Lydia I Biddle is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$223K
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-3.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lydia I Biddle reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Lydia I Biddle
Based on IRS filings
Lydia I Biddle is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $223,058 | $222,755 | $228,589 |
| Revenue | $12,211 | $6,041 | $630 |
| Expenses | $11,826 | $12,052 | $14,197 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,335 | $11,671 | $13,322 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,766 | $5,497 | $4,764 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,410 | $11,272 | $11,669 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Episcopal Community Services ($11,254).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,254 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $407 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia I Biddle?
Lydia I Biddle is a private foundation focused on Community and economic development, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $223K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lydia I Biddle?
As of 2024, Lydia I Biddle holds $223K in total assets with $12K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $11K in 2024.
Where does Lydia I Biddle operate?
Lydia I Biddle has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Lydia I Biddle award?
In 2024, Lydia I Biddle awarded 1 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lydia I Biddle required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lydia I Biddle reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lydia I Biddle's EIN?
Lydia I Biddle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6202113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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