Supporting Our Local Nonprofits

The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA) is a trade association representing 63 franchised new auto dealerships across 92 franchises in the Greater Lehigh Valley area. Beyond promoting and supporting its members, GLVADA is committed to enriching the local community, businesses, and families. In collaboration with the Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation, the GLVADA Fund is managed by Bryn Mawr Trust. Annually, the Foundation, alongside a GLVADA representative, establishes spending policies for charitable donations. These funds, supplemented by a portion of revenues from the annual Auto Show, constitute the pool available for community grants.

Focus of Giving

Guided by its Donations Committee, GLVADA prioritizes funding for programs and services that:

• Are approved by the IRS as 501(c)(3) charities.
• Serve children and youth.
• Offer auto industry-specific education and training.

Exclusions

GLVADA generally does not fund:

• Requests from organizations without 501(c)(3) status.
• Individuals.
• Religious, sectarian, labor, or fraternal organizations.
• Political candidates or lobbying organizations.
• Endowments, foundations, or memorials.
• Travel by groups or individuals.
• Anti-business groups.
• Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender/sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.
• Requests for capital campaigns or facility maintenance.

Application Process

Nonprofit organizations seeking financial or product donations should submit requests to:

Dan Moyer
Executive Director
Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association
1655 Victoria Circle
Allentown, PA 18103
610-972-5496
dmoyer2@ptd.net

Please include the following information:

• Organizational contact details: name, address, telephone number, and website.
• Representative’s contact information: name, title, address, telephone number, and email.
• Brief background of the organization: history, mission, activities, and programs.
• Copy of the IRS exemption letter verifying 501(c)(3) status.
• Board list with professional affiliations of directors/trustees.
• Purpose and objectives of the program.
• Needs being addressed.
• Plan of action and timeframe.
• Total funding required and projected sources.
• Amount requested.
• Metrics for determining and communicating the project’s success.
• Specific ways GLVADA will be recognized.
• List of vehicles owned by the organization and any relationships with car dealers, manufacturers, or other transportation resources.

Organizations must demonstrate a history of providing services to children. Successful applicants are required to submit a report detailing fund usage, its impact on the community, and effects on donors and clients. Additionally, they must agree to present at a future GLVADA Board or General Membership meeting to discuss the grant’s impact.

2024 Timeline

• June: GLVADA Charitable Contributions Committee and Board approve the plan; press release issued to media, prior beneficiaries, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, calling for funding requests.
• August 31: Deadline for funding requests for FY 2024–25 (July 1 to June 30).
• September: Charitable Contributions Committee reviews proposals and recommends charities and funding amounts; GLVADA Board reviews and approves awards; awardees and applicants notified by September 30.

Please note: The Association reserves the right to modify this plan and its policies at any time.

Past Grant Recipients

GLVADA has proudly supported numerous organizations, including:

• America On Wheels
• Bethlehem Special Olympics
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
• Boys and Girls Club of Allentown
• Center for Vision Loss
• Da Vinci Science Center
• The Children’s Home of Easton
• Family Connection of Easton
• The Five Star Heart Project
• The Hillside School
• Love Ran Red Foundation
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Mary Meuser Memorial Library
• Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
• Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
• Via of the Lehigh Valley
• Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

These partnerships reflect GLVADA’s dedication to fostering a vibrant and supportive community.