The Lutron Foundation concentrates its giving locally in the Lehigh Valley, directing nearly all funding to broad-based community health and human services. Grants are large and general-purpose, supporting both a regional United Way (for wide community needs) and the local health system, indicating a preference for organizational core support rather than project-specific funding. The foundation appears focused on sustaining essential services rather than experimental or national initiatives.
A defining feature of Lutron Foundation’s recent grantmaking is its repeated support for core community institutions in the Lehigh Valley. The largest grants in the file go to United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Health Network, both in Allentown, showing a pattern of substantial operating and sponsorship support for organizations tied to local health and human services. That same approach appears across other grants to regional hospitals, cancer services, and community nonprofits, suggesting the foundation favors organizations that already anchor essential services in the area. The foundation’s giving is not limited to one channel. Alongside broad charitable support, it has backed community outreach, education programs, and health-related events, including mobile cancer screening and outreach work in Philadelphia. It has also made grants to groups connected to leadership development, student access, and youth programming, but those gifts sit within an overall portfolio centered on nearby institutions and practical community needs. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is consistent: support established organizations, often with unrestricted or mission-aligned funding, and keep the focus close to home.
In community health and human services, Lutron Foundation gave $172,645 to United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley for investing in solutions in education, healthy aging and community stability. It also gave $145,040 to Lehigh Valley Health Network for general support of charitable activities, reinforcing a steady commitment to local service infrastructure. Cancer-related giving appears in several forms. The foundation provided $40,000 to Jefferson University Hospital for the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center mobile cancer screening program, and it gave $39,000 to Fox Chase Cancer Center for In Vino Vita sponsor and high resolution micro-ultrasound. Education and youth development also show up in the record. Massachusetts Institute of Technology received $32,000 to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, while Minsi Trails Council #502 Boy Scouts of America received $24,264 for the 2023 leadership dinner and ScoutReach program. These grants point to a mix of student support, leadership, and outreach.
$700K
$4.5M
$1.1M
$726K
Most grants fall between $2K and $10K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated, high-dollar local giving: few (6) grants totaling nearly $924K, split almost evenly between a repeat multi-grant commitment to the local United Way and repeated large gifts to the regional health network; favors unrestricted/general support to established institutions over many small or experimental grants.
Notable grantees: United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Local Lehigh Valley human services organizations (via United Way allocations)
Lutron Foundation’s typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $4,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile, while the recent file also includes a smaller number of much larger institutional gifts. The grant list suggests recurring support rather than one-time awards: United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated, Jefferson University Hospital, St Luke's Health Network, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and others appear across multiple years. The foundation is a private foundation with annual grants of $2,167,321 and total assets of $4,076,116. It funds individuals and does not make program-related investments. No application process is shown in the provided data.
Grant recipients are overwhelmingly in Pennsylvania, which accounts for 89% of grants and the top state by count. The strongest city-level concentration is in Allentown, with major gifts to United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Health Network. Philadelphia also appears frequently through grants to Jefferson University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated. Bethlehem and Lafayette Hill are also represented, along with Lehigh Valley-based organizations.
The foundation’s recent grants center on local health and human services, especially organizations such as United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Valley Health Network. The file also shows support for cancer screening and outreach, community education, youth leadership, and student-focused programs.
The typical grant size is $2,000 at the 25th percentile, $4,000 at the median, and $10,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger institutional awards, such as six-figure gifts to major Lehigh Valley organizations.
Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, with 89% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Allentown is the most visible recipient city in the recent file, followed by Philadelphia and Bethlehem.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated, Jefferson University Hospital, St Luke's Health Network, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and the structured data also shows a grant profile that combines operating support, sponsorships, scholarships and student support, and program-specific funding for organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY | ALLENTOWN, PA | $220,549 | 2026 | 2024 EMPLOYEE MATCH GIFT |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $75,000 | 2026 | THE FUND FOR AVIAN FLU RESEARCH DONATION |
| EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIPS INCORPORATED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK | ALLENTOWN, PA | $45,300 | 2026 | SPONSOR OF GOLF CLASSIC, NIGHT LITES HALLOWS EVE GALA, AND SUPPORTING CANCER PROGRAMS |
| JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $38,650 | 2026 | GALA SPONSOR |
| ST LUKE'S HEALTH NETWORK | BETHLEHEM, PA | $38,000 | 2026 | CHARITY BALL SPONSOR |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $22,000 | 2026 | SPIRA AWARD- AWARD FOR PROFESSOR |
| VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $15,000 | 2026 | 2025 JOHN E. WALSON, JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR |
| MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | ALLENTOWN, PA | $14,376 | 2026 | LEADERSHIP DINNER EVENT SPONSOR |
| DAVINCI SCIENCE CENTER | ALLENTOWN, PA | $14,000 | 2026 | STEAM AWARDS SPONSOR |
