Lehigh County Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Lehigh County Historical Society?
Lehigh County Historical Society is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation ($385K), Harry C Trexler Estate ($335K), Gruber Lchs ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Lehigh County Historical Society between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation | $385,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Harry C Trexler Estate | $335,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Gruber Lchs | $160,200 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Century Fund Trust | $150,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Estelle Reninger Co T W | $84,785 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Amaranth Foundation | $13,700 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown | $4,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Buehler Memorial Trust Ua | $3,545 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Jane E Fisher Charitable | $1,000 | 1 | 2018 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Lehigh County Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Harry C Trexler Estate | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $45,000 |
| 2025 | Buehler Memorial Trust Ua | GENERAL OPERATING | $509 |
| 2024 | Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO UNDERWRITE OPERATING AND PROGRAM EXPENSES OF THE MUSEUM. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Gruber Lchs | GENERAL OPERATING | $29,000 |
| 2024 | Estelle Reninger Co T W | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $18,025 |
| 2024 | Amaranth Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown | FIELD TRIPS AND TICKETS FOR CHILDREN | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Buehler Memorial Trust Ua | GENERAL OPERATING | $492 |
| 2023 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO UNDERWRITE OPERATING EXPENSES. | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Gruber Lchs | GENERAL OPERATING | $32,800 |
| 2023 | Estelle Reninger Co T W | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $19,560 |
| 2023 | Amaranth Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown | FIELD TRIPS AND TICKETS FOR CHILDREN | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Buehler Memorial Trust Ua | GENERAL OPERATING | $791 |
| 2022 | Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO UNDERWRITE OPERATING EXPENSES. | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Gruber Lchs | GENERAL OPERATING | $32,800 |
| 2022 | Estelle Reninger Co T W | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $17,200 |
| 2022 | Amaranth Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown | CHILDREN FIELD TRIPS AND TICKETS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Buehler Memorial Trust Ua | GENERAL OPERATING | $633 |
| 2021 | The Century Fund Trust | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO UNDERWRITE OPERATING EXPENSES. | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $55,000 |
| 2021 | Gruber Lchs | GENERAL OPERATING | $32,800 |
| 2021 | Estelle Reninger Co T W | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Amaranth Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,100 |
| 2021 | The Kiwanis Foundation of Allentown | FIELD TRIP TICKETS FOR CHILDREN | $750 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lehigh County Historical Society?
Lehigh County Historical Society is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation ($385K), Harry C Trexler Estate ($335K), Gruber Lchs ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Lehigh County Historical Society between 2018–2025.
Who is Lehigh County Historical Society's largest funder?
Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lehigh County Historical Society, with $385K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Lehigh County Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Lehigh County Historical Society across 40 grants from 9 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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