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Rising Tide Community Loan Fund

Bethlehem, PA · EIN 23-3079170. Reported 212 grants totalling $7,541,977 to 212 organizations across tax years 2021-2024, on Form 990 Schedule I.

212organizations funded
$35,000median reported grant
$7,541,977granted, 2021-2024
1%of dollars to its largest recipient

Does this grantmaker accept applications?

Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.

Three things in the filing do bear on it:

  1. What kind of organization it is. For Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, the IRS classifies it under community improvement rather than as a grantmaker (NTEE S31) -- it is an operating charity that also makes grants.
  2. How spread out its giving is. 212 distinct organizations, with 1% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.

How big are its grants?

The median reported grant is $35,000. Half of what it reported fell between $35,000 and $35,000; the smallest was $6,678 and the largest $44,530. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.

Schedule I only reports grants over $5,000. Form 990 requires a charity to list recipients it paid more than that and lets it omit the rest, so every grant-size figure on this page describes the grants it reported, not all of them. Its real median is lower and its real recipient count is higher. This is also why these numbers cannot be compared with the private-foundation figures elsewhere on this site -- Form 990-PF has no reporting floor, so the two are different populations rather than two samples of one.
$5,000 - $10,000
1 grant
$10,000 - $25,000
1 grant
$25,000 - $50,000
210 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Coopersburg Diner IncCoopersburg, PA$44,530112021
East Broad Enterprises LLCBethlehem, PA$44,269112021
Youell's Oyster House IncAllentown, PA$41,500112021
Baker Management IncWhitehall, PA$40,000112021
Borderline Restaurant LLC - Christopher ValianatosBethlehem, PA$40,000112021
Center Valley Hospitality Group LLCEaston, PA$40,000112021
China King Bethlehem IncBethlehem, PA$40,000112021
Greenhouse EnotecaAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Jcs IncAllenw, PA$40,000112021
Mmsa Holdings CorpAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Obriens Really Good Food CompanyAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Primo Cafe Gelato LLCAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Randall's on the Orchard LLCOrefield, PA$40,000112021
S and S Restaurant Group LLCOrefield, PA$40,000112021
Sahara Mediterranean CuisineAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Sam Restaurant Group LLCAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Sca Restaurants IncTrexlertown, PA$40,000112021
Services at Brookside IncMacungie, PA$40,000112021
Shanty on 19TH IncAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Shawnee Inn IncEaston, PA$40,000112021
Shepherd Hills Dining LLCWescosville, PA$40,000112021
Sora's Comfort FoodAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Superior Restaurant of Emmaus IncEmmaus, PA$40,000112021
Sweet Spot Indoor Golf LLCAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Taylor House Brewing CoCatasauqua, PA$40,000112021
The Bethlehem Coffee Joint LLCBethlehem, PA$40,000112021
The Muhlenberg Tavern LtdAllentown, PA$40,000112021
The Rda Legacy Capital CorpCoopersburg, PA$40,000112021
The Vegan Butcher IncAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Twisted Olive IncBethlehem, PA$40,000112021
Two Brothers Pizzeria & Restaurant IncLaurys Station, PA$40,000112021
Vallabhdham IncAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Violette YounesAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Vraj Bhumi Easton IncEaston, PA$40,000112021
Vraj Bhumi Ent IncBethlehem, PA$40,000112021
White Orchids Thai Cuisine LLCCenter Valley, PA$40,000112021
Wisdom Restaurant Group LLCAllentown, PA$40,000112021
Zlpa LLCEmmaus, PA$40,000112021
1231 Company IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
1520 Union Hospitality LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
2960 Center Valley Parkway LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
3712 Shree LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
3RD & Ferry St LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
4431 IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Abdalla Abdalla - Tiba IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Adobo Latin Kitchen LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
AESHA5111 LLCCenter Valley, PA$35,000112021
Ahg Volos IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Ahoc LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
Allentown Foods LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Amiraj Donuts IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Angelo Napoli (mediterranean Catering LLCBangor, PA$35,000112021
Anna's Brick Oven Italian RestaurantBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Antonios KotretsosMt Bethel, PA$35,000112021
Ap Gangewere IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Armah Restaurant LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Art Cafe LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Asmi & Om LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Atiyeh Grub Pub LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
B & G Enterprise LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
Bady's Grove IncWind Gap, PA$35,000112021
Batch MicrocreameryAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Berlinsville Hotel LLCWalnutport, PA$35,000112021
Bgj IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Big Woody's Emmaus LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Big Woody's Forks IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Big Woody's LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Big Woody's South Fourth LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Bistro Latino IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Boardwalk Bites LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Bon Appetit Caf LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Braveheart Enterprises LLCHellertown, PA$35,000112021
Castaneda IncCatasauqua, PA$35,000112021
Cathy's Creative Catering & CafeCatasauqua, PA$35,000112021
Cdnc Restaurant GroupNazareth, PA$35,000112021
Cherry Hill Hotel IINazareth, PA$35,000112021
Christmas City Spirits LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Cirrus Hospitality LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Cmjc Enterprises LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Dartos RestaurantBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
David a SoskaBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
David CaseyAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Derly RodriguezCatasauqua, PA$35,000112021
Destiny Sub IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Distinctive Inns IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Divisha LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Dkm IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Driftstone IncMount Bethel, PA$35,000112021
Eastupland Associates LpBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Edge Restaurant IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Fat Jacks IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Fegley Enterprises II IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Fegley Enterprises IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Florence Italian GrilleBreiningsville, PA$35,000112021
Fossil's Last StandCatasauqua, PA$35,000112021
Fri CorpAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Fun Attic IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Gab & Mucks Pubs IncWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Geaker's Drive - in LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Gen X Enterprises LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Gjd Enterprises LLCOrefield, PA$35,000112021
