IRONPIGS CHARITIES MISSION
Established in 2007, before the Lehigh Valley IronPigs ever played an International League game, IronPigs Charities (IPC) was created to support educational and recreational opportunities for Lehigh Valley youth. A year round fundraising effort is made through in-game activities and special events. IPC provides support and financial assistance to charitable organizations in the Lehigh Valley area, many serving children with disabilities or economic disadvantages. Throughout the past 19 years, IPC has donated over $1.6 million dollars to Lehigh Valley to youth serving non-profit organizations.
ELIGIBILITY
The IronPigs Charities GameOn! Facility Improvement Grant was created to support youth organizations across the Lehigh Valley region to fund the construction, renovation, and enhancement of facilities, related amenities, and significant equipment that supports the promotion of education and recreational opportunities for local youth.
It is important to note that the maintenance of the facility during and after the renovation is the sole responsibility of the organization or municipality that owns, manages, and utilizes the space.
IPC makes financial grants to non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c)(3) organizations in the Lehigh Valley and immediate surrounding areas. IPC will only consider requests that relate to a specific project/program and does not consider requests for general operating expenses. Grants for 2026 will be awarded in the range of $1,000-$10,000. Projects that encompass both youth education and youth recreation will be given greater consideration.
Awardees must agree to a site visit. Upon receiving grant funds, awardees are required to dedicate 3 social media posts tagging IPC. The posts should recognize the acceptance of funds, the midway point of their project and a final post showcasing the completed project/program with either a photo or video component. Funding requests that are not consistent with IPC guidelines will not be granted including buildings, endowments, employee salaries, political campaigns and activities, religious programs, individuals, fundraising events or fraternal organizations.
Ineligible Projects
- Any facility intended exclusively or primarily for professional or “semi-pro” sports use.
- Signs or displays promoting tobacco products or alcoholic beverages.
- Only work specifically outlined and approved within the grant application is eligible.
- Organizational operating expenses or administrative costs including staff salaries.
- Routine maintenance such as lawn mowing.
- Utility payments such as monthly water or electric bills
2027 APPLICATION TIMELINE
Application Available: Immediately
Application Deadline: February 26, 2027 at 5:00 PM
Grants Awarded: April 2027
For more information, contact Staci Saeger at [email protected]
Fundraising
• 50/50
• Jersey Auctions
• Paint the Pig
Programs
• Ballpark Tours
• Community Grants
• GameOn! Lehigh Valley
• Strike Out Cancer
• Suites N Treats
• Tickets for Good
Special Events
• Clubhouse Sales
• Hackers and Homers
• Meet the Team Dinner
• Phillies Winter Caravan