| GOOD SHEPHERD | ALLENTOWN, PA | $12,600 | 2026 | CHARITY BALL SPONSOR |
| MANUFACTURERS RESOURCE CENTER | ALLENTOWN, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING EVENT SPONSOR |
| PBS39 | BETHLEHEM, PA | $10,000 | 2026 | EARLY EDUCATION INITIATIVES SPONSOR |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC | MIQUON, PA | $9,100 | 2026 | TAKE THE LEAD EVENT SPONSOR |
| DESALES UNIVERSITY | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $7,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LEHIGH UNIVERSITY- ZOELLNER ARTS CENTER | BETHLEHEM, PA | $6,473 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SCHNECKSVILLE, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR |
| NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | BETHLEHEM, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR |
| ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL INC | ROSSLYN, VA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CIVIC THEATRE OF ALLENTOWN | ALLENTOWN, PA | $4,250 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ARTSQUEST | BETHLEHEM, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | MUSIKFEST EVENT SPONSOR |
| CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY - SPIRA AWARD | PITTSBURGH, PA | $4,000 | 2026 | SPIRA AWARD- AWARD FOR PROFESSOR ZIAD YOUSSFI |
| SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS | ALLENTOWN, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR |
| UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP STATION #56 | ALLENTOWN, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ALLENTOWN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION | ALLENTOWN, PA | $3,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UPPER SAUCON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SKILLS USA COUNCIL | BETHLEHEM, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, SIGNING DAY & CONTEST SPONSOR |
| UPPER SAUCON AMBULANCE CORPS | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $2,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | EASTON, PA | $2,345 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | WILLIAMSPORT, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP PLEDGE |
| NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - SPIRA AWARD | BOSTON, MA | $2,000 | 2026 | SPIRA AWARD- AWARD FOR PROFESSOR |
| LOWER MACUNGIE FIRE DEPARTMENT | ALLENTOWN, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUTHERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $2,000 | 2026 | 2024-2025 AWARD SPONSOR |
| ASHLAND VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD | ASHLAND, VA | $1,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE CO | ASHLAND, VA | $1,500 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| COOPERSBURG BOROUGH | COOPERSBURG, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| USO | ARLINGTON, VA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL | EMMAUS, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | 2025-2026 SPONSORSHIP |
| EASTON AREA HS ROBOTICS | EASTON, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | 2025-2026 SPONSORSHIP |
| MACUNGIE AMBULANCE CORPS | MACUNGIE, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | DEPTFORD, NJ | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SPARTECHS FOUNDATION | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $1,000 | 2026 | 2025-2026 SPONSORSHIP |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY | ALLENTOWN, PA | $172,645 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS IN EDUCATION, HEALTHY AGING AND COMMUNITY STABILITY. |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK | ALLENTOWN, PA | $144,100 | 2025 | 2024 NITE EITES MAGIC WEND SPONSOR. |
| EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIPS INCORPORATED | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORKS |
| JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS |
| FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $38,650 | 2025 | DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY UNRESTRICTED GIFT |
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
$220,5492024 EMPLOYEE MATCH GIFT
THE FUND FOR AVIAN FLU RESEARCH DONATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SPONSOR OF GOLF CLASSIC, NIGHT LITES HALLOWS EVE GALA, AND SUPPORTING CANCER PROGRAMS
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
$40,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
$38,650GALA SPONSOR
ST LUKE'S HEALTH NETWORK
$38,000CHARITY BALL SPONSOR
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$22,000SPIRA AWARD- AWARD FOR PROFESSOR
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$14,376LEADERSHIP DINNER EVENT SPONSOR
DAVINCI SCIENCE CENTER
$14,000STEAM AWARDS SPONSOR
WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING EVENT SPONSOR
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC
$9,100TAKE THE LEAD EVENT SPONSOR
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL INC
$5,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SPIRA AWARD- AWARD FOR PROFESSOR ZIAD YOUSSFI
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
$3,000SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP STATION #56
$3,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
UPPER SAUCON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
$2,500TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SKILLS USA COUNCIL
$2,5002025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL, SIGNING DAY & CONTEST SPONSOR
UPPER SAUCON AMBULANCE CORPS
$2,500TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
INSTITUTE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH
$2,500TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PENN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
$2,000SCHOLARSHIP PLEDGE
LOWER MACUNGIE FIRE DEPARTMENT
$2,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SOUTHERN LEHIGH HIGH SCHOOL
$2,0002024-2025 AWARD SPONSOR
ASHLAND VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
$1,500TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE CO
$1,500TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
COOPERSBURG BOROUGH
$1,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
EMMAUS HIGH SCHOOL
$1,0002025-2026 SPONSORSHIP
EASTON AREA HS ROBOTICS
$1,0002025-2026 SPONSORSHIP
MACUNGIE AMBULANCE CORPS
$1,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE
$1,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SPARTECHS FOUNDATION
$1,0002025-2026 SPONSORSHIP
UNITED WAY OF GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
$172,645TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF INVESTING IN SOLUTIONS IN EDUCATION, HEALTHY AGING AND COMMUNITY STABILITY.
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORKS
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
$40,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
$38,650DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY UNRESTRICTED GIFT