Lehigh University
BETHLEHEM, PA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2025). Lehigh University has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE UNIVERSITY'S GOAL IN THE COMING DECADE IS TO ADVANCE LEARNING THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE TO OTHERS. THE CORE OF THIS GOAL IS TO PREPARE GRADUATES TO ENGAGE WITH THE WORLD AND LEAD LIVES OF MEANING. TO DO THIS, THE UNIVERSITY COMMITS TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH PROMINENCE; PROVIDE LEARNING EXPERIENCES GROUNDED IN FUNDAMENTAL, TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ACROSS ALL DISCIPLINES AND IN REAL WORLD CHALLENGES; PROMOTE STRATEGIC RISK-TAKING IN THE PRESENCE OF OPPORTUNITY AND ADVERSITY; SUPPORT SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY; PROVIDE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH ALUMNI, SUPPORTERS, AND CITIZENS AROUND THE GLOBE; PROVIDE A ROBUST RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT IN A LEHIGH EDUCATION; AND PROMOTE A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE, AND FINANCIALLY ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds Lehigh University
$66.4M in foundation grants on record from 375 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $12.6M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $4.6M | 4 |
| H S Lee Family Foundation | $3.7M | 3 |
| James and Sharon Maida Foundation | $3.3M | 5 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $3.2M | 4 |
| National Collegiate Athletic Association | $3M | 3 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | $1.3M | 5 |
| Better Our World Family Foundation | $1.3M | 1 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $1.2M | 5 |
| Doug and Gay Lane Foundation | $1.2M | 4 |
Leadership
JOSEPH J HELBLE (Principal officer)
Names of officers and trustees come from the organization's public filings and leave this page when a later filing drops them. If you are named here and object, write to privacy@kindora.co.