The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM
The Buchly Charity Fund of Federal Lodge #1 FAAM is a private foundation established in 1970 and based in Washington, DC. The fund operates as a charitable organization affiliated with Federal Lodge No. 1, a Masonic lodge constituted in 1793 and one of the four original founding lodges of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$953K
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$103K
+8.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+8.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's primary purpose is to provide financial assistance to widows and orphans of deceased members of Federal Lodge No. 1. Additionally, the fund supports public charities located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area that primarily benefit women and children with educational or medical needs.
The fund's approach to assisting widows and orphans involves trustees who proactively contact eligible individuals to provide immediate funeral expense assistance. For additional support beyond initial funeral expenses, individuals must contact the fund's trustees for evaluation based on demonstrated need.
Public charities seeking support must have purposes aligned with the fund's mission and demonstrate effective administration and program delivery in service of those purposes.
Grantmaking
The fund made 19 grants in its most recent reporting period. The average grant size is approximately $5,000, with total annual giving reported at $95,000. The fund indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
is approximately $5,000, with total annual giving reported at $95,000. The fund indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
is approximately $5,000, with total annual giving reported at $95,000. The fund indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund supports multiple cities across seven states: Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, and Virginia. Specific cities include Albany, Alexandria, Annapolis, Asheville, Centreville, Denver, Fairfax, Huntington, Ocean City, Owen Mills, Poolesville, Richmond, Silver Spring, Washington, and Zionsville.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of most recent filing (2023):
- Total Assets: $1,060,418
- Total Revenue: $62,599
- Total Expenses: $123,305
The fund maintains a modest asset base and operates with annual expenses exceeding revenues, drawing on accumulated assets to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $952,878 | $1,060,418 | $1,112,197 |
| Revenue | $84,236 | $62,599 | $495,779 |
| Expenses | $133,645 | $123,305 | $122,291 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $110,490 | $7,447 | $5,688 |
| Net Investment Income | $65,487 | $41,962 | $473,751 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund is managed by three compensated trustees:
- Paul D Dolinsky
- George H Reader
- Lawrence Von Weigel
Each trustee receives $2,000 in annual compensation for their services.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul D Dolinsky | Trustee | 1 | $2,000 |
| George H Reader | Trustee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Lawrence Von Weigel | Trustee | 1 | $2,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1026 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036-5715
Telephone: 571-295-0064
EIN: 52-0943739
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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