Balancing immediate and long-term support for your favorite community causes
At Berks County Community Foundation, we’re committed to working with individuals, families, and businesses to help make a difference in the causes they love.
Many people who establish funds have at least a general idea of the impact they’d like to achieve. If you’ve established a fund at the foundation, or if you are considering doing so, you might already have charities and priorities you want to support.
Our team can help you achieve your charitable goals. These goals include giving to charities you’ve already supported and introducing you to new initiatives and programs within your interest. Our program officers are experts in their areas of focus and have the latest information on community needs.
Here are some questions to consider:
- Do the causes and issues that matter most to you address short-term, immediate community needs, or long-term needs that will impact future generations?
- Would you like your children, grandchildren, or other loved ones to help advise your charitable fund in the future?
- Would you like to see the results of your giving now, or are you comfortable with your legacy taking shape beyond your lifetime?
- When you think about your charitable impact—whether in five years or fifty—what would make you feel your fund or funds at the Community Foundation accomplished their purpose?
Please reach out anytime. Together, we can craft a charitable giving plan that honors your unique vision. Whether you’re aiming to create a lasting legacy, make an immediate impact, or both, we are here to help.
