Berks County Community Foundation

Berks County Community Foundation Our mission is to promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County. Our work is made possible by local, generous donors.

We do this by distributing grants, scholarships, and other forms of support. Change starts with a spark. Your spark. Together, we'll turn it into a shining light across Berks County. Community foundations are nonprofit organizations established by and for the individuals who live in that community. Historically, community foundations do three things:

1. Help people create charitable funds
2. Man

age those charitable dollars
3. Distribute grants and scholarships

Our team is comprised of passionate, driven people committed to helping you create a better Berks County. We will work with you or your professional advisor to determine the best way to meet your charitable goals and support the causes you love. Once you establish a fund with us, we will then manage the charitable dollars. Those dollars you've entrusted with us are invested for the long term to ensure your legacy continues in perpetuity. Our program officers, who are experts in their areas of focus, will conduct site visits, study pressing issues, and monitor the local nonprofit scene to ensure all grants meet your charitable intentions and every scholarship makes a real difference for students. We're more than the community's savings account; we're here to help you improve Berks County for the better, forever.

We are honored to support such a beautiful and impactful community project for Berks residents!
06/25/2026

We are honored to support such a beautiful and impactful community project for Berks residents!

Drexel University College of Medicine's (DUCOM) Health Outreach Project (HOP) collaborates with local providers and orga...
06/24/2026

Drexel University College of Medicine's (DUCOM) Health Outreach Project (HOP) collaborates with local providers and organizations to provide health education, services, and prevention to Berks County residents who are under-resourced or uninsured.

The Community Foundation recently supported DUCOM HOP through the Home Health Care Permanent Foundation Fund. HOP was awarded nearly $38,000 from this fund for projects, educational events, and medical supplies that have directly impacted the Berks community.

One story of impact involves a patient whose life has been transformed by DUCOM HOP's sleep apnea program. The program helped an unhoused street medicine patient who suffered sleep apnea-related heart failure. DUCOM HOP happily reports that the patient is now recovered, employed, and housed.

Are you interested in supporting organizations like Drexel University College of Medicine's Health Outreach Project?

Visit https://bccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3277 to donate to the Home Health Care Permanent Foundation Fund today.

Our offices will reopen on Monday at 8am!
06/18/2026

Our offices will reopen on Monday at 8am!

Are you an artisan seeking advanced training, tools, and/or education on the distribution of your art, trade, or craft? ...
06/17/2026

Are you an artisan seeking advanced training, tools, and/or education on the distribution of your art, trade, or craft? Apply for a grant opportunity from the Woman’s Exchange of Reading Fund.

Visit https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=BerksCF to learn more and apply today.

06/16/2026
ALERT: This Monday, June 15, is the deadline for scholarship recipients to submit their scholarship acceptance form. Sub...
06/12/2026

ALERT: This Monday, June 15, is the deadline for scholarship recipients to submit their scholarship acceptance form. Submit the form by Mondaynight at 11:59 pm; failure to submit the form forfeits your scholarship(s), no exceptions.

Visit https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=berkscountycfs to log in to your application portal and complete the form now.

🔦 Area of Focus Spotlight 🔦 From rural, suburban, and urban settings, Berks County offers unique lifestyles for its resi...
06/09/2026

🔦 Area of Focus Spotlight 🔦 From rural, suburban, and urban settings, Berks County offers unique lifestyles for its residents. When people love where they live, they're inspired to take care of it for their neighbors and future community members.

Swipe to learn more about some of our funds which were created by local people to ensure the neighborhoods they love continue to thrive.

Meet Vivi Anthony, our Executive Assistant! Vivi has been with the foundation since June 2008, handling events, our Comm...
06/06/2026

Meet Vivi Anthony, our Executive Assistant! Vivi has been with the foundation since June 2008, handling events, our Community Conference Center reservations, and coordination of the Berks County Estate Planning Council.

As the President's Executive Assistant, Vivi answers questions and plans regular, internal meetings for the foundation team. In her free time, Vivi loves going to the beach, visiting museums, and going to the gym. She is also fluent in Greek and has a goal of becoming fluent in more languages.

If you have a question about reserving a room or hosting an event at the foundation, you can reach Vivi by calling 610-685-2223.

Address

237 Court St
Reading, PA
19601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16106852223

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