The Topper Foundation concentrates its philanthropy in the Allentown/Lehigh Valley area with large, unrestricted gifts to a small set of beneficiaries. Its giving shows a clear preference for Catholic-affiliated institutions (religious orders and a Catholic university) alongside broad community support through the local United Way. Grants are labeled as general charitable support, indicating flexibility and trust in recipient organizations.
Highly concentrated: few large grants (several six-figure awards) to a small roster of recipients, including repeat funding to United Way; primarily unrestricted/general operating support.
A defining feature of The Topper Foundation is its pattern of large, general charitable grants to a small set of recurring beneficiaries, especially United Way of the Greater Lv in Allentown and Catholic-affiliated institutions. The foundation’s recent giving shows that flexibility matters: awards are labeled for general charitable support or general purpose, rather than narrow project restrictions. In 2025, it made a $960,000 grant to United Way of the Greater Lv, and it also supported The School Sisters of St Francis with $560,000 and the Province of Our Mother with $325,000. Those gifts sit alongside support for Villanova University, St Michael the Archangels, and other local nonprofits, suggesting a portfolio that blends community service, Catholic ministry, and education. The Topper Foundation’s grant list also shows repeated relationships over time. United Way of the Greater Lv appeared in both 2023 and 2025, as did Villanova University, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Assumption Church, and Cay Galgon Life House. That pattern points to sustained support rather than one-off awards. Its giving is regional, but the recipient base includes organizations in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Jersey, California, Connecticut, and Ohio.
Community-wide support is central to the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $960,000 in 2025 to United Way of the Greater Lv for general charitable support, following a $995,000 grant in 2023 to the same organization. It also backed Lehigh Valley Hospital twice, with $41,702 in 2025 and $33,000 in 2023, showing continued support for local health-related institutions. Catholic education and ministries are another clear theme. The foundation awarded $142,500 in 2025 to Villanova University and $105,000 in 2023 to the same university. It also gave $560,000 to The School Sisters of St Francis and $325,000 to the Province of Our Mother, both in 2025, plus $74,000 to St Michael the Archangels in Levittown. A third thread is support for faith-linked schools and service organizations, including $29,000 to Regina Angelorum Academy and $27,500 to Assumption Church in Bethlehem.
The Topper Foundation’s grant sizes are spread across a wide range, with a p25 of $1,778, a median of $8,500, and a p75 of $20,000. The recent record includes both very large awards and many smaller general charitable grants. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including United Way of the Greater Lv, Villanova University, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Assumption Church, and Cay Galgon Life House, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is classified as a Regular Funder and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grants shown are all domestic and are tagged broadly as general charitable or general purpose support.
$2.4M
$19.5M
$3.8M
$2.5M
Most grants fall between $2K and $20K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, The School Sisters of St. Francis, Province of Our Mother (Catholic religious province), Villanova University
The Topper Foundation’s giving is centered in Pennsylvania, with 77% of grants going to recipients in its HQ state. Within that footprint, Allentown appears repeatedly, including United Way of the Greater Lv, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Star Community Health, and Martin Bradbury & Griffith. Bethlehem also shows up often through Assumption Church, Bloom, Cay Galgon Life House, and St. Luke’s University Health Network. Outside Pennsylvania, the grant list reaches Milwaukee, Chicago, Tinton Falls, Staten Island, and Los Angeles, but every listed recipient is in the United States.
Its recent grants show a strong pattern of support for Catholic-affiliated institutions, along with local community service and health organizations. Examples include The School Sisters of St Francis, Province of Our Mother, Villanova University, United Way of the Greater Lv, and Lehigh Valley Hospital.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2025, including United Way of the Greater Lv, Villanova University, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Assumption Church, and Cay Galgon Life House. That indicates recurring relationships rather than one-time gifts.
Its grant-size distribution is wide: the p25 is $1,778, the median is $8,500, and the p75 is $20,000. The recent record also includes much larger awards, such as $960,000 and $560,000.
