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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Allentown, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 232657933  ·  Private foundation

Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has awarded $97.9M across 1,718 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Salvaggio Academy. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$15.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$14.1M
Total assets
1,718
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley funds

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Salvaggio Academy
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$2.0M2024
Cai Learning Academy
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$2.0M2022
Lehigh Valley Health Network
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$1.4M2024
Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$1.3M2022
Lehigh Valley Health Network
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$1.2M2022
Lehigh Valley Health Network
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$1.1M2020
Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$1.1M2019
Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$1.1M2020
Valley Youth House
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Bethlehem, PA$1.0M2024
Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$961K2023
Da Vinci Science Center
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$925K2024
Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Allentown, PA$922K2024
Da Vinci Science Center
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Allentown, PA$863K2023
Valley Youth House
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Bethlehem, PA$726K2022
Valley Youth House
DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
Bethlehem, PA$698K2023

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$8.8M
2018$9.1M
2019$11.0M
2020$13.8M
2022$19.3M
2023$15.8M
2024$20.2M

How to apply for funding from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley'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 unitedwayglv.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

Does United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley accept grant applications?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley'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 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley fund?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Salvaggio Academy, Cai Learning Academy, Lehigh Valley Health Network. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley give in grants?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley reported $15.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $97.9M over 1,718 grants.
Where is United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley located?
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 232657933.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley'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 United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.