Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc
To help in the education of students at northwestern lehigh school district
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc gave $169K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $169K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,967
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $168,967
- Median grant
- $168,967
- Total assets
- $96,664
- +50.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc
Who Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern Lehigh School District ($169K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Lehigh School District New Tripoli, PA | Fund Programs at the School | $168,967 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,664 | $279,680 | $247,106 | $168,967 | 1 | $828 |
| 2024 | $64,090 | $212,540 | $219,498 | — | — | $692 |
| 2023 | $71,048 | $201,206 | $211,180 | — | — | $939 |
| 2022 | $81,022 | $213,095 | $247,452 | — | — | $191 |
| 2021 | $115,379 | $188,669 | $189,057 | — | — | $239 |
About Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Tripoli, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $97K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $169K. Net investment income was $828.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc is led by Valerie Kile, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie Kile
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Macaulay
Board Member
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dj Wolbert
Board Member
President → Director, 2023
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Zellner
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Grim
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Perinotti
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kaschak
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Coupe Scott
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Vermeulen
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Warfel
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J. Kuhn
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Halpin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Verlarde
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Straughn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Koncz
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Amanda Smith (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Verlarde (2024) — Director
- Former: Kaite Straughn (2024) — Director
- Former: Jill Marie Krahwinkel (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Curran Dever (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Erin Williams (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jayson Boushell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Feinour (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Courtney Boyle (2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Metzger (2021) — Director
- Former: Judy Henry (2021) — Director
- Former: Leann Stitzel (2021) — District Representative
- Former: Tim Lebrecht (2021) — Director
- Former: Valerie Crietz (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc gave $169K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc?
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc reported $97K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $280K.
What is Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc?
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New Tripoli, PA. It holds $97K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc operate?
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3793641. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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