What We Do
Since 1994, Berks County Community Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in Berks County by distributing grants and scholarships from charitable funds created by local residents.
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West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund Accepting Donations
READING PA (March 25, 2023) – At the request of West Reading Borough Council, Berks County Community Foundation and the United Way of Berks County have partnered to create the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund to aid members of the community who were affected by the March 24, 2023 explosion [...]
UGI Energy Services gives $200,000 in Scholarships to Pennsylvania Schools Scholarship provided to Berks County Community Foundation
Reading, Pa. (March 14, 2023) - UGI Energy Services LLC, the midstream and energy marketing subsidiary of UGI Corporation, today announced their contribution of $200,000 to support over 50 private and parochial schools and scholarship organizations in Pennsylvania. The contributions were provided to the schools and scholarship organizations through Pennsylvania's [...]
One Year In, Our Support for Ukrainian Communities Continues
Today - March 7, 2023 - marks one year since Berks County Community Foundation created the Fund for Ednannia at the request of the City University of New York Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. As Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine enters a second year, the importance of this charitable [...]
Berks County Community Foundation Awards Grants Through Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund
READING, PA (February 6, 2023) - Berks County Community Foundation and Reading Pride Celebration (RPC) recently distributed the first round of grants from the Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund. The grants support local programs that align with the fund’s mission of promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the Berks [...]
Opportunities
Grants
The Community Foundation manages more than 350 charitable funds. The funds were created by local individuals, families and businesses to support causes and organizations they cared about. To see funds that are currently accepting applications, click on the “Apply for Grants + Funds” button. You can also search the complete list of funds.
Scholarships
The Community Foundation administers scholarships, primarily for Berks County students. To see scholarships that are currently accepting applications, click on the “Apply for Scholarships” button. Be sure to follow all instructions and submit your application by the deadline. You can also search the complete list of scholarships.
LATEST BLOG POSTS
Third & Court
The President’s Journal by Kevin K. Murphy, On the Ground by Heidi Williamson, and blog posts from other team members offer inside perspectives on work at the Community Foundation and life in Berks County.
One Year In, Our Support for Ukrainian Communities Continues
Today - March 7, 2023 - marks one year since Berks County Community Foundation created the Fund for Ednannia at the request of the City [...]
Saying Goodbye to an Important Partner and Friend
READING, PA (January 27, 2023) Years ago, the organization Building a Better Boyertown adopted the tagline “Boyertown: A special kind of place.” And indeed it [...]
RESERVE A MEETING ROOM
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE CENTER
Nonprofit organizations in Berks County can use the classrooms and meeting spaces in our Community Conference Center at no charge.
To register as a user to book a room, call 610.685.2223. After a user registers and has been recognized as a representative of a nonprofit organization by the Community Foundation, they may use our online system to book meeting spaces.
Preferred catering and AV set-up choices are available. Please assess your needs before reserving a room. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
