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About Us

A team of passionate, driven people committed to helping you create a better Berks County.

Our mission starts with you.

We’re just as passionate about improving the quality of life of Berks County residents as you are. The changes you want to see, and improvements you want to make, are all possible when you work closely with us and our network.

Journeys of Generosity

All across Berks County, we’ve helped acts of giving spark life-changing opportunities.

1998

Preserving a Rural Legacy

We helped local groups with a stake in farmland ensure their communities would always have it. Our grant of $4,000 helped these groups define a specific goal to preserve land and sparked $100 million in state and federal investment.

2009

Planting Community
Roots

We built our headquarters in the heart of Berks County: the City of Reading. As the city’s first “green” building, it supplements its water supply with rainwater and maximizes sunlight. It is also a thriving space used by local nonprofits who reserve space free of charge.

2020

Extending Our
Reach

We expanded our grant and scholarship team to better reach those looking to create a brighter future across Berks County. We’re here to see positive change come to life in our communities now and for generations to come, with expert guidance to magnify its impact.

Meet Our Team

The professional team at Berks County Community Foundation is here to assist you with your philanthropic needs. Reach out to us with your questions and ideas!

Our Team

How it Works

Community foundations do three things: help people create charitable funds, manage those charitable dollars, and distribute grants and scholarships.

1. We help Berks Countians create charitable funds.

We’ll work with you or your professional advisor to determine the best way to meet your charitable goals. Not sure how to get started? Try our Create A Fund Quiz!

Create A Fund Quiz

2. We manage charitable dollars.

The charitable dollars entrusted to us are invested for the long term to ensure your legacy continues in perpetuity.

Financial Information

3. We distribute grants and scholarships.

We conduct site visits, study pressing issues, and monitor the local nonprofit scene to ensure grants meet the mission of the fund and scholarships make a difference for students.

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We’re here for you.

Want to make a positive difference in your community? Need to know more about giving back, starting a fund, or getting funding? We’d love to chat.

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