The Topper Foundation
Accepts applications
The Topper Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,005 and the largest $960,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,005
- Largest grant$960,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 40 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 40 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph V Topper Jr 645 Hamilton St Ste 500, Allentown, PA 18101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 791-3800 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations. |
What The Topper Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $560,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $325,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $64,500 |
| California | 2 | $45,500 |
| New York | 3 | $19,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,830 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,010 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater LV | General charitable | $960,000 |
| The School Sisters of St Francis | General charitable | $560,000 |
| Province of Our Mother | General charitable | $325,000 |
| Villanova University | General charitable | $142,500 |
| St Michael the Archangels | General charitable | $74,000 |
| Trinity Hall | General charitable | $50,000 |
| School of Angels | General charitable | $45,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | General charitable | $41,702 |
| Regina Angelorum Academy | General charitable | $29,000 |
| Assumption Church | General charitable | $27,500 |
| Star Community Health | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Friends School | General charitable | $12,000 |
| Second Round Foundation | General charitable | $12,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Cay Galgon Life House | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Saint Anne School | General charitable | $8,500 |
| Augustinian Fund | General charitable | $6,500 |
| Good Shepherd | General charitable | $5,250 |
| Room at the Inn | General charitable | $5,010 |
| Acchs | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Boy & Girls Club of Allentown | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Psychotherapy Association | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Home | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Live Vertical Ministry | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Paulist Fathers | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Red Cross | General charitable | $5,000 |
| St Francis School | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Wolf Performing Arts Center | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Valley Youth House | General charitable | $5,000 |
| The Agnes Irwin School | General charitable | $2,584 |
| Every Mother | General charitable | $2,500 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Assumption BVM Church | General charitable | $2,400 |
| Bob Price Memorial | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Association of Small Foundations | General charitable | $830 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Diocese of Allentown | General charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph V Topper Jr
- Maureen Topper
Questions people ask
Does The Topper Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does The Topper Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,005.
Who runs The Topper Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph V Topper Jr (President) and Maureen Topper (Secretary).
What does The Topper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.