Gkh IncKutztown, PA$35,000112021
Gmj IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Golden Gate Diner PartnersAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Graziella CalantoniEaston, PA$35,000112021
GRILLE3502LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Hamilton Donuts IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Hamilton Hospitality IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Hari Prasad IncFogelsville, PA$35,000112021
Harshil PatelBreiningsville, PA$35,000112021
Hesham EleshakyAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Hillwood Hotel LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Hj & Vj LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Hotel Saucon LLCCenter Valley, PA$35,000112021
Humboldt Hotel LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Iibliss LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Irene SokolowskiNazareth, PA$35,000112021
J Defranco & Daughters IncBangor, PA$35,000112021
Jacqueline Russ-HarfordNew Tripoli, PA$35,000112021
Jaid's Lounge IncWind Gap, PA$35,000112021
Java Joint IncTrexlertown, PA$35,000112021
Jay JALA681 Blue Barn Road LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Jay Rjk IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Jenny's Asian Eats LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Jokash IncKutztown, PA$35,000112021
Josephine a KouryEaston, PA$35,000112021
Jslb LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
K & S Pubs IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Kalli IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Kar Holdings IncCoopersburg, PA$35,000112021
KARMAS3 LLCWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Kmd Hospitality CorpAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Kp's Place IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Kyle's Courthouse Deli LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
La Esquina SabrosaEaston, PA$35,000112021
Las Brasas Peruvian Chicken LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Layal LLCFogelsville, PA$35,000112021
Leena LLCWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Lehigh Valley Waffles IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
LgfoodsFleetwood, PA$35,000112021
Little Miss Korea Downtown LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Little Miss Korea LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Lj's Midnight MunchiesBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Maa Ambe Foods LLCWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Maderic Enterprises LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Martin Food Group Easton IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Matthew J Russell Co LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Mccarthy's Red Stag Pub & Whiskey BarBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Mdhs LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Meera Desai IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Melt Restaurant Group LLCCenter Valley, PA$35,000112021
Mjam 1324 IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
Monterre Vineyards LLCOrefield, PA$35,000112021
Mountain Due LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Mr Moo Cow LLCWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Nanis Grab and Go Fit-Out LLCBath, PA$35,000112021
Nicholas MouhlasBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Nishant IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Nyc Village PizzaBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Orion Restaurant Group III IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Palace Center LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Palace Pizza IncWhitehall, PA$35,000112021
Palmer Hotel LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
Parekhs Hospitality CorporationWiind Gap, PA$35,000112021
Pp Tavern IncBath, PA$35,000112021
Pratik Palmer IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
R&d Longswamp LLCEmmaus, PA$35,000112021
Ripper's Pub IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Rivals LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
Robert SerulneckSchnecksville, PA$35,000112021
Roots Catering LLCOrefield, PA$35,000112021
Rt Bath LLCBath, PA$35,000112021
Ruth IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Ryan Airport Center Group LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Ryan Development Group IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
S & P Leasing IncNorthampton, PA$35,000112021
Sabz LLCNorthampton, PA$35,000112021
Santana Industries LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Sar Restaurant IncBangor, PA$35,000112021
Savage Hospitality LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Shiv Foods IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Shivay 10097 LLCAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Shrinathji Enterprise IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Social Still LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Southside 313 LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Spiros RestuarantFreemansburg, PA$35,000112021
St Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Sick & Beneficial SocietyNorthampton, PA$35,000112021
Star Hospitality Extended IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Star Hospitality Group IncAllentown, PA$35,000112021
Star Hospitality Select IncBreinigsville, PA$35,000112021
Starters Clubhouse Grille LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Stefano's Restaurant IncBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Taylor Taco Easton IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
The BrickBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
The Easton Ice Cream Company IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
The Flying EggBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
The Good Life Group LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
The Riverside IncEaston, PA$35,000112021
The Sayre MansionBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
The Taste Smokers LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Theebirds Coffee LLCEaston, PA$35,000112021
Two Rivers Brewing CompanyEaston, PA$35,000112021
Urbano LLCBethlehem, PA$35,000112021
Valley View DinerNazareth, PA$35,000112021
Wind Gap Diner LLCWind Gap, PA$35,000112021
Wings on Main Street IncHellertown, PA$35,000112021
Bhola Baba IncWind Gap, PA$30,000112021
Machs Gute Pub and GrilleBethlehem, PA$30,000112021
Saucon Valley Acres & Catering IncBethlehem, PA$30,000112021
Back Door BakeshopBethlehem, PA$25,000112021
Switchback Pizza Company LLCEmmaus, PA$10,000112021
Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley IncBethlehem, PA$6,678112024

0 of 212 (0%) received money in more than one year over the 2 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose column of its filings, largest first. This is the closest thing to a statement of what it funds, in its own words.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants reportedTotalMedian grant
2021211$7,535,299$35,000
20241$6,678$6,678

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.

Where its money goes

Allentown, PA
$2.3M
Bethlehem, PA
$1.8M
Easton, PA
$995K
Whitehall, PA
$250K
Orefield, PA
$185K
Catasauqua, PA
$180K
Center Valley, PA
$145K
Nazareth, PA
$140K

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Rising Tide Community Loan Fund's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Recipient classifications, the concentration and retention figures and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations from them, described in how we build this.

On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 1 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 0 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.

Address of record on the latest return: 1337 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18015.

EIN 23-3079170 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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