The Literacy Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
85
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Literacy Center?
The Literacy Center is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Harry C Trexler Estate ($405K), United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($294K), The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The Literacy Center between 2019–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $373K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
What grants has The Literacy Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | EMPOWERING ADULTS TH | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Harry C Trexler Estate | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $70,000 |
| 2025 | The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT ; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $35,931 |
| 2025 | The Reidler Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $32,000 |
| 2025 | Costas Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust | FOR ESL, GED AND ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLASSES - GENERAL FUNDS | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $8,000 |
| 2025 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO FUND OPERATING EXPENSES TO DELIVER THE CENTER'S LITERACY PROGRAMS. | $65,000 |
| 2024 | The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $36,231 |
| 2024 | The Reidler Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $22,000 |
| 2024 | Verna O Canova Foundation | ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust | FOR ESL, GED AND ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLASSES - GENERAL FUNDS | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Costas Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Harry C Trexler Estate | TO UNDERWRITE OPERATING EXPENSES TO SERVE LEHIGH COUNTY RESIDENTS. | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT; PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS | $40,391 |
| 2023 | Joseph B Scheller and Rita P Scheller | CHARITABLE | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Reidler Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $22,000 |
| 2023 | Dexter F and Dorothy H Baker | 2024 Adult ESL Program | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Dexter F and Dorothy H Baker | 2024 Adult ESL Program | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $16,250 |
| 2023 | Verna O Canova Foundation | ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | ADULT LITERACY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust | FOR ESL, GED AND ADULT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CLASSES | $8,500 |
| 2023 | PPL Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | De La Cour Family Foundation | To Help Fund the Recipients Operating Budget | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 85 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Literacy Center?
The Literacy Center is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Harry C Trexler Estate ($405K), United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ($294K), The Davis & Smith Family Foundation Inc ($240K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The Literacy Center between 2019–2026.
Who is The Literacy Center's largest funder?
Harry C Trexler Estate is the largest recorded funder of The Literacy Center, with $405K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Literacy Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to The Literacy Center across 85 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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