless families through shelter and Christ-centered programs. SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL says it works to rescue and restore women and children in crisis and to prevent and eradicate sex trafficking and slavery through education and public awareness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $188,168. Grant amounts ranged from $4,050 to $15,000, with a median of $15,000.
The listed largest grants were $15,000 each to ARTHUR D CURTIS CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST WA, CHILDREN'S CENTER OF VANCOUVER, CLARK COUNTY HISTORICIAL MUSEUM, COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS, FISH OF VANCOUVER, FREE CLINIC OF SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON, OPEN HOUSE MINISTRIES, SHARE HOUSE, SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL, VANCOUVER FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, and YWCA SAFECHOICE SHELTER.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Hidden as chairman, Lori Novak as treasurer, Naomi Hidden as secretary, Donna Hidden as board member, Oliver Hidden as vice chairman, and Kristen Everett and Michael Foster as board members.
Hidden Charitable Trust is led by Daniel Hidden, Chairman on every filing since 2024; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Hidden
Chairman
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $31K (2025)
Oliver Hidden
V. Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lori Novak
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Donna Hidden
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Naomi Hidden
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kristen Everett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Foster
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jim Cromer (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Hidden (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Lori Novick (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to Daniel Hidden (Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Charitable Trust
How much does Hidden Charitable Trust give each year?
Hidden Charitable Trust gave $188K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $223K across 16 grants.
What is Hidden Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hidden Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,441, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hidden Charitable Trust give grants?
Hidden Charitable Trust gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vancouver, WA (14 grants).
Does Hidden Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hidden Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hidden Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Hidden Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Arthur D Curtis Children's Justice Center ($15,000), Boys and Girls Club of Southwest WA ($15,000) and Children's Center of Vancouver ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hidden Charitable Trust?
Hidden Charitable Trust reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hidden Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for children’s justice and mental health services, after-school programs, homelessness assistance, food, free medical care, anti-trafficking work, and historical education and preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hidden Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hidden Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hidden Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6369053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Hidden Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hidden Charitable Trust funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Hidden Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hidden-charitable-trust-morg_1f64df9c0f5a4836b5b0b42c513c2042
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