Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fogelsville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $312,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$312,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $278,000 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $297,456 | 40 | $6.0 million |
| 2023 | $278,000 | 40 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $312,000 | 46 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 46 | $312,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service of the LV | Support services for elderly and people with disabilities & mental health needs | $75,000 |
| Cedar Crest College | Minority student scholarship | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley | Operating funds for meals and social workers. | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Allentown Pa | Financial aid for childhood programs | $12,500 |
| Allentown Ecumenical Food | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Literacy Center | For esl, ged and adult workforce development classes - general funds | $8,500 |
| Center for Humanistic Change Inc | General fund for operations of tobacco, drug and alcohol problems | $7,500 |
| Community Bike Works | Programming support for earn-a-bike and other after school programs | $7,500 |
| Valley Youth House | Rapid rehousing project for homelessness, provide furniture, clothing and services | $7,500 |
| Volunteers of America | Early childhood education & childcare services for vulnerable families in allentown | $6,500 |
| Community Music School | General operating with emphasis on financial aid & scholarships for music education | $6,000 |
| Congregation Keneseth Israel | Hybrid equipment for committee and small meetings family promise support, harvest 5k marketing and operations support, joint programming with other jewish organizations, sukkah renovation to make it usable for more programming, expansion of intercom and door release system for security needs | $6,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women & Children | Homeless shelter with focus on women & children in easton | $6,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum | Art programming for those with dementia. | $5,000 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | El sistema - after-school programming for allentown inner city schools | $5,000 |
| Bethlhem Emergency Sheltering | Lighting, camera, and internet upgrade | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Allentown | Mark program for disadvantaged youth to improve school performance | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support of the Lehigh Valley | Free services to people with cancer | $5,000 |
| Community Action - 6th St Shelter | Purchase tech & smart board for homeless family education programs & shelter | $5,000 |
| Mercy Special Learning Center Inc | Art and music programs for 54 special needs kids | $5,000 |
| Project of Easton | Support for food pantry in easton, largest in nc | $5,000 |
| Wdiy | Youth media program, south on-air media opportunity | $5,000 |
| WLVT | Summer series activities program for ages 2-10 & caregivers | $5,000 |
| YWCA Allentown | Womens economic empowerment | $5,000 |
| Davinci Science Center | Steam career pathways program expansion to 4 more schools & more programing | $5,000 |
| River Crossing YMCA | Allentown warming station | $5,000 |
| Arc - Lehigh Northampton Counties | Educational support to children with intellectual/development disabilities | $4,000 |
| Baum Art School | Community outreach financial assistance | $4,000 |
| Bloom for Women | Shelter & services for women - sex trafficking, abuse and substance abuse | $4,000 |
| Ballet Guild of Lehigh Valley | Performance of nutcracker at zoellner free for students | $3,500 |
| Via of Lehigh Valley | Employment assistance programs for people with disabilities | $3,500 |
| Self LV | Food pantry growth with refrigeration | $3,500 |
| Camelot for Children Inc | Services for children with disabilities summer camp | $3,000 |
| Children's Home of Easton | Children's mental and behavior health clinic | $3,000 |
| Guardianship Support Agency | General operating to provide guardianship services to adults | $3,000 |
| Hispanic Center of the Lehigh Valley | Social service support for south bethlehem and surrounding | $3,000 |
| Sights for Hope | Support and service to people with visual impairment | $3,000 |
| Flint Hill Farm Education Center | For agro-education and summer camp program | $2,500 |
| Friends of Levitt Pavilion | 50 free concerts and films may through sept | $2,500 |
| Fund to Benefit Children and Youth | Support services for abused and neglected children in lv. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jed Rapoport
- David Weiner
- Michael Prokup
Questions people ask
Does Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust give?
$312,000 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Jed Rapoport (Trustee), David Weiner (Trustee) and Michael Prokup (Trustee).
What does Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, disability and education.