Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “A year round fundraising effort is made through in-game activities and special events.”

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Eligible organizations

  • Municipality and Charitable organizations in the Lehigh Valley area.

Other requirements

  • Only work specifically outlined and approved within the grant application is eligible.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Any facility intended exclusively or primarily for professional or “semi-pro” sports use.
  • Not eligible: Signs or displays promoting tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.
  • Not eligible: Organizational operating expenses or administrative costs including staff salaries.
  • Not eligible: Routine maintenance such as lawn mowing.
  • Not eligible: Utility payments such as monthly water or electric bills

Overview

The IronPigs Charities Facility Improvement Grant supports Lehigh Valley youth organizations by funding the construction, renovation, and enhancement of facilities. Established in 2007, IronPigs Charities has donated over $1.2 million to improve educational and recreational opportunities for children, especially those facing disabilities or economic challenges. This grant emphasizes the importance of maintaining these facilities post-renovation, ensuring they continue to serve the community effectively.

Note: It is important to note that the maintenance of the facility during and after the renovation is the sole responsibility of the organization or municipality that owns, manages, and utilizes the space.
Established in 2007, before the Lehigh Valley IronPigs ever played an International League game, IronPigs Charities (IPC) was created to support educational and recreational opportunities for Lehigh Valley youth. A year round fundraising effort is made through in-game activities and special events. IPC provides support and financial assistance to charitable organizations in the Lehigh Valley area, many serving children with disabilities or economic disadvantages. Throughout the past 16 years, IPC has donated over $1.2 million dollars to Lehigh Valley to youth serving non-profit organizations.
The IronPigs Charities GameOn! Facility Improvement Grant was created to support youth organizations across the Lehigh Valley region to fund the construction, renovation, and enhancement of facilities, related amenities, and significant equipment that supports the promotion of education and recreational opportunities for local youth.

Eligibility

Municipality and Charitable organizations in the Lehigh Valley area.Only work specifically outlined and approved within the grant application is eligible.

Ineligibility

Any facility intended exclusively or primarily for professional or “semi-pro” sports use.Signs or displays promoting tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.Organizational operating expenses or administrative costs including staff salaries.Routine maintenance such as lawn mowing.Utility payments such as monthly water or electric bills

What Ironpigs Charities actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
4
Total given
$27K
Median grant
$7,016
Range
$5,500–$7,500
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Bethlehem, PA; Allentown, PA.

Example grants

  • Salisbury Youth Association · Allentown, PA

    Game on grant

    $7,500

  • Coalition for Appropriate Transportation · Bethlehem, PA

    Operational and program support

    $7,200

  • Valley Youth House · Bethlehem, PA

    Game on grant

    $6,831

  • Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem · Bethlehem, PA

    Game on grant

    $5,500

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Education
  • Youth services
  • Capital

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