The Lehigh Conference of Churches
THE MISSION OF THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES IS TO UNITE COMMUNITES OF FAITH AS ECUMENICAL PARTNERS. PUTTING OUR FAITH INTO ACTION, WE MINISTER TO AND ADVOCATE FOR …
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We are a faith-based, nonprofit social service agency connecting basic human needs to the most vulnerable in the Lehigh Valley.
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Mission
The mission of the lehigh conference of churches is to unite communites of faith as ecumenical partners. Putting our faith into action, we minister to and advocate for those in need and encourage all to reach their full potential.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Lehigh Conference of Churches with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1954, it is among the oldest religion charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- 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 + methodologyThe Lehigh Conference of Churches is a registered religion nonprofit based in Allentown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 231484205. 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 $8M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Lehigh Conference of Churches's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231484205. 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.
The Lehigh Conference of Churches 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 religion charities in United States is 90/100.
The Lehigh Conference of Churches is located in Allentown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. Its registered address is 457 W Allen St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Lehigh Conference of Churches has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Lehigh Conference of Churches is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Lehigh Conference of Churches. 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, The Lehigh Conference of Churches 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 72%). 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.
We are a faith-based, nonprofit social service agency connecting basic human needs to the most vulnerable in the Lehigh Valley. The Lehigh Conference of Churches is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.
Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Lehigh Conference of Churches are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Lehigh Conference of Churches is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231484205, 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.
THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 58 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 · 1954
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Lehigh Conference of Churches
- What is The Lehigh Conference of Churches?
- The Lehigh Conference of Churches is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Allentown, United States. We are a faith-based, nonprofit social service agency connecting basic human needs to the most vulnerable in the Lehigh Valley.
- When was The Lehigh Conference of Churches founded?
- The Lehigh Conference of Churches was founded in 1954.
- Who leads The Lehigh Conference of Churches?
- Abigail Goldfarb serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is The Lehigh Conference of Churches located?
- Headquartered in Allentown, PA, United States.
- What is The Lehigh Conference of Churches's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Lehigh Conference of Churches trustworthy?
- The Lehigh Conference of Churches 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 The Lehigh Conference of Churches's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 231484205.
- What is The Lehigh Conference of Churches's website?
- https://www.lehighchurches.org