The Topper Foundation is a private foundation established in 2005, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.5M
+15.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+35.0% YoY
Grant Count
40
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+35.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Community health
- General charitable causes
Grantmaking
The foundation has also announced grants supporting fire and emergency medical services, construction trade education, and community improvement initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- New Jersey
Recent grant announcements indicate activity in Bedford, Fulton, and Frederick counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $16,922,039
- Total revenues: $1,852,633
- Total expenses: $1,839,959
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue breakdown (2023):
- Grants and contributions: $521,523
- Investment income and dividends: $266,484
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $573,672
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,528,939 | $16,922,039 | $15,100,630 |
| Revenue | $3,808,824 | $1,852,633 | $3,436,213 |
| Expenses | $2,485,961 | $1,839,959 | $1,459,421 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,423,526 | $1,794,550 | $1,414,761 |
| Net Investment Income | $306,660 | $221,075 | $66,547 |
| Distributable Amount | $776,995 | $733,293 | $732,892 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH V TOPPER JR | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MAUREEN TOPPER | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 645 Hamilton St Ste 500, Allentown, PA 18101-2193
Telephone: 610-791-3800
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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