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Berkshire Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $9.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Virginia. According to available records, Berkshire Charitable Foundation has made 180 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $501K and $1.2M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 94 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $38K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$38K
Based on 47 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Berkshire Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 180 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, VA, NC.
Berkshire Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 180 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $38K.
Berkshire Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Berkshire Charitable Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura E Bowman | Trustee, Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Shumate | Trustee, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Rothermel | Trustee, Assistant Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helene B Shumate | Trustee, VP, Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth B Rothermel | Pres, Trustee, Member | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
180
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Free Clinic Of Roanoke ValleyGeneral & Unrestricted | Roanoke, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityThe Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | Reading, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Safe BerksGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mens Second Chance Living A Non- Profit CorporatioGeneral & Unrestricted | Hailey, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Sinking Spg, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Opportunity HouseGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Reading Science CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Reading Hospital FoundationNursing Professional Development | Reading, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Yocum Institute For Arts Education IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| Rescue Mission Of Roanoke IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Roanoke Valley Speech And Hearing Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Roof Above IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Berks CountyGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Sun Club IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Ketchum, ID | $10K | 2023 |
| The Friends Of Reading HospitalGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Harvest Center Of Charlotte IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of Virginias BlueFinancial Assistance Fund | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Crisis Assistance MinistryGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Hospitality House Of CharlotteGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Central Florida IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Orlando, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Southwest Virginia IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Roanoke, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Onaway Camp TrustGeneral & Unrestricted | Glenside, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dilworth Center For Chemical Dependency IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Historic Preservation Trust Of Berks County PennsyGeneral & Unrestricted | Douglassville, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Miss Halls School IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Olivet Boys And Girls Club Of Reading And Berks CoGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Reading Public LibraryGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wyomissing Public LibraryGeneral & Unrestricted | Wyomissing, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Salem Ministers Conference Community Food PantryGeneral & Unrestricted | Salem, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Charlotte Rescue MissionGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $10K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Amherst CollegeGeneral & Unrestricted | Amherst, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Baptist Childrens Homes Of North Carolina IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Thomasville, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Charlotte IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Pta North Carolina CongressGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Middle SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | Charlotte, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Jefferson Center Foundation LtdMusic Lab | Roanoke, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Easy Does It IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Leesport, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Crew Boosters Of Winter Park IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Winter Park, FL | $38K | 2022 |
| Rollins CollegeShare the Light Campaign | Orlando, FL | $30K | 2022 |
| Mens Second Chance LivingGeneral & Unrestricted | Hailey, ID | $25K | 2022 |