The Lehigh Gas Foundation
The Lehigh Gas Foundation is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, it reported 65 grants totaling $208,150.
The Lehigh Gas Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lehigh Gas Foundation gave $208K across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,150
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,202
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $370,012
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lehigh Gas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 645 Hamilton Street Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: (610) 625-8019
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lehigh Gas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($26K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 8% to New Jersey, 4% to Virginia, 3% to Georgia, and 2% to Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lehigh Gas Foundation gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 316% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $208K (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $25,600 |
| Women's 5K Classic Inc Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $12,865 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,600 |
| ASD Foundation Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Nafasi Project Inc Atlantic Highlands, NJ | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| Product Solutions United Way Allentown, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $10,000 |
| St Katharine of Siena Annual Fund Wayne, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $7,750 |
| Historic Bethlehem Museums and Site Bethlehem, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $7,500 |
| Augustinian Fund Villanova, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $6,750 |
| Villanova University Villanova, PA | Unrestricted Use by Donee | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $370,012 | $335,663 | $220,462 | $208,150 | 65 | $208,150 | $14,188 |
| 2023 | $254,811 | $246,442 | $160,265 | $158,705 | 59 | $158,705 | $10,025 |
| 2022 | $168,634 | $113,361 | $57,844 | $56,365 | 27 | $56,365 | $6,309 |
| 2021 | $113,117 | $127,686 | $51,840 | $50,085 | 8 | $50,085 | $3,169 |
| 2020 | $37,271 | $64,951 | $65,025 | $47,650 | 10 | — | $2,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lehigh Gas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Women’s 5K Classic says it promotes fitness among women and supports women affected by breast and gynecologic cancers; Allentown Rescue Mission describes its work as rescue, rehabilitation, and restoration for men in crisis; and Sisters in Christ says it supports women navigating substance use disorder and recovery. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission or focus area of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $208,150. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $25,600, with a median of $1,500. Among its largest grants were $25,600 to American Red Cross, $12,865 to Women’s 5K Classic Inc, $10,600 to Allentown Rescue Mission, and $10,000 each to ASD Foundation, Nafasi Project Inc, and Product Solutions United Way. The listed grant purposes were unrestricted use by the recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph V Topper Jr as president, Maura Topper as vice president, and Kimberly Watts as secretary.
The Lehigh Gas Foundation is led by Joseph V. Topper Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph V. Topper Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Watts
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maura Topper
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lehigh Gas Foundation
How much does The Lehigh Gas Foundation give each year?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation gave $208K across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 59 grants.
What is The Lehigh Gas Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,202, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lehigh Gas Foundation give grants?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (13 grants), Bethlehem, PA (6 grants), Villanova, PA (2 grants) and Wayne, PA (2 grants).
Does The Lehigh Gas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Lehigh Gas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lehigh Gas Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($25,600), Women's 5K Classic Inc ($12,865) and Allentown Rescue Mission ($10,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lehigh Gas Foundation?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation reported $370K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lehigh Gas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lehigh Gas Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lehigh Gas Foundation's EIN?
The Lehigh Gas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4689301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lehigh Gas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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