Published April 19. 2025 08:58AM
The Neffs National Bank presented $100,000 in donations to eight local educational foundations. The donations will help fund essential educational programs to benefit the youth of our local community.
The selected foundations are Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation, Parkland School District Education Foundation, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation Inc., Wildlands Conservancy Inc., Wildlife Information Center Inc., Circle of Seasons Foundation Inc., the Lehigh Valley Zoological Society and the Parkland Community Library.
Donations were made through The Neffs National Bank’s participation in the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The 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 its participation in the EITC program, it has contributed $1,300,000 to various educational foundations.
Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank, said: “These organizations are continuing to face uncertain times with increased budget constraints and the need to reengineer their education programs. I would encourage local businesses to support these organizations either directly or through participation in the EITC program.”
Northern Lehigh: Kevin Schmidt, president/CEO of The Neffs National Bank, and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO, The Neffs National Bank, present a check for $25,000 to Northern Lehigh School District Education Foundation. Lori Geronikos, foundation president, accepted the check on the foundation’s behalf. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Wildlands Conservancy: Kevin Schmidt, president and CEO of The Neffs National Bank, and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO, The Neffs National Bank, present the check to Jackie Jones, director of development, Wildlands Conservancy, and Elizabeth Dugan, chief advancement officer, Wildlands Conservancy.
First row from left are Marianne Eisenhauer, Vice President/Chief Commercial Lending & Credit Officer The Neffs National Bank, Amanda Shurr, President & CEO, Cher Vatalaro, Director of Conservation Education and Dobby the Prehensile Tailed Skink, Education Ambassador, and Matt Provence, COO, The Lehigh Valley Zoological Society. Back Row Kevin Schmidt, President/CEO and Greta Mast Vice President Commercial Lending, The Neffs National Bank.
Wildlife Information Center Inc./Lehigh Gap Nature Center: Kevin Schmidt, president and CEO of The Neffs National Bank, and David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO, The Neffs National Bank, present the check to Chad Schwartz, executive director of Lehigh Gap Nature Center.
Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation: David Matulevich, EVP/COO/CFO of The Neffs National Bank, presents a check to Valerie Betz-Kile, president, Amy Kinnon, development director, and James Warfel, board member, Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation.