Published April 20. 2024 09:00AM
The Neffs National Bank presented $100,000 in donations to six local educational foundations.
These donations will help fund essential educational programs to benefit the youth of our local community.
The selected foundations include Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc., Parkland School District Education Foundation, Wildlands Conservancy Inc., Wildlife Information Center Inc. and Circle of Seasons Foundation Inc.
Donations were made through The Neffs National Bank’s participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.
This program authorizes tax credits for contributions to Educational Improvement Organizations and allows the bank to earmark their taxes to support these programs.
Since the bank began their participation in the EITC program, they have contributed over $1,100,000 to various educational foundations.
Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank said, “These organizations are continuing to face uncertain times with increased budget constraints and the need to re-engineer their education programs. I would encourage local businesses to support these organizations either directly or through participation in the EITC program.”
The Neffs National Bank, a subsidiary of Neffs Bancorp Inc., is committed to serving the financial needs of its clients and local communities with high quality customer focused service and maximizing long-term shareholder value.
Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank presents a check for $5,000 to Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation. Valerie Betz-Kile, president, and Amy Kinnon, development director, accepted the check on behalf of the foundation. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank presents a check for $25,000 to Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation. Lori Geronikos, foundation president and Dr. Matthew Link, superintendent of schools, accepted the check on the foundation's behalf.
Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, executive vice president/COO/CFO presents a check for $5,000 to Circle of Seasons Foundation Inc. Liz Rose Levy, president, accepted the check on the foundation's behalf.
Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, executive vice President/COO/CFO present a check for $20,000 to Chad Schwartz, executive director of Lehigh Gap Nature Center / Wildlife Information Center Inc.
Wildlands Conservancy- Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, Executive Vice President/COO/CFO present a check for $20,000 to Wildlands Conservancy. Jackie Jones, Director of Development and Elizabeth Dugan, VP of Development and Communications accepted the check on the foundation's behalf.
Wildlands Conservancy- Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO The Neffs National Bank and David Matulevich, Executive Vice President/COO/CFO present a check for $20,000 to Wildlands Conservancy. Jackie Jones, Director of Development and Elizabeth Dugan, VP of Development and Communications accepted the check on the foundation's behalf.