About Us | We are your Foundation in the Community
At the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, we connect donors who care with causes that matter. A leader in charitable giving in the Lehigh Valley for more than 55 years, we receive support from donors, manage funds to grow over time, and make high-impact grants to strengthen local nonprofits. The Foundation manages more than 300 charitable funds, totaling over $80 million, and we continue to grow—both in size and in the ways we fulfill our mission. We are evolving to engage more deeply with partners, serve more effectively as a thought leader on community issues, and explore more innovative ways to make life better cross the Lehigh Valley.
A Respected Thought Leader
With more than five decades of expertise in regional philanthropy, the Community Foundation has taken on a transformative role to address the Lehigh Valley’s most pressing needs. Through research and collaboration, we identify service gaps, convene donors and leaders, and inspire local giving. As a champion of place-based philanthropy, the Foundation promotes integrity, innovation, and lasting community impact.
A Valued Resource to Donors
The Community Foundation offers expert guidance and personalized support to donors, providing a wide range of fund options to meet diverse goals. By fostering connections with nonprofits, we help donors see the direct impact of their generosity. With the EverGreen Fund and a commitment to sustaining legacies, the Community Foundation offers a community-focused alternative to private foundations and for-profit financial services so they can focus their efforts on fulfilling their missions.
A Powerful Partner to Area Nonprofits
The Community Foundation raises awareness of nonprofits’ work, connects leaders, and aligns donors with causes that matter. It invests in capacity-building initiatives like the CORE Fellowship and manages Agency Funds, supporting nonprofits so they can focus on their missions and maximize their impact for the people they serve. In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation provides leadership by fostering collaboration, driving solutions, and empowering the community to address its most pressing challenges.
ASK CARRIE | If you would like to find out how to make your charitable giving easy, local, and impactful contact Carrie.
Carrie Krug Nedick, CAP®
Director of Donor Services
840 West Hamilton Street, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18101
610 351-5353 Ext. 10 | carrie@lvcfoundation.org
With a diverse and respected Board of Governors, the Community Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Foundation is cause-neutral and supports all areas of community needs in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. EIN # 23-1686634
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations Certificate of Registration