The David Library of the

EIN 237289047

Bethlehem, PA 18020 |(215) 440-3400

https://dlar.org
Total Given 2016–2024
$964K
16 grants · $107K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$80
typical micro grants · $50–$292
grant size
44%
supporter · 4/9 multi-year
repeat
$9.0M
Assets (2024)
9
Distinct Recipients

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person James J Linksz
Phone (215) 440-3400
Deadlines See Brochure
How to Apply Brochures Available
Restrictions See Brochure

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $235 $4.6M $286K 4
2017 $567 $5.0M $501K 1
2018 $375 $4.4M $454K 4
2019 $150 $4.5M $287K 2
2020 $150 $7.9M $2.8M 2
2021 N/A $8.7M $823K N/A
2022 $372K $7.5M $152K 1
2023 $308K $8.3M $259K 1
2024 $283K $9.0M $488K 1

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 16 grants on record

Minimum
$25
25th Pctl
$50
Median
$80
Average
$60K
75th Pctl
$292
Maximum
$372K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

JL
James J Linksz
President Leadership
FS
Francine Lida Stone
Vice President Leadership
JW
John Wolfe
Treasurer Leadership
YE
Yvette E Taylor Esq
Secretary Leadership
TP
Tina Packer
Trustee
MM
Michelle McDonald
Trustee
BM
Brendan McConville
Trustee
PS
Patrick Spero
Trustee
NR
Norval Reece
Trustee
RB
Roger Bagnall
Trustee

Grants Awarded (16 total)

Purpose
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA $372,029 Exempt Purpose 2022
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA $307,645 Operation of the David Library and the promotion of useful knowledge. 2023
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA $283,200 Operation of the David Library and the promotion of useful knowledge. 2024
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA $567 Exempt Purpose 2017
Friends of Washington State Park Washington Crossing, PA $200 Exempt Purpose 2018
Friends of Washington State Park Washington Crossing, PA $100 Exempt Purpose 2020
Shakespeare Company Philadelphia, PA $100 Exempt Purpose 2018
Potential Inc Newtown, PA $85 Exempt Purpose 2016
Upper Makefield Township Fire Compa Newtown, PA $75 Exempt Purpose 2019
Upper Makefield Township Police Ass Newtown, PA $75 Exempt Purpose 2019
Lower Shore Bowie Alumni Scholarship Bowie, MD $50 made in Memory of Edward T. Taylor 2020
Upper Makefield Township Fire Compa Newtown, PA $50 Exempt Purpose 2016
St Mary Medical Center Langhorne, PA $50 Exempt Purpose 2016
American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK $50 Exempt Purpose 2016
Upper Makefield Township Fire Compa Newtown, PA $50 Exempt Purpose 2018
Upper Makefield Township Police Ass Newtown, PA $25 Exempt Purpose 2018