Berks County Community Foundation
Our History
Established 1994
An organizational memoir, based on a series of interviews conducted with Kevin K. Murphy between January 2023 and June 2023, is now available.
For three decades, we have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents in Berks County through philanthropy and community engagement.
As we engage in this milestone, we reflect on the impactful partnerships and generous contributions that have shaped our journey, and we look forward to continuing our mission of sparking change for the future for our community.
Thank you for being a part of our story.
A reflection of impact.
We now manage about $140 million in assets and nearly 400 funds that award grants and scholarships.
Thousands of grants and scholarships have been awarded, totaling over $79 million, since our founding in June of 1994.
30th Anniversary Timeline
Looking back, it is difficult to pick one grant, one event, or one initiative that makes us most proud. We have compiled some highlights from the past 30 years. You can find more highlights on the timeline.
Our knowledge is your power.
We’ve been creating change since 1994. The Community Foundation team works hard to bring organizations and individuals together to collaborate and spark positive change, to provide more opportunities for nonprofits to thrive, and to inspire our residents to give to the causes about which they care about the most.
