Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown
The mission of the organization is to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost effective healthcare to the residents of the communities we serve regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin or ability to pay. The organization is an affiliate within st. Luke's university health network ("network"); a tax-exempt integrated healthcare delivery network. St. Luke's health network, inc. Is the tax-exempt parent entity of the network. The network has an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured, educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve. Please refer to schedule o for the organization's community benefit statement.
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown at a glance
In short: Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- -65.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -30.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lehigh Valley Community Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $29K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Allentown, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $51,766,465 | $61,117,302 | $10,000 | 1 | $125,620 |
| 2020 | $89,966,787 | $87,454,770 | $99,616,033 | $28,777 | 2 | $100,515 |
| 2019 | $86,668,507 | $76,443,678 | $88,642,760 | $16,000 | 1 | $-293,611 |
About Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown
Based on IRS filings
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown is a public charity focused on Health, based in Allentown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $126K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown is led by Paul Huck, Chairman - Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 13 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Paul Huck
Chairman - Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Ford
Trustee - President Shh
Trustee - President → Trustee - President Shh, 2020
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Chovanes MD
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Jahre MD
Trustee
Senior Vice President, Medical & Academic Affairs → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Gibbons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Trimble
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie J. Gostley-Hackett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Kuller Sj
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Cunningham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Russo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryjane McKeever
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Lanshe Esq.
Former Officer
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas P. Lichtenwalner
Senior Vice President Finance & CFO
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: H. Donald Wills MD (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: James M. Seitzinger (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph Daday MD (2019–2020) — Physician
- Former: Tricia Bernecker PhD (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel C. Confalone (2019) — Former Officer
- Former: John L. Nespoli (2019) — Trustee-Pres & CEO
- Former: Robert Zenz (2019) — Vice Chair-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown
How much does Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown give each year?
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $29K across 2 grants.
What is Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown?
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown is a public charity focused on Health, based in Allentown, PA.
Where does Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown operate?
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown's EIN?
Sacred Heart Hospital of Allentown's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1352208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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