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

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.

2027 APPLICATION TIMELINE

Application Available: Immediately
Application Deadline: November 09, 2027, at 5:00 PM
Organizations Notified: Mid-December 2026
Grants Awarded: January 2027

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