Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation is a public charity based in Sheffield, Massachusetts, that supports communities through philanthropy and leadership. Established in 1987, it serves Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, New York; and northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut.
Key facts about Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
In short: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc gave $12.8M across 381 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Massachusetts. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 06-1254469
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,763,788
- Grants made (2024)
- 381
- Average grant
- $33,501
- Median grant
- $16,768
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (106 of 381, 2024)
- Total assets
- $251,810,187
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- Deadlines vary by fund.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$251.8M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.8M
-18.2% YoY
Grant Count
381
-8.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-10.9% YoY
Is Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 106 of 381 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen communities through philanthropy and leadership. Its stated program areas include community philanthropy, program philanthropy, regional philanthropy, and scholarships for higher education or professional development. The organization identifies educational attainment, community engagement, and economic opportunity as strategic priorities. Its filing also describes support for environmental protection, social services, education, and youth development.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantmaking. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival received a grant for arts, culture, and humanities; the festival says its mission is to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation. Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood received a human-services grant; it describes its work as supporting children and families from cradle to career. Greenagers received a youth-development grant; it says it connects young people with land, work, and community through conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades. The People’s Pantry, which received a grant, says it serves neighbors experiencing food insecurity by distributing healthy food.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 381 grants totaling $12,763,788. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $1,010,250, with a median of $16,768.
Review Cycle
. Applications are submitted online; most opportunities open about six weeks before the deadline. Applications are reviewed by a fund advisory committee, whose recommendations are reviewed by the foundation’s board. Decisions are typically made within six to eight weeks, and award notifications specify reporting requirements.
Open Grants
93 open opportunities from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership (ACE) Grant
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program Grant
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $500 - US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program Grant
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
Amount
US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, New York; and northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut. In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (52%), New York (27%), and Connecticut (15%); smaller shares went to Florida (2%) and Washington, D.C. (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 381 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11.5M (2021) to $18.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 381 grants totaling $12.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Great Mountain Forest Corporation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,763 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,479 grants of 1,763 (84%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Mountain Forest Corporation Norfolk, CT | Environmental Quality Protection, Beautification | $1,010,250 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc Becket, MA | Arts, Culture, and Humanities | $869,284 |
| North East Community Center Inc Millerton, NY | Human Services | $412,069 |
| Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc Hudson, NY | Human Services | $310,500 |
| Bridge Lee, MA | Human Services, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition | $267,178 |
| Berkshire Waldorf School Great Barrington, MA | Educational Institutions | $225,000 |
| Bard College Annandale, NY | Educational Institutions | $193,550 |
| Williams College Alumni Relations and Development Williamstown, MA | Educational Institutions | $193,223 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires Great Barrington, MA | Health, General & Rehabilitative | $151,662 |
| 18 Degrees Inc Pittsfield, MA | Human Services | $146,397 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $251,810,187 | $25,442,434 | $21,373,096 | $12,763,788 |
| 2023 | $230,666,604 | $16,630,816 | $23,605,593 | $15,603,771 |
| 2022 | $211,484,549 | $31,998,976 | $26,129,388 | $17,974,528 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $251,810,187 | $230,666,604 | $211,484,549 |
| Revenue | $25,442,434 | $16,630,816 | $31,998,976 |
| Expenses | $21,373,096 | $23,605,593 | $26,129,388 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,218,806 | $3,161,778 | $5,506,318 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pamela R. Green as chair, David Offensend as vice chair, Jodi K. Rathbun-Briggs as treasurer through April 2024, and Ackneil M. Muldrow III as secretary. Directors listed include Ellen C. Boyd, Karen Byers, Dr. Peter Dillon, Carlee Drummer, Carol Flaton, and Peter Frank.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc is led by Peter Taylor, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Taylor
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Katherine Mikulich Interim
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$174K (2024)
Pamela R. Green
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maeve O'Dea
Program Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Jennifer Frederick
Director of Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Eleanore Velez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth R. Hilpman
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen C. Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Iredale
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dillon
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Frank
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Weininger
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thaddeus Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Hewitt
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel S. Sternberg
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Osofsky
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlee Drummer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Klepetar
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Vansant
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Jenny
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanu Kumar
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Flaton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Byers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt King
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Obasohan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Baker
Vice President Finance & Administration
Vice President Finance & Administrator → Vice President Finance & Administration, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $153K (2024)
David Offensend
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi K. Rathbun-Briggs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ackneil M. Muldrow III
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Kelly A. Morgan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Humphreys (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bryan E. House (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Trierweiler (2022–2023) — Controller
- Former: Suzette Brooks-Masters (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Mikulich (2023) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Timothy Wilmot Director Of (2023) — Strategy, Evaluation & Learning
- Former: Emilie Pryor (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Henry Putzel III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kara Mikulich (2020–2022) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Robert Norris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheldon Evans (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Timothy Wilmot (2020–2022) — Director, Strategy & Evaluation
- Former: Justin Burke (2020–2021) — Marketing Director
- Former: Nancy Needham Hathaway (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Stack (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Suzette Brooks Masters (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ellen Kennedy (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Wynn (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Quinn (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Peter Taylor (President & CEO, Thru 9/2024). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 800 North Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
Phone: (413) 229-0370
Website: https://berkshiretaconic.org
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc
How much does Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc gave $12.8M across 381 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.6M across 415 grants.
What is Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,768, and its average grant was $33,501, across 381 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Connecticut (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (48 grants), New York, NY (30 grants), Great Barrington, MA (27 grants) and Hudson, NY (22 grants).
Does Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 381) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Educational Institutions" (86 grants), "Arts, Culture, and Humanities" (70 grants) and "Human Services" (58 grants).
Who are Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Great Mountain Forest Corporation ($1,010,250), Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc ($869,284) and North East Community Center Inc ($412,069), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc reported $251.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.4M.
What does Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to strengthen communities through philanthropy and leadership. Its stated program areas include community philanthropy, program philanthropy, regional philanthropy, and scholarships for higher education or professional development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check berkshiretaconic.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1254469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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