Baseballtown Charities Fund
Grants support organizations or programs that help to enhance youth baseball programs in the area of greater Reading, PA, with an emphasis on inner-city programs.
James P. Born, Sr. Fund
Before he passed, Jim worked with Berks County Community Foundation to establish The James. P. Born, Sr. Fund so he could easily make charitable donations, such as providing Christmas presents to children at Mary’s Shelter. When he passed away, his estate went to the fund in his name and to another fund, The Lucy M. Born Fund, in honor of his wife.
Jim was an active volunteer until not long before he passed away at age 91.
“If you’ve heard the maxim ‘The proper attitude is gratitude,’ you should know that this guy is the embodiment of that,” said Terry Dugan, business manager at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Whitfield.
Grants support organizations and ministries whose teachings are consistent with the Catholic faith and whose programs benefit children and/or promote education.
Reading Rising Summit Fund
Grants support a conference aimed at encouraging innovation in Reading, PA.
Berks County Veterans Treatment Court Fund
This fund provides financial support to participants of the Berks County Veterans Court who have expenses not covered by other resources.
Only Berks County Treatment Court Core Team members can apply for this fund. The Berks County Treatment Court Core Team consists of a Berks County Judge, District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation Officers, Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA) staff, Treatment Access & Service Center (TASC) staff, Connections Work staff, Forensic Case Managers from Service Access Management (SAM) and YMCA Specialty Court Case Managers and Treatment Providers. The Veterans Treatment Court Program also includes a Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator who works for the Veterans Administration.
Voiceup Berks Fund
This fund supports the local VOiCEup Berks program, which promotes individual and community growth by connecting people and organizations with meaningful volunteer and service learning opportunities.
For more information on VOiCEup Berks, click here.
Conrad Weiser Science Research Institute Fund
The Conrad Weiser Science Research Institute Fund provides unique opportunities and equipment for students at Conrad Weiser High School to further their study of science.
Conrad Weiser science teachers have been building up the district’s high school science program, giving students who are ready for a challenge the opportunity to explore their ideas and delve into high-level science projects.
They have students who are working on projects that are so unique that they are in talks with a patent attorney. They’re also engaging in research that is more commonly found at universities and cutting-edge companies.
The teachers allow students to follow their passions, come up with their own ideas to research, and then perfect their ideas.
Berks County Arts Fund
The Berks County Arts Fund supports arts and culture organizations that will implement community-focused programs/projects through visual arts. We seek to support innovative, inclusive, and accessible programs that will foster community pride and encourage creative expression within our community.
Nonprofit organizations must be based in Berks County and the program/project must be held in Berks County.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications for this fund. Only donations to this fund are being accepted at this time. If you have questions, please email Monica Reyes, Vice President for Programs and Initiatives, at monicar@bccf.org
Darryl and Susanne Shoff Fund
This fund provides veterinary care to animals in life-threatening situations whose owner is unable to afford such life-saving care.
Berks County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund
Distributions from this fund enhance and maintain the Berks County Law Enforcement Memorial located near the Berks County Heritage Center in Bern Township.
Building Industries Exchange of Reading and Berks County Fund
The Building Industries Exchange of Reading and Berks County Fund supports the construction or renovation of facilities owned by or for charitable organizations in Berks County.
To be considered for funding, organizations must fill out a Letter of Intent (LOI) form in our grant portal. LOIs will typically be reviewed within 14 days of submission. If the project meets the fund’s mission, the Community Foundation will invite the organization to submit an application. Applications will be reviewed typically within 14 days of submission. LOIs and applications are accepted on a rolling basis as long as funding is available. There is $65,000 total available. Grants will typically range from $10,000 to $25,000. Before starting an LOI, review the Community Foundation’s grantee standards on the website.
