Mission: The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation promotes philanthropy in order to improve the quality of life in our region, encourage collaboration among area philanthropists, and to serve as a source of information and expertise regarding charitable giving. Established in 1967 as the Bethlehem Area Foundation, the Foundation was regionalized and re-named in 1992 in order to serve the entire Lehigh Valley. Our vision will be a major force in the development of philanthropy in our region. (Less)

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1993, and donations are tax-deductible.