Recipients in Pennsylvania account for 77% of grants. Allentown and Bethlehem appear especially often, and the grant list also includes recipients in Milwaukee, Chicago, Los Angeles, and several New Jersey locations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LV | ALLENTOWN, PA | $960,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS | MILWAUKEE, WI | $560,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PROVINCE OF OUR MOTHER | CHICAGO, IL | $325,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY | VILLANOVA, PA | $142,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELS | LEVITTOWN, PA | $74,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| TRINITY HALL | TINTON FALLS, NJ | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| SCHOOL OF ANGELS | LAS ANGELES, CA | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL | ALLENTOWN, PA | $41,702 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| REGINA ANGELORUM ACADEMY | ARDMORE, PA | $29,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ASSUMPTION CHURCH | BETHLEHEM, PA | $27,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| STAR COMMUNITY HEALTH | ALLENTOWN, PA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| SECOND ROUND FOUNDATION | MULLICA HILL, NJ | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| FRIENDS SCHOOL | QUAKERTOWN, PA | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| HEALTH NETWORK FOUNDATION | CLEVLAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| SAINT ANNE SCHOOL | BETHLEHEM, PA | $8,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| AUGUSTINIAN FUND | VILLANOVA, PA | $6,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| GOOD SHEPHERD | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $5,250 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ROOM AT THE INN | BRIDGETON, MO | $5,010 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PAULIST FATHERS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ST FRANCIS SCHOOL | BALLY, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| VALLEY YOUTH HOUSE | BETHLEHEM, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| LIVE VERTICAL MINISTRY | SPRINGFIELD, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| BOY & GIRLS CLUB OF ALLENTOWN | ALLENTOWN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| PAYPAL GIVING FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS | ALLENTOWN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| HOLY FAMILY HOME | BETHLEHEM, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ACCHS | ALLENTOWN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| WOLF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | BRYN MAWR, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| CATHOLIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION | GREELWY, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| RED CROSS | ALLENTOWN, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| THE AGNES IRWIN SCHOOL | MAWR, PA | $2,584 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| EVERY MOTHER | BROOKLYN, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH | PITTSTOWN, NJ | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ASSUMPTION BVM CHURCH | COLESVILLE, PA | $2,400 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| BOB PRICE MEMORIAL | BETHLEHEM, PA | $1,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FOUNDATIONS | WASHINGTON, DC | $830 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ST BALDRICKS FOUNDATION | MONROVIA, CA | $500 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN | ALLENTOWN, PA | $250 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LV | ALLENTOWN, PA | $1,042,500 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY | VILLANOVA, PA | $185,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN | ALLENTOWN, PA | $115,600 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| SCHOOL OF ANGELS | LAS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL | ALLENTOWN, PA | $40,638 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELS | LEVITTOWN, PA | $37,500 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| REGINA ANGELORUM ACADEMY | ARDMORE, PA | $31,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| DESALES UNIVERSITY | CENTER VALLEY, PA | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| ASSUMPTION CHURCH | BETHLEHEM, PA | $27,100 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
| AUGUSTINIAN FUND | VILLANOVA, PA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE |
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LV
$960,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
THE SCHOOL SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS
$560,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
PROVINCE OF OUR MOTHER
$325,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELS
$74,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
TRINITY HALL
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
SCHOOL OF ANGELS
$45,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
$41,702GENERAL CHARITABLE
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
$27,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
STAR COMMUNITY HEALTH
$15,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
SECOND ROUND FOUNDATION
$12,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
FRIENDS SCHOOL
$12,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
SAINT ANNE SCHOOL
$8,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
AUGUSTINIAN FUND
$6,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
GOOD SHEPHERD
$5,250GENERAL CHARITABLE
PAULIST FATHERS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
ST FRANCIS SCHOOL
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
LIVE VERTICAL MINISTRY
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
HOLY FAMILY HOME
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
ACCHS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
WOLF PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
CATHOLIC PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
RED CROSS
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
EVERY MOTHER
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
ASSUMPTION BVM CHURCH
$2,400GENERAL CHARITABLE
BOB PRICE MEMORIAL
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
$250GENERAL CHARITABLE
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LV
$1,042,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
$115,600GENERAL CHARITABLE
SCHOOL OF ANGELS
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
$40,638GENERAL CHARITABLE
ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGELS
$37,500GENERAL CHARITABLE
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
$27,100GENERAL CHARITABLE
AUGUSTINIAN FUND
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE