Private foundation · Allentown, PA

Harry C Trexler Estate

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Typical grant size
$10K – $25K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
117
Repeat grantees
102
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesDECEMBER 1
ContactJANET E ROTH · 6104349645
MaterialsLETTER REQUEST, COPIES OF FORMATION DOCUMENT, GOVERNING INSTRUMENT, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, FINANCIALS, BUDGET,CLIENT STATISTICS.
RestrictionsAWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO ONLY ORGANIZATIONS DOMICILED IN LEHIGH COUNTY, PA, AND THAT SERVE LEHIGH COUNTY CLIENTS EXCLUSIVELY OR SUBSTANTIALLY SO.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Janet E Roth
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$249K
L Charles Marcon
TRUSTEE
$30K
Jamie P Musselman
TRUSTEE
$30K
J Scott Pidcock
TRUSTEE
$30K
Donald M Bernhard
TRUSTEE
$30K
Barnet H Fraenkel
TRUSTEE
$30K
Malcolm J Gross
TRUSTEE
$9K
Daniel G Gambet
TRUSTEE
$4K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
1,069
Total grants awarded
$58.1M
Total amount
$54K
Average grant
$2.0M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$5.4M
91 grants
2023
$5.4M
89 grants
2022
$6.2M
99 grants
2021
$6.0M
105 grants
2020
$5.7M
99 grants
2019
$5.7M
108 grants
2018
$5.9M
97 grants
2017
$5.2M
95 grants
2016
$5.0M
96 grants
2015
$4.7M
96 grants
2014
$3.0M
94 grants

Top recipients

City of Allentown
21 grants · PA
$17.9M
12 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$2.1M
15 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
18 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
Greater Valley YMCA
10 grants · PA
$1.3M
The Salvation Army
7 grants · PA
$1.1M
Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley
6 grants · PA
$1.1M
12 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
14 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$1.0M
12 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$970K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

City of Allentown
IMPROVEMENTS, EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL ITS PARKS.
PA · TY 2024
$1.8M
The Allentown Parknership
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$275K
The Salvation Army
ALLENTOWN SHELTER OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$175K
Allentown Art Museum
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$175K
Ripple Community Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$125K
Lehigh Conference of Churches
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR SERVICES IN LEHIGH COUNTY.
PA · TY 2024
$125K
Casa Guadalupe Center
PA'LANTE EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$120K
Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania
INTEGRATED STUDENTS SUPPORT PORGRAM IN THE ALLENTOWN SCHOOL.
PA · TY 2024
$110K
The Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology Inc
FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF A $500,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ALLENTOWN EXPANSION PROJECT.
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Baum School of Art
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$100K
Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley
HOME REPAIR PROGRAM FOR LOW-MID INCOME LEHIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$90K
Pinebrook Family Answers
SUPPORT LEHIGH COUNTY YOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.
PA · TY 2024
$90K
Jewish Community Center of Allentown Pennsylvania
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$90K
Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
PA · TY 2024
$75K
Allentown Public Library
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$75K
Young Women's Christian Association
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$75K
Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation
COMMUNITY TO THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL STUDENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$75K
The Literacy Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$70K
Community Bike Works
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LEHIGH COUNTY PROGRAMS.
PA · TY 2024
$70K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Allentown
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$65K
Community Services for Children Inc
SECOND INSTALLMENT ON A $225,000 GRANT TO SUPPORT THE DOWNTOWN EXPANSION PROJECT.
PA · TY 2024
$65K
Allentown Symphony Association Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$60K
Jerusalem House Ministries
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Mercy School for Special Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$50K
The Salvation Army
ALLENTOWN SHELTER BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Allentown Inc
IMMIGRATIONS SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$45K
Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$45K
Lehigh County Historical Society
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$45K
The Neighborhood Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$42K
Wildlands Conservancy Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Grace Community Foundation
FOOD PANTRY OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Everlasting Life Ministries
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO SERVICE LEHIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Church of the Mediator
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE PROGRAM.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Community Music School
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LEHIGH COUNTY SERVICES.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Civic Theatre of Allentown
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Manito Life Center
SUPPORT THERAPEUTIC RIDING SERVICES FOR LEHIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$35K
Lehigh Valley Children's Centers Inc
RENOVATION OF PLAYGROUND AT LVCC PARK AVENUE, NEFFS PENNSYLVANIA.
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley
MEAL DELIVERY IN CENTER CITY ALLENTOWN.
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Wildlife Information Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$30K
Baum School of Art
CITY ARTS CAMP SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$28K
Baum School of Art
CAPITAL PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Bradbury-sullivan Lgbt Community Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Pinebrook Family Answers
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley
BUILDING SECURITY SYSTEM.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Lehigh County Senior Citizens Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Haven House
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Allentown School District Foundation
TEACHER INNOVATION GRANTS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
Resurrected Community Development Corporation Inc
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT OLD ALLENTOWN CAMPUS.
PA · TY 2024
$25K
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMS IN LEHIHG COUNTY.
PA · TY 2024
$20K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.