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Lehigh Valley Economic

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 232798276  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Economic has awarded $2.2M across 18 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Da Vinci Science Center. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.7M
Total assets
18
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lehigh Valley Economic funds

Lehigh Valley Economic's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training.

Workforce & Vocational Training

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lehigh Valley Economic, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Da Vinci Science Center
LVEDC SERVES AS GRANT PASS THROUGH AGENT FOR THE STATE.
Allentown, PA$2.0M2020
Manufacturers Resource Center
PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Allentown, PA$32K2022
Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation
PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Bethlehem, PA$27K2022
Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation
PA DCED PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Bethlehem, PA$27K2024
Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation
PA DCED PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Bethlehem, PA$27K2023
Workforce Board Lehigh Valley
PA DCED PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Allentown, PA$22K2023
City of Bethlehem
CITYWIDE WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE PROJECT
Allentown, PA$19K2017
Manufacturers Resource Center
PA DCED PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Allentown, PA$19K2023
Lehigh University Small Business Development Center
PARTNERSHIPS FOR REGIONAL PERFORMANCE SUBGRANT
Bethlehem, PA$16K2022
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation
ALLENTOWNH AND BETHLEHEM MARKETING INITIATIVE
Allentown, PA$10K2017
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation
ALLENTOWNH AND BETHLEHEM MARKETING INITIATIVE
Allentown, PA$10K2019
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Foundation
ALLENTOWNH AND BETHLEHEM MARKETING INITIATIVE
Allentown, PA$10K2018
Greater Easton Development Partnership
DOWNTOWN EASTON MARKETING SUPPORT
Easton, PA$5K2018
Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation
KEYSTONE INNOVATION ZONE PRIMARY PARTNERSHIP
Bethlehem, PA$5K2018
Greater Easton Development Partnership
DOWNTOWN EASTON MARKETING SUPPORT
Easton, PA$5K2019

Lehigh Valley Economic giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$39K
2018$20K
2019$20K
2020$2.0M
2022$75K
2023$68K
2024$27K

How to apply for funding from Lehigh Valley Economic

Lehigh Valley Economic's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at lehighvalley.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lehigh Valley Economic

Does Lehigh Valley Economic accept grant applications?
Lehigh Valley Economic's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lehigh Valley Economic fund?
Lehigh Valley Economic's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Recent recipients include Da Vinci Science Center, Manufacturers Resource Center, Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lehigh Valley Economic give in grants?
Lehigh Valley Economic reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 18 grants.
Where is Lehigh Valley Economic located?
Lehigh Valley Economic is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 232798276.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lehigh Valley Economic's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lehigh Valley Economic. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.