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For generations, acts of generosity have helped families, sparked ideas, and built the institutions our community loves. Here are some resources to help you make your mark.

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Why Work With Us

Berks County Community Foundation has provided a straightforward, powerful, and highly personal approach to charitable giving since 1994. Our philosophy is simple – improve our community by making philanthropy easy.

We offer streamlined giving services that make charitable giving easy, effective and enjoyable; responsible and attentive management of charitable funds, and knowledge of our community and the nonprofit sector. Many people who consider establishing a private foundation or charitable trust discover that the Community Foundation is a more efficient, flexible and personal alternative.

You can create a charitable fund at the Community Foundation now or by bequest. To learn more, visit our Plan Your Giving pages. Use our Fund Quiz to help you get started.
Yes. You may give stock, real estate, life insurance policies, and other assets now or as part of an estate plan. Contact us to learn more about these flexible options.
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We’re happy to answer your questions, discuss charitable options with you, and do everything we can to ensure your charitable objectives are fulfilled. Call or email today.

Additional Resources for Giving

People give to support causes they care about. Read on to learn more.

Do you have a will? How about a charitable bequest?

Do you have a will? How about a charitable bequest?

For nearly three decades, I’ve had the joy of meeting with individuals and families as they write their wills – usually with the help of their lawyer – and listening to them describe the people who are or have been important to them in life….

May 1, 2023

Frances Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
Spending Policy Means Gifts Keep on Giving

Spending Policy Means Gifts Keep on Giving

Berks County Community Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship of the charitable assets entrusted to us by our donors. One of the ways we do this is through our 4.5 percent spending policy for endowed funds. Endowed funds are a type of charitable fund that…

May 1, 2023

Frances Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
Investment Philosophy Emphasizes Diversification, Long-Term Growth, and Low Costs

Investment Philosophy Emphasizes Diversification, Long-Term Growth, and Low Costs

Berks County Community Foundation is committed to maximizing the long-term growth of our endowed funds in order to support charitable causes and organizations in the community. To achieve this goal, we’ve developed an investment philosophy that emphasizes diversification, long-term growth, and low costs. Our investment…

May 1, 2023

Frances Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer

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