Berks County Community Foundation Inc

READING, PA EIN: 23-2769892 Website

Berks County Community Foundation is a public benefit nonprofit organization and community foundation based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Established in 1994, the foundation is committed to promoting philanthropy and improving the quality of life for residents of Berks County through grants, scholarships, and other forms of charitable support.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$154.9M

+14.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.9M

+20.8% YoY

Grant Count

178

+35.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

-11.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County.

Primary Focus Areas:

Education
Arts & Culture
Community Development
Health & Human Services
Environment & Energy
Neighborhoods and Economic Development
Lifelong Learning

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants, scholarships, and other forms of support to nonprofits and individuals in the community. Recent grant distribution patterns show:

Review Cycle

are January 1 and March 1.

How to Apply

** Applicants must complete an online application through the foundation's website. Application deadlines are January 1 and March 1.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

87% of grants remain in Pennsylvania. The foundation also funds initiatives in Virginia and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $7.2M (96%)

Maryland $173K (2%)

Oklahoma $34K (0%)

New York $24K (0%)

Tennessee $21K (0%)

District of Columbia $20K (0%)

Georgia $20K (0%)

Massachusetts $20K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Montana New York Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AlburtisAllentownAlpharettaArlingtonBethelBethesdaBethlehemBirdsboroBlandonBowmansvilleBoyertownBradfordBristolCarlisleCarnegieCentervalleyCharlottesvilleChicagoConshohockenDingmans Ferry

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of June 2024:

Total Assets: $135,142,453
Total Annual Giving: $4,144,225
Annual Revenue: $11,758,837
Total Expenses: $8,460,000
Total Liabilities: $7,920,000

Staffing: 11 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$154,855,824	$135,142,453	$123,855,597
Revenue	$20,663,393	$14,492,472	$11,644,962
Expenses	$9,112,365	$8,455,001	$9,214,146
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$7,988,228	$9,515,428	$6,074,664
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Institute for Conservation Leadership ($78,384), Baseballtown Charities ($70,000), Opportunity House ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY INC BIRDSBORO, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,800
INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP GREENBELT, MD	FOR THE HAMBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT RURAL INITIATIVE PROJECT	$78,384
OUR TOWN FOUNDATION HAMBURG, PA	FOR THE COMMUNITY MURAL AT STATE STREET SQUARE	$5,815
ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY READING, PA	FOR SANCTUARY OF COLOR - BRINGING ART TO THE LIGHTHOUSE PLAYGROUND	$13,026
READING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA READING, PA	FOR A VISUAL & MUSICAL MOSAIC: WHAT BERKS COUNTY MEANS TO MESTUDENT PHOTOS	$19,159
BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY AMBULANCE SERVICE INC BOYERTOWN, PA	FOR LUCAS CHEST DECOMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND STRYKER STAIR CHAIR	$13,500
BOYERTOWN ROTARY FOUNDATION BOYERTOWN, PA	FOR PICKLEBALL COURT EXPANSION	$15,000
BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC BOYERTOWN, PA	FOR OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
BASEBALLTOWN CHARITIES READING, PA	FOR EXPENSES FOR THE BASEBALLTOWN DREAM LEAGUE AND UPKEEP OF GORDON HOODAK STADIUM	$70,000
BASEBALLTOWN CHARITIES READING, PA	FOR EXPENSES TO KICK-OFF THE NEW BASEBALL SEASON PROGRAMMING FOR THE OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key leadership includes:

Kevin K Murphy, President
Heidi Williamson, Chief Strategy Officer
Frances A Aitken, Treasurer & Chief Operator
Alfred Weber, Chair
Douglas F Smith, Director
Elaine McDevitt, Director
Gabriela Raful, Director
Lyn Camella Rich, Director
Michael J Rowley, Director
Michael L Mixell, Assistant
Jay R Wagner, Secretary
Rick Mappin, Vice President For Grantmaking

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DOUGLAS F SMITH	DIRECTOR	1	—
GABRIELA RAFUL	DIRECTOR	1	—
JAY R WAGNER	SECRETARY	1	—
KEVIN K MURPHY	PRESIDENT	37.5	$302,290
LYN CAMELLA-RICH	DIRECTOR	1	—
MICHAEL J ROWLEY	DIRECTOR	1	—
SUSAN N DENARO	CHAIR	1	—
VICKI EBNER	DIRECTOR	1	—
THOMAS FLYNN	DIRECTOR	1	—
HON CARISSA JOHNSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
RICHARD L STOUDT JR	DIRECTOR	1	—
TRICIA J SALVATORE LUDGATE	DIRECTOR	1	—
FRANCES A AITKEN	TREASURER & CHIEF OPERATIN	37.5	$204,507

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has announced significant grant distributions in recent quarters:

Berks County Community Foundation awards over $1.1M in first quarter grants

Q4 grants totaling over $2.1 million

Berks County Community Foundation Announces Grants totaling over $2.1 million

Q1 grants totaling over $1.1 million

Berks County Community Foundation Announces Grants totaling over $2.1 million

Berks County Arts Fund awarded $50,000 in grants for local arts projects

Berks County Arts Fund Awards $50,000 in Grants for Local Arts Projects -

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Berks County Community Foundation Inc fund?

**Mission:** To promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Education • Arts & Culture • Community Development • Health & Human Services • Environment & Energy • Neighborhoods and Economic Development • Lifelong Learning

How do I apply for a grant from Berks County Community Foundation Inc?

The foundation distributes grants, scholarships, and other forms of support to nonprofits and individuals in the community. Recent grant distribution patterns show: • Approximately 26% of giving supports Education • Approximately 18% supports Environment initiatives • Approximately 15% supports Community Development **Typical Award Range:** $5,009 to $1,053,100 **Application Process:** Applicants must complete an online application through the foundation's website. Application deadlines are Jan…

Where does Berks County Community Foundation Inc make grants?

87% of grants remain in Pennsylvania. The foundation also funds initiatives in Virginia and Tennessee.

What size grants does Berks County Community Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Berks County Community Foundation Inc awarded 178 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Berks County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?

Berks County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2769892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.