Berks County Community Foundation helps people find the best way to make charitable gifts to support their community.
Established in 1994, the Community Foundation is a public benefit, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) corporation overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors who set the strategic goals of the organization. They facilitate the progress toward these goals by staying alert for opportunities to improve the quality of life in Berks County and assist in identifying ways the philanthropic sector can contribute.
Bill Franklin, President of the Jewish Reading Federation, said: Upending, a $ 5,000 grant from the Berks County Community Foundation and partner...more
Since the fund was established, it has awarded more than $150,000 in grants to local organizations. This year's grant recipients, award amounts,...more
Teach for America is a social venture that hires graduating seniors from some of the most selective colleges and offers them with five-week training courses before unleashing them for a minimum of two years in some of the country’s worst classrooms.