Plan Your Giving
You have plans for giving back to your community, and we know just how to magnify them.
Do good with your donation.
Dreams start with donations. That can mean gifts of many shapes and sizes, and also time and other valuable resources. Even the smallest donation can start the ball rolling for a cause that can have a huge impact on the community.
There are many ways to give back through the Community Foundation.
Whether you want to make a donation to an existing fund to support a cause you care about or start a fund of your own, we’re here to help turn your spark of generosity into action.
Give
Make a one-time or recurring gift now to magnify the impact an existing fund has on our community.
Invest
Starting a fund at the Community Foundation is easy. We’re here to help with expert advice and a create-a-fund quiz to shine a light on your charitable objectives.
BY THE NUMBERS
386
Funds
The Community Foundation manages a growing number of charitable funds for the benefit of our community.
294
Scholarships
We take educational attainment seriously. This year our funds awarded nearly $737,000 in scholarships to 270 local students.
30
Years
For the past thirty years, we’ve helped people just like you give back to Berks County.
The Latest and Greatest In Giving
Looking for upbeat news? Look no further than these stories of new funds and the people who made them possible.
Let’s help you help others.
What are your plans? What do you need to get started? We’d love to have a one-on-one conversation with you anytime you want to talk.
To determine the method, or mix of methods, that make the most sense for structuring a gift through Berks County Community Foundation, this information should be reviewed with a competent financial, tax or estate planner.
Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that develops, manages and distributes funds for charitable purposes in the community. The official registration and financial information of Berks County Community Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.
