Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
THE PURPOSE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP, MANAGE AND DISTRIBUTE THE PHILANTHROPHY OF A VARIETY OF DONORS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF …
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Mission
The purpose of the lehigh valley community foundation is to develop, manage and distribute the philanthrophy of a variety of donors in order to improve the quality of life for residents of the lehigh valley.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lehigh Valley Community Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1967, it predates 92% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLehigh Valley Community Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Allentown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 231686634. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231686634. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is located in Allentown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years. Its registered address is 840 West Hamilton Street, Suite 310, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Lehigh Valley Community Foundation has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lehigh Valley Community Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
LVCF, a trusted advisor, partner, and community leader, improves our quality of life by making sure our charitable donations get to the right cause. Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Lehigh Valley Community Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231686634, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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At Mountaintop, Student Film Celebrates Cycling and Community - Lehigh University News
Organization that serves Lehigh Valley community raises more than $27 million, a record - WFMZ.com
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Raises $27,731,984 to Improve Lives for a Stronger Greater Lehigh Valley - The Valley Ledger
New Bethany Inc. Receives $18,000 Through Trusted Respond Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation - The Valley Ledger
Spring into Giving Annual Community Food Drive Supports Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley - The Valley Ledger
Lehigh Valley Community Iftar | PHOTOS - The Morning Call
All Lehigh Carbon Community College sites closed due to ‘IT disruption’ (UPDATE) - Lehighvalleylive.com
Meet the most influential people in the Lehigh Valley - The Morning Call
From survivor to stylist: Lehigh Valley teen chops locks for cancer community hair donations - WFMZ.com
Here’s what to expect from Community Bank, with 10 new Lehigh Valley branches - Lehighvalleylive.com
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 75 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1967
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
- What is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation?
- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Allentown, United States. LVCF, a trusted advisor, partner, and community leader, improves our quality of life by making sure our charitable donations get to the right cause.
- When was Lehigh Valley Community Foundation founded?
- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Lehigh Valley Community Foundation?
- Erika Petrozelli serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Allentown, PA, United States.
- What is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation trustworthy?
- Lehigh Valley Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231686634. Registration: 23-1686634 (United States).
- What is Lehigh Valley Community Foundation's website?
- https://www.lvcfoundation.org