How much funding does Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund provide?

Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund provides $1,000 - $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund?

Eligible applicants: Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania; Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts. Geography: In Upper Bucks County in Palisades, Pennridge, or Quakertown School Districts. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund offered?

Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund runs on an annual cycle.

Upper Bucks Community Fund - Richard E. Gasser Fund

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation

Foundation Annual STEM Education Grants Grants for Science Research Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts

Geography

In Upper Bucks County in Palisades, Pennridge, or Quakertown School Districts

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Program Type: Community grants for technology, science, and technology-related programs

Geographic Scope:

Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Palisades, Pennridge, and Quakertown School Districts

Funding Focus:

Programs and projects that enhance interest, education, and achievements in technology, science, and technology-related fields
Also supports Arts, Education, Rural Life, Science, and Technology

Eligibility Requirements:

Publicly supported organization with 501(c)(3) exempt status
Provides services in Upper Bucks County in Palisades, Pennridge, or Quakertown School Districts

What Will NOT Be Funded:

Educational scholarships for pre-K, primary, secondary, or post-secondary education
Grants given to individuals

Grant Awards:

Historically range from $1,000 to $10,000
Amounts depend on the number and quality of applications submitted

About the Fund:

Part of the Upper Bucks Community Fund of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
Geographic affiliate of LVCF
Directed by Upper Bucks Advisory Board composed of local community leaders
Advisory Board focuses on growing local giving, issuing grants, and organizing resources to meet local needs

Contact:

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation
840 West Hamilton Street, Suite 310
Allentown, PA 18101-2422
Phone: 610-351-5353
Email: Info@LVCFoundation.org
Website: www.lvcfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application period: Open until November 12, 2021 (historical deadline; verify current dates)
Submit through Upper Bucks Community Fund of the LVCF
For more information: Upper Bucks Community Fund of the LVCF | Grants Opportunity

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What Lehigh Valley Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 132
Total given: $8.61M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,250–$1.12M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 93%, New York 4%, Tennessee <1%. Top recipient cities: Allentown, PA; Bethlehem, PA; Easton, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Lehigh Valley Hospital · Allentown, PA

Health

$1.12M
Lafayette Collete · Easton, PA

Education

$1.1M
Desales Univeristy · Center Valley, PA

Education

$1.03M
New Bethany Inc · Bethlehem, PA

Human services

$808K
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley · Allentown, PA

Community & economic development

$574K