The Keystone Savings Foundation was established in 1986, focusing on improving the quality of life in the Lehigh Valley region. It serves the community by supporting housing assistance, local education, not-for-profit medical facilities, community groups, and similar organizations.
The Keystone Savings Foundation Grant program focuses on enhancing community welfare through a broad range of areas. It supports non-profit organizations in Education (including programs for schools, dropout prevention, and libraries), Health and Human Services (covering non-profit hospitals, services for youth, the disabled, and elderly), Culture and Arts (including museums and cultural centers), Civic and Community Development (focusing on leadership, environmental protection), and Economic Development (aiming at neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing). The grant funding types include Program and Operations, encompassing scholarships, events, equipment, and training, as well as Capital for construction and technological upgrades. Grant requests of $25,000 and higher are reviewed annually.