Walker Fund at LVCF Continues George T. Walker’s Legacy with Annual Grants to Seven Organizations
ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 8, 2026 — The George T. Walker Charitable Fund at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (LVCF) recently awarded $393,230 in grants to seven nonprofit organizations designated by the late George T. Walker through his charitable estate plans.
A donor-designated fund administered by LVCF, the George T. Walker Charitable Fund provides annual grants in perpetuity to organizations selected by Walker during his lifetime. Established following his passing in 2011, the Fund continues to honor his charitable vision by supporting causes that were meaningful to him and advancing the work of organizations dedicated to helping others.
Grant recipients for 2026 are:
- American Red Cross – Poconos Chapter
- Deborah Hospital Foundation
- Effort United Methodist Church
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind
- Mount Pocono United Methodist Church
- Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
“The George T. Walker Charitable Fund demonstrates the lasting impact a donor can have through thoughtful charitable planning,” said Carrie Krug Nedick, CAP®, Director of Donors Services at the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation. “More than a decade after the Fund was established, Mr. Walker’s generosity continues to provide meaningful support to organizations he cared about deeply. It is an honor to help ensure his wishes are carried out year after year.”
Walker worked with his professional advisors in 2005 to establish plans for his charitable legacy. Through his estate, he created a fund that would provide ongoing support to organizations he trusted to make a difference in the lives of others. Since its establishment, the George T. Walker Charitable Fund has distributed annual grants that reflect his values and commitment to helping people in need.
Nedick added, “One of the greatest strengths of a designated fund is its ability to create consistent, long-term support for nonprofit organizations. These annual grants reflect Mr. Walker’s enduring commitment to helping others and illustrate how charitable giving can continue making a difference for generations.”
Known for his humility and generosity, Walker lived in Monroe County and believed strongly in supporting organizations that provided essential services and compassionate care. Through the George T. Walker Charitable Fund, his legacy continues to strengthen the work of nonprofits and extend his impact well beyond his lifetime.
For more information, visit www.lvcfgrants.org.