The mission of the Harry C. Trexler Trust is to continue the philanthropic legacy of Harry C. Trexler, supporting the growth and vitality of the community where the Trexlers lived and prospered. The Trust focuses on supporting charitable organizations and initiatives that benefit the citizens of Allentown and Lehigh County, in line with General Trexler's desire to contribute to the area's development and wellbeing.
The Harry C. Trexler Trust Grants are designed to support non-profit organizations serving Allentown and Lehigh County. The Trust places a particular emphasis on improving, extending, and maintaining the parks system of the City of Allentown, a project initiated by General Trexler himself. In essence, the grant program seeks to invest in community needs as presented by local non-profits, with an enduring commitment to enhancing public parks and supporting the legacy of giving established by General Trexler. This includes a substantial investment of over $57 million in the City’s parks since 1935, demonstrating the Trust's long-term dedication to the area's natural and community resources.