Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc.



Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation builds stronger, more vibrant communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of Berkshire County, MA; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY; and northwest Litchfield County, CT.

Since 1987, the foundation has been an agent for positive change in the region it serves. In education, health care, basic human services, transportation, the arts, youth and senior programs—our grants touch all aspects of life and every person in the Berkshire Taconic region. Each year, it helps thousands of donors achieve their philanthropic goals and hundreds of nonprofits carry on their good work.



    

Recent News from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation


BITS & BYTES: Mahaiwe film lineup; 'Moana' singalong; Women Who Whiskey - The Berkshire Edge
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

With financial support by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the group works to bridge the Latinx community and the Mahaiwe, inform...more

'A very special person': Businessman, philanthropist 'Moe' England dies at 90
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

England also had opened three designated funds at the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation in Sheffield since 2014. "Moe was a very...more

Letter: Mental health care and those who need it matter
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

... five-year chapter as president of the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, during which time we convened a community collaboration...more

Berkshires child care leader Kelly Marion hailed as 'commonwealth heroine'
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

... and the center also received support from a COVID-19 fund administered by Berkshire United Way and Berkshire Taconic Community...more

Bits & Bytes: Berkshire Museum's second floor to reopen; Catamount summer concerts; medicinal ...
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

SHEFFIELD — Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announces summer deadlines for grants for artists and arts organizations in...more

Pittsfield: Taconic Awards & Scholarships 2021
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Community College Foundation Scholarship: Austin Rock. Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation / Nicholas Boraski Family...more

Dalton: Wahconah Awards & Scholarships 2021
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation / Zenas Crane Fund Scholarships: Chloe Accardi, Nicholas Astore, Karly Bazonski, Lauren Bean,...more

Cheshire: Hoosac Valley Awards & Scholarships 2021
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Scholarship — Dana Labbee Memorial Scholarship Fund: Sharaya Keele. Friends of Michael J....more

Nonprofits to speak with local legislators
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

... Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires, Northern Berkshire United Way, and Williamstown Community...more

'Atravesando Esto Juntos': Food-distribution program is about 'getting through this together'
Foundation: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, the Berkshire United Way, the New England Grassroots Environment Fund and the...more



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