Harry C Trexler Estate
The Harry C. Trexler Estate is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization with IRS ruling year of 1938, it functions as a major philanthropic institution in the Lehigh Valley region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$125.8M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
91
+2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Creative Writing
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on Allentown and Lehigh County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $125,812,698
- Total Annual Giving: $5,359,288
- Cumulative Giving Since 1935: Approximately $200 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $125,812,698 | $118,997,797 | $120,831,656 |
| Revenue | $13,978,038 | $5,396,605 | $8,046,448 |
| Expenses | $7,270,924 | $7,228,227 | $8,023,329 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,027,021 | $6,114,540 | $6,869,817 |
| Net Investment Income | $12,914,603 | $4,346,426 | $6,989,567 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,736,774 | $6,543,016 | $6,308,093 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harry C Trexler Estate
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNET H FRAENKEL | TRUSTEE | 15 | $30,000 |
| JAMIE P MUSSELMAN | TRUSTEE | 15 | $30,000 |
| L CHARLES MARCON | TRUSTEE | 15 | $30,000 |
| JANET E ROTH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $248,620 |
| J SCOTT PIDCOCK | TRUSTEE | 15 | $30,000 |
| DONALD M BERNHARD | TRUSTEE | 15 | $30,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained consistent grant distribution to regional nonprofits. Recent grant cycles have supported 85 Lehigh County charities and Allentown parks initiatives, demonstrating ongoing commitment to community development and cultural institutions in the region.
Trexler Trust awards $5.7 million to Allentown, Lehigh County charitiesData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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