Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage
See schedule oper the bylaws of the Delaware & lehigh national heritage corridor(which were updated by the merged board of the national canal musuem and the d&l), our mission is to work with government entities, non-profit organizations (agencies), commerical entities, the residents and visitors to the corridor to:1. Conserve the historic transportation system of canals and overland railroads and amplify the recreational and educational opportunities based on them2. Broadly tell the story of the region by strengthening the infrastructure for interpretation and education3. Establish a framework for stewardship which will preserve significant historic sites, collections and archives, enhance recreation, and conserve the natural and cultural environment4. Provide opportunities for capitalizing on the corridor's rich heritage as a means for development and revitalization
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage at a glance
In short: Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage gave $47K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,821
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,804
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,050
- Total assets
- $7,565,635
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage
Who Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lower Mount Bethel Township ($10K). Together the top 6 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $91K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Mount Bethel Township Martins Creek, PA | LMBT Stormwater Improvement at Centerfield | $10,000 |
| Pratyush Sinha Foundation (DBA Mindful Child Initiative) Allentown, PA | Conservation Workshops for Allentown Youth: Building Environmental Ambassadors | $10,000 |
| Lehigh County Conservation District Allentown, PA | Little Lehigh Creek Stabilization and Fish Enhancement | $9,000 |
| Coalition for Appropriate Transportation Bethlehem, PA | Enjoy the Ride Transportation | $7,100 |
| Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley Nazareth, PA | Watershed Displays, Gracedale Livestake Nursery, Watershed Conference | $5,621 |
| Wind Gap Borough Wind Gap, PA | Rain Gardens Wind Gap Park | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,565,635 | $1,851,421 | $1,980,945 | $46,821 | 6 | $67,133 |
| 2023 | $7,091,065 | $1,390,582 | $1,952,514 | $46,334 | 5 | $13,341 |
| 2022 | $5,358,458 | $1,943,220 | $2,045,473 | $91,338 | 9 | $11,789 |
| 2021 | $5,340,261 | $2,619,266 | $1,826,583 | — | — | $14,666 |
| 2020 | $5,563,635 | $1,915,290 | $1,925,439 | — | — | $22,089 |
About Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage
Based on IRS filings
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Easton, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage is led by Claire Sadler, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Sadler
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $109K (2024)
Andrew Hamilton
Chairperson
Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Szydlow
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hughes
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Speirs
Vice Chairperson
Member → Vice Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sierra Fogel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Green
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Jebitsch
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Millington
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Eppler
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Conners Henry Ms
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kline Jr. MD
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Stringer
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Warfel
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Dinkelacker
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Body
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Scott J. Blair (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Sharyn Keiser (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Daniel Ullman (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Darrell Crook (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: David G. Hopkins (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: John R. Krissinger (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lon Snowden (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Sean Robbins (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Tempro (2022) — Member
- Former: Donald McCloskey (2022) — Member
- Former: Bill Getchell (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: John P. Miller (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Julia Maserjian (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Michael Drabenstott (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Barb Green (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $109K, to Claire Sadler (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage
How much does Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage give each year?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage gave $47K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $46K across 5 grants.
What is Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's typical grant size?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's median grant in 2024 was $8,050, and its average grant was $7,804, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage give grants?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (2 grants).
Does Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's largest grantees?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's largest 2024 grantees include Lower Mount Bethel Township ($10,000), Pratyush Sinha Foundation (DBA Mindful Child Initiative) ($10,000) and Lehigh County Conservation District ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Easton, PA. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's EIN?
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2977618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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