The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports grants to individuals and charitable organizations, including awards described as financial support or financial assistance.
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM at a glance
In short: The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM gave $103K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Maryland. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,255
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,074
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $952,878
- -10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing directs applicants to Part XVI-b for the form and materials, restrictions, and application information; it lists Paul D Dolinsky as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- See Part XVI-b of the filing.
- Deadline
- See Part XVI-b of the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul D Dolinsky
Mailing address: 1026 16Th St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (571) 295-0064
Website: https://federallodge.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mrs Wanna Carbaugh ($22K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 34% to recipients in Maryland, 32% in Virginia, 13% in the District of Columbia, 10% in Colorado, and 8% in New York. The itemized grants also include a $4,000 award to Hot Foundation in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2022) to $123K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Wanna Carbaugh Huntington, MD | Financial Support | $22,047 |
| Mrs Raymond Bacon Centreville, VA | Financial Support | $18,208 |
| Scottish Rite Foundation Denver, CO | Financial Assistance | $10,000 |
| Alexandria Harmonizers Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $9,000 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | Financial Assistance | $6,000 |
| Mesh Charities Silver Spring, MD | Financial Assistance | $5,000 |
| Hot Foundation Goodyear, AZ | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| American friends of the Louve Alexandria, VA | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| DC Olympics Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
| American Internarional School Washington, DC | Financial Assistance | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $952,878 | $84,236 | $133,645 | $103,255 | 17 | $110,490 | $65,487 |
| 2023 | $1,060,418 | $62,599 | $123,305 | $95,221 | 17 | $7,447 | $41,962 |
| 2022 | $1,112,197 | $495,779 | $122,291 | $94,575 | 19 | $5,688 | $473,751 |
| 2021 | $738,709 | $41,621 | $130,214 | $100,200 | 22 | $7,603 | $8,236 |
| 2020 | $813,302 | $56,324 | $148,223 | $122,500 | 23 | — | $37,157 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2024 grants included financial support to individuals and financial assistance to organizations. Among the grantees, the Scottish Rite Foundation says its mission is to improve the quality of life for Colorado children and families by supporting programs addressing childhood language disorders. Alexandria Harmonizers describes its mission as enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area. Smile Train says it works to provide people born with clefts the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts.
Other grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: the Chesapeake Bay Foundation states its mission is to save the Bay; Metropolitan School of the Arts says it supports people in reaching their potential as artists, innovators, and generous citizens; and Story Tapestries says it uses the arts to create accessible opportunities and foster a more inclusive community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 17 grants totaling $103,255. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $22,047, with a median of $4,000. The largest awards included $22,047 to Mrs Wanna Carbaugh of Huntington, Maryland, and $18,208 to Mrs Raymond Bacon of Centreville, Virginia, both for financial support. Among organizational awards were $10,000 to the Scottish Rite Foundation, $9,000 to Alexandria Harmonizers, and $6,000 to Smile Train, each for financial assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul D Dolinsky, George H Reader, and Lawrence Von Weigel as trustees. Federal Lodge No. 1’s 2026 officer listing names Paul D. Dolinsky as organist.
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George H Reader
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Lawrence Von Weigel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Paul D Dolinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Paul D Dolinsky (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM
How much does The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM give each year?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM gave $103K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 17 grants.
What is The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's typical grant size?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,074, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM give grants?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's top state is Maryland, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (32%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Alexandria, VA (3 grants).
Does The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (15 grants).
Who are The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's largest grantees?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's largest 2024 grantees include Mrs Wanna Carbaugh ($22,047), Mrs Raymond Bacon ($18,208) and Scottish Rite Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM reported $953K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $84K.
What does The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the fund. Its 2024 grants included financial support to individuals and financial assistance to organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM?
The fund states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's EIN?
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0943739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-buchly-charity-fund-of-federal-lodge-1-faam-morg_a4a9b43a951146819041bb10f00a38c5
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