Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Grant

Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: July 30, 2025

Summary

The Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation, established in 1969, supports educational, charitable, religious, scientific, and literary causes primarily in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000, with a focus on organizations that qualify as 501(c)(3). Applications are accepted year-round, with a preference for submissions by September 15 for consideration at the annual meeting in October.

Overview

NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round, but should be submitted by September 15 for consideration at the annual grant meeting occurring each October. Gruber Foundation Grant The Charles A. & Leona K. Gruber Foundation was established in 1969 by Mr. Charles A. Gruber of Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Foundation makes grants to eligible organizations in support of charitable causes in the primary areas of education, and various essential needs in the Lehigh Valley Community. Mission To provide educational advantages, opportunities, and facilities and to further sound learning by the establishment or financing of endowments, fellowships, scholarship incentives, and awards at colleges and universities, as well as to make gifts to organizations operating exclusively for charitable, religious, scientific or literary purposes. Program Areas Arts, culture, and humanities  Education Health Human services Religion Program Limitations Grants are made to organizations supporting educational, charitable, religious, scientific, or literary causes. States served Pennsylvania Geographic Limitations There are no geographic restrictions; however, the Foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Lehigh Valley, PA. Funding Average grant size: $2,500 - $5,000 Average number of grants per year: 10-15

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requirements: To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through our online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.