This event on June 6 is for scholarship recipients, scholarship donors or representatives, school district officials, and others from our community who were specifically invited.
What We Do
Since 1994, Berks County Community Foundation has been helping individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County. Many of those objectives have been met by establishing funds at the Community Foundation that have specific purposes. Since that time, the Community Foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, those funds distribute scholarships and grants to support local students and assist a variety of nonprofit organizations and causes.
Our Mission
The mission of Berks County Community Foundation is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County, Pennsylvania.
LATEST ARTICLES
News
Power of the Purse announces $55,400 in grants at 10th anniversary celebration
READING, PA (May 12, 2022) – Celebrating its 10th year of improving the lives of local women and girls, the Power of the Purse in [...]
Thun Award presented to Berks couple for commitment to community and philanthropy
READING, PA (April 4, 2022) – In honor of their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for others, Berks County couple Julia Klein [...]
Grants enhance classroom experiences in Berks County
Photo courtesy of Corinne H. Brumbach READING, PA (February 10, 2022) – Despite the chilly, gray weather on a recent day, five [...]
$230,000 grant awarded to Pitt-Bradford green building project
BRADFORD, PA (January 14, 2022) – The Met-Ed / Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund has awarded a $230,000 grant toward a green building project at the [...]
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.
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.
Pumpkin spice is something nice for downtown
READING, PA (November 1, 2021) – It’s odd that I’d get excited about a coffee shop. I’ve never had a sip of coffee in my life. [...]
Why We Required Our Employees to Get Vaccinated
READING, PA (September 15, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation is run by the very best team in the world of philanthropy. Keeping those team members [...]
Leta is leaving us, and leaving a legacy
READING, PA (September 3, 2021) – The close of business today will mark the end of an era for Berks County Community Foundation. After [...]
The misunderstanding about fundraising that holds back nonprofits
READING, PA (July 9, 2021) – Consider for a moment two stories about Bobbi, who is a pretty astute businesswoman, or at least that’s her reputation. [...]
Connect with us
Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County. Since that time, the Community Foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, those funds distribute scholarships and grants to support local students and assist a variety of nonprofit organizations and causes.
