BEFESA Community Fund Inc
Accepts applications
BEFESA Community Fund Inc is a private foundation in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $23,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$23,000
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$100,206
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $30,250 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,280 | 1 | $92,204 |
| 2024 | $30,250 | 1 | $92,427 |
| 2025 | $23,000 | 1 | $100,206 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rory Koons 295 Springhouse Lane, Palmerton, PA 18071 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 826-6387 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See Grant Application |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | Communitydevelopment | $23,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rory Koons
- Debra Lutz
- Lisa Snell Kern
- Thomas Smelas
Questions people ask
Does BEFESA Community Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does BEFESA Community Fund Inc give?
$23,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $23,000.
Who runs BEFESA Community Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Rory Koons (President), Debra Lutz (Secretary), Lisa Snell Kern (Treasurer) and Thomas Smelas (Vice president).