The Leona Gruber Trust awards grants to support organizations in the Lehigh County and Northampton County areas of Pennsylvania that provide the most benefit to humanity such as hospitals and educational institutions.
Donor Name: Leona Gruber Trust
State: Pennsylvania
County: Lehigh County (PA), Northampton County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: More than 10 Years
Details:
Program Areas
Grantmaking Priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- Youth – The trust supports youth programs; particularly those that focus on “high risk” children. Preference is given to projects and programs addressing a specific need. Examples not meant to be inclusive are YWCA, YMCA, Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Boys & Girls, Children’s Home, etc.
- Health Care – The trust supports local programs that target alcohol and drug abuse. They also support local hospitals and wellness programs. The trust will not directly fund medical research or fellowships.
- Community – The trust supports local programs that address the particular needs of families; particularly low-income families, single parents, and the elderly population.
- Education – The trust does not directly provide scholarships to individuals for college, graduate study, vocational, or technical training. They will consider supporting scholarship programs at local educational institutions.
Funding Information
Average grant size: $2,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Limitations
The Trust typically does not fund requests for:
- Endowment or political support
- Fundraising dinners or athletic events
- Capital improvements unless a clear need is demonstrated.
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