Berkshire Taconic Community
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1987, originally founded in Salisbury, Connecticut with an anonymous $100,000 donation and becoming an independent public charity in 1990. Based in Sheffield, Massachusetts