Harry C. Trexler Trust Grants

The Harry C. Trexler Trust Grants support charitable organizations in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, continuing the legacy of philanthropist Harry C. Trexler. With a focus on community needs, the Trust provides funding for various initiatives, particularly in maintaining and improving local parks. Since 1935, over $57 million has been invested in these parks, reflecting Trexler's commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Allentown and its surrounding areas.

NOTE: Prospective grantees are welcome to request a meeting with staff well in advance of the deadline to discuss the grant application process. If your organization has not applied for a Trexler grant, please call the staff at the Trexler Trust Office.
The Legacy of Giving
HARRY C. TREXLER was an entrepreneur, agriculturalist and philanthropist who spent his lifetime accumulating businesses and wealth. Generous in life, his philanthropy continues through the private foundation established with the estates of Harry and Mary (Mosser) Trexler. The growth and vitality of the community in which the Trexlers lived and prospered is supported by the Trexler Trust.
General Trexler invested in his Trustees the discretion to choose the charitable organizations for support. He wisely did not expect to foresee the most important social issues in contemporary times. He did express the desire to provide support for the Citizens of Allentown and Lehigh County. Each year, his Trustees evaluate for support the needs expressed by the community’s non-profit organizations. They value the insight and service of the many charitable institutions and the good people who serve them.
Improvements, extension and maintenance of all its Parks
General Trexler’s creation of the park system for the City of Allentown is supported through his bequest. Annually, the City of Allentown is awarded funding to support this legacy. Over $57 million has been invested in the City’s parks since 1935.

Eligibility

Based on the interpretation of General Trexler’s Will by Lehigh County Courts, charitable organizations eligible for funding must be domiciled in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.