Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Under $25,000

Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Under $25,000

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Keystone Savings Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Summary

The Keystone Savings Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Lehigh Valley, focusing on education, health services, arts, community development, and economic growth. Grants under $25,000 are reviewed quarterly, with funding for programs, operations, and capital projects. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations within specified counties and can only apply once per year. Ineligible projects include fundraising events and salary support. Visit the Foundation's website for more details.

Overview

Note: Grant requests $25,000 and higher can be found here. Keystone Savings Foundation Grant The Keystone Savings Foundation was established in 1986 and is one of the area’s largest foundations. We applaud and support the tremendous organizations that contribute to the quality of life in the local community. As a community partner, the Foundation is committed to serving the needs of our community and will support programs for, housing assistance, local education, not-for-profit medical facilities, not-for-profit community groups and similar types of organizations throughout the Lehigh Valley region. Grant Categories For Non-Profit Organizations Education – Special programs for public and secondary schools, drop-out prevention programs, libraries, higher education, etc. Health and Human Services – Non-profit hospitals and medical centers, services and programs for youth, the disabled and elderly, and local affiliates of health and human service organizations. Culture and Arts – Public libraries, museums, cultural centers, visual and performing arts. Civic and Community Development – Leadership development, environmental protection and conservation. Economic Development - Revitalization of neighborhoods and affordable housing programs. Funding Types Program and Operations include (but are not limited to): ScholarshipsResidenciesCultural events/programs (other than sponsorships)EquipmentSuppliesMiscellaneous purchasesTransportationTrainingPlanningMaintenanceTechnologyAnd anything included in “Expenses” in organization’s budget. Capital includes (but is not limited to): New constructionRenovation LandscapingCode requirementsTechnology (purchase and installation) Grant requests less than $25,000 will be reviewed and distributed quarterly. See page for requests over $25,000.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A potential beneficiary of the Keystone Savings Foundation must be completely non-profit [501(c)(3)] under Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.Primary geographic focus will be given to the original footprint of the Keystone Savings Association, namely Lehigh, Northampton and Southern Carbon Counties. An organization may submit only one application for one purpose each year.Grants for operations and program will not be made to the same organization for more than three (3) consecutive years. After three consecutive years of funding, an organization must wait a minimum of one year before applying for another grant. Grants for capital projects will not be released until construction has begun. Grants for capital projects will be made for one year or for multiple years. Ordinarily, multiple year grants will not exceed three years. The maximum number of consecutive years in which an organization may receive any combination of grants for program, operations and/or capital projects is six.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not support golf tournaments, dinners, lunches, auctions and other similar events. The Foundation does not contribute to endowment funds or to debt reduction.The Foundation does not grant funds to support staff salaries.