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Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in PITTSFIELD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Berkshire Life Insurance. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.8M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $287K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $141K and $146K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $12K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 21 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 Life Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA.
Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $287K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $12K.
The application deadline is DETAILS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Charitable, educational and scientic activites qualifying under sec 501(c)3 to aid individuals with disabilities.
Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation is headquartered in PITTSFIELD, MA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Barbieri | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Coco | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Kirby | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Klausmeyer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caitlin Pemble | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alycia Sacco Duquette | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Sherman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carlo F Petrucci Sr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kristine Hazzard | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$287K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Music SchoolPROVIDING MEANINGFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCE TO ALL POPULATIONS IS A TOP PRIORITY OF THE BERKSHIRE MUSIC SCHOOL, ANDOUR MAKING MUSIC: CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OURCOMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS SENIOR ADULTS LIVINGWITH LIMITATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH AGING. THE COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPSBRING BMS FACULTY MEMBERS INTO RESIDENCES AND DAY FACILITIES MANAGED BY BERK | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Berkshire County ArcFOR THE PAST 15 YEARS WE HAVE OFFERED A SATURDAY PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL-AGED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES,WITH A FOCUS OF CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PROGRAM WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH KIDS OFFERING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE STRATEGIES TO HELP THE CHILD ACHIEVE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE: THIS CAN INCLUDESOCIAL SKILLS, SENSORY DEVELOPMENT, MANAGING EMOTIONS, PRACTICING PATIENCE, MANAGING LOSS (AS IN A GAMESITUATION), WHO TO TRUST, UNDERSTANDING BOUNDARIES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND MORE. | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center IncOUR SHELTER FROM THE STORM PROJECT PROVIDES AFFIRMING, ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OFBERKSHIRE COUNTY WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE (WHOM WE CALL"SURVIVORS"). | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Life Needs Coop Inc Dba Stanton HomeSTANTON HOME EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAMTHE STANTON HOME TRAINING PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE GARDEN, WEAVERY AND ARTS AND CRAFTS,AND COMPOST VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS WITH THE STANTON HOME EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM . | Great Barrington, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Blue Rider StablesBLUE RIDER STABLES' THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAMS SERVE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT BERKSHIRECOUNTY AND THE TRI-STATE AREA. PROGRAMS SUCH AS OURS HAVE PROVEN TO BE EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE IN REACHING THOSE WITHDISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS OR MANY OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. | Great Barrington, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| United Cerebal Palsy Association Of Berkshire CountyCHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING (AUTISM SERVICES, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROMECHILDREN'S AUTISM PROGRAMMING IN 2021, UCP CONTINUED OUR FOCUS ON THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THEBERKSHIRE COUNTY COMMUNITY. BERKSHIRE COUNTY, LIKE MANY OTHER COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATESCONTINUE TO SEE A HIGH RATE OF CHILDREN BORN WITH AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS. SO PREVALENT IS THE CONCERN INMASSACHUSETTS, THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PUT OUT A REQUEST FOR SERVICE | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Community Access To The ArtsCOMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS (CATA) INVITES BERKSHIRE LIFE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO UNDERWRITE 100 CATA VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2022 AND MAY 2023 THROUGH A GRANT OF $12,000:WITH YOUR SUPPORT, 500 - 520 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE BERKSHIRES WILL EXPRESS THEIR UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES IN PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, COLLAGE, PORTRAITURE, AND TACTILE ARTS. | Great Barrington, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Berkshire