The Philanthropy Catalog is designed to:

• Provide you with information about non-profit organizations and charitable programs in the Lehigh Valley

• Click on an area of interest or service (The Arts, Education, etc.) and review the non-profit organizations listed

• Learn more about the non-profits in the descriptions shown

• Connect you with non-profit organizations you may wish to support

• Click on a specific non-profit name to be linked to the organization’s website for more detailed information

• Contact staff members at the organization to arrange a visit or to ask questions about programs and services offered

• Assist you in making charitable gifts easily and effectively

• Review the guidelines for giving in “Giving Easily, Giving Effectively”

• Contact charity oversight organizations for additional information about the rankings given to some non-profits

• Provide you with information about a broad range of charitable gifts and plans

• Review the descriptions of planned giving opportunities

• Discuss your intended giving with professional advisors such as an attorney, accountant, or financial planner

• Call the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (610-266-4284) for more information about establishing charitable funds with current gifts or planned gifts

• Provide information about philanthropy beyond the Lehigh Valley

• Review the sample list of non-profit organizations that provide assistance and services in other nations

• Contact the organizations for additional or more detailed information

The Philanthropy Catalog is intended to provide a broad spectrum of charitable opportunities,
but it can not include all of the organizations or interests available.  You are encouraged to contact the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for further assistance at 610-266-4284 or  ron@lehighvalleyfoundation.org.