South Regional Community CenterWE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST SUPPORT FROM THE BERKSHIRE LIFE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN THEAMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR OUR ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS AND AQUA THRILLS CLASSES, AN AQUATICPROGRAM SERVING THOSE WHO MIGHT HAVE DIFFICULTIES PARTICIPATING IN TRADITIONAL LESSONS. BERKSHIRE SOUTH IS THE ONLY FACILITY WITH A WARM-WATER THERAPY POOL OF ITS TYPE IN SOUTH COUNTY,AND OUR AQUATICS CENTER IS HEAVILY USED BY MANY LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, AS WELL ASAGENCIES BRINGING THEIR PATIENTS AND CLIENTS FOR PHYSIC | Great Barrington, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Community Legal Aid IncCLA IS SEEKING FUNDING FROM THE BERKSHIRE LIFE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK WITH LOW-INCOME | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Berkshire County Regional Housing AuthorityBCRHA IS REQUESTING FUNDING THIS YEAR TO CONTINUE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH BCRHA'S TENANCY PRESERVATIONPROGRAM (TPP).IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING COURT, TPP WORKS WITH PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS TO DETERMINEWHETHER A DISABLED TENANT CAN BE REASONABLY ACCOMMODATED TO PRESERVE AN EXISTING TENANCY. TPP STAFF ASSESSTHE REASONS FOR EVICTION, IDENTIFY NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, DEVELOP A PLAN TO ENGAGE SERVICES, OR IN SOMECASES RE-ENGAGE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES, FOR THE HOUSEHOLD, | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Elder Services Of Berkshire County IncRECIPIENTS OF MEALS ON WHEELS MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER OR BE UNDER THE AGE OF 60 WITH A DISABILITY. THEPROFILE FOR SENIORS WHO RECEIVE HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND MEALS AT SENIOR MEAL SITES ARE: 75+ YEARS OF AGE ANDOLDER, LIVE ALONE, ARE LONELY AND VULNERABLE, LIVE IN RURAL AREAS, 7 4% LIVE ON FIXED INCOMES AND/OR ARE LOW INCOME, AREFOOD INSECURE AND 60% ARE IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES. | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Goodwill Industries Of The Berkshires And Southern Vermont IncTO FUND WILL ALLOW US TO PURCHASE ITEMS TO BE USED TO INCREASE THE HEALTH AND FOR 8-10 NEW SUPPORTED EMPLOYEESOF GOODWILL AND DEFRAY SOME OF THE COSTS THAT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DDS CONTRACT. ITEMS WILL INCLUDE STRESSRELIEVING MATS, 8 SORTING/WORK TABLES, 10 BINS FOR PRODUCTION, A CONFERENCE TABLE FOR MEETINGS, 15 STACKABLECHAIRS, A 2 DRAWER FILING CABINET, DESK, BOOKCASE AND DESK CHAIR. | Pittsfield, MA | $7K | 2023 |
| Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center IncTHE BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUES ITS PROGRAM RESPONSE TO DISABLED YOUNGSTERS. WE OFFERPROGRAMMING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY WHICH WE COULD NOT DO WITHOUT CONTINUED GRANT SUPPORT. THE AIDESALLOW CHILDREN TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL FACETS OF BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER ABC SCHOOL AGE ENRICHMENTPROGRAM (ABC), CAMP STEVENSON-WITAWENTIN (CSW) AND GIRLS INC. WHICH ALL SUPPORT SCHOOL AGE CHILDRENIN THE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME HOURS. | Pittsfield, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Dalton CraTHE COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOCIATIONS (CRA) ADAPTIVE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WITH AN ARRAY OF DISABILITIES BYPROVIDING THEM WITH A ONE-ON-ONE HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR. THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, MENTEES WITH ADAPTIVENEEDS BUILD CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH A STUDENT MENTOR. THE MENTORS AND MENTEES MEET AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AS AGROUP AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT VARY FROM BASEBALL, YOGA, SWIMMING, GYM GAMES, DANCE, AND MANY ARTFORMS. FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND ALL EVENTS AND WE HAVE ALMOST | Dalton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Branches School Of The Berkshires IncBRANCHES SCHOOL OF THE BERKSHIRES IS A NONPROFIT PRIVATE SCHOOL SPECIFICALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DIAGNOSISBY A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. BRANCHES SCHOOL OPENED IN JULY, 2021WITH ITS FIRST STUDENT. BRANCHES SCHOOL WAS DEVELOPED FROM THE GROUND UP BY HELEN BLOOMER AND KASSYVORCE. THE REQUESTED FUNDING IS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY MATERIALS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONALSERVICES FOR THE INDIVIDUALS THAT ATTEND BRANCHES. THIS INCLUDES: PAINT AND SERVICE TO PAI | Dalton, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Freeman CenterTO SUPPORT THEIR "SHELTER FROM THE STORM PROJECT" WHICH PROVIDES INFORMED, ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE SERVICES OUR SHELTER FROM THE STORM PROJECT PROVIDES INFORMED, ACCESSIBLE AND ADAPTABLE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED DOMESTIC AND/OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE. | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2021 |
| Life Needs Coop Dba Stanton HomeTHE COMPOST CONNECTION IS PART OF THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT WE ARE DEVELOPING AT STANTON HOME THAT WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT. THIS BUSINESS WILL EMPLOY OUR RESIDENTS AND DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOST THAT WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN 20LBS BAGS AND BY BULK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE BUSINESS WILL PROVIDE ADULTS WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN A WORK SETTING. | Great Barrington, MA | $12K | 2021 |
| The Brien Center For Mental Health And Substance Abuse ServicesIN TERMS OF THE SOUTH COUNTY REGION, OUR MAIN OUTPATIENT HUB IS LOCATED AT 60 COTTAGE STREET IN GREAT BARRINGTON. THIS SITE SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS ACROSS A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF MASTERS-LEVEL CLINICIANS AND PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS PROVIDE COORDINATED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP MAINTAIN THEIR OVERALL HEALTH. THE PROJECTED ANNUAL DEFICIT AT THE 60 COTTAGE STREET OUTPATIENT LOCATION IS APPROXIMATELY $122, 793 WITH AN AVERAGE MONTHLY DEFICIT | Pittsfield, MA | $12K | 2021 |
| Elder Services Of Berkshire CountyWE ARE ONE OF ONLY TWO OF TWENTY FIVE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE ESBCI IN MASSACHUSETTS THAT OPERATE OUR OWN KITCHEN, WHICH HAS BEEN IN OPERATION ON RTE. 7 IN LANESBOROUGH SINCE 1994. IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, OUR SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM PREPARED AND SERVED OVER 216,000 MEALS. EIGHTY PERCENT OF MEALS WERE DELIVERED TO FRAIL, HOMEBOUND SENIORS; THE REMAINING 20 PERCENT WERE SERVED AT ONE OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY'S 16 SENIOR COMMUNITY DINING SITES. ELDERS THAT RECEIVE REGULAR NUTRITION THROUGH HOME DELIVERED M | Pittsfield, MA | $8K | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls' Club Of The BerkshiresTO SUPPORT OUR YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHICH INCLUDES OUR SUMMER PROGRAM, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. THE RECREATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT BERKSHIRE COUNTY RANGING IN AGE FROM 4 TO 18 YEARS OLD. | Pittsfield, MA | $6K | 2021 |
| Louison HouseTO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO DISABLED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ONE ON ONE COACHING AND STAFF INTENSIVE TIME TO HELP THEM IN BECOMING STRONGER INDIVIDUALS LIVING SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND AVOIDING BECOMING OR RETURNING TO HOMELESSNESS. LOUISON HOUSE WANTS TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE DISABLED WHO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM LOUISON HOUSE TO HELP THEM TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS, MAINTAIN/RETAIN THEIR HOUSING IN THE COMMUNITY, AND AVOID RETURNING TO HOMELESSNESS. | North Adams, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Berkshire Pulse IncTHROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE MEADOWS, A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IN HOUSATONIC THAT SERVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PROFOUND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MANY OF WHOM ALSO HAVE CO-OCCURRING PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS, WE WILL PROVIDE DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY AS A REGULAR SERVICE. WITH THE PITTSFIELD CHAPTER OF THE BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS (BIA-MA), PULSE WILL DEVELOP AND DELIVER A 5-SESSION DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING W | Housatonic, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Extraspecialteas IncTHE ENTIRE EXTRA SPECIAL TEAS (EST) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS YOUNG ADULTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT AS CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. "EXTRA SPECIAL TEAS IS A TEAHOUSE WHERE WE EMPLOY AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (SPECIAL NEEDS), BRINGING THEM TOGETHER WITH THE COMMUNITY, INSPIRING NEW POSSIBILITIES, PURPOSE, AND BELONGING." MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ASKED TO BE ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE EST TEA PRODUCTS, AND SHARE THEM WITH T | Great Barrington, MA | $4K | 2021 |
| Berkshire Natural Resources CouncilACCESSIBLE TRAILS INITIATIVE: CREATING A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND APP INFO. AND PROGRAMMING WITH THE BERKSHIRE'S DISABLED COMMUNITY. | Pittsfield, MA | $3K | 2021 |
| Berkshire HorseworksPEACE, AN EQUINE-ASSISTED EIGHT-WEEK BULLY PREVENTION/INTERVENTION WORKSHOP USES HORSES IN METAPHORICAL GROUND-BASED ACTIVITIES TO EXPLORE IN REAL TIME THE EFFECTS OF BULLYING. | Richmond, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Hillcrest Educational Centers IncTO SUPPORT THREE PROGRAMS AT HILLCREST ACADEMY THAT WILL BE HIGHLY ENGAGING FOR STUDENTS AND WILL HELP THEM TO DEVELOP AREAS OF INTEREST, COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS: CATA DANCE PROGRAM, SOCCER CLUB, JAPANESE LEARNING CLUB, GAMING CLUB. | Pittsfield, MA | $2K | 2021 |
| Ms Support FoundationFUNDING FOR OUR FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, "A MATTER OF BALANCE AND MS", ON OCTOBER 21, 2020. THE PRESENTATION WILL INTRODUCE HOW A MATTER OF BALANCE CAN HELP CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MANAGE EVERYDAY TASKS THAT INCLUDE BALANCING TO STAND OR WALK, STRENGTHENING AND ALIGNMENT TO STANDING UP AND SITTING DOWN IN A CHAIR, TOILET OR BED. THE MANY AREAS COVERED IN MATTER OF BALANCE CAN OFFER GUIDANCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS THAT EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF MS SUCH | North Adams, MA | $2K | 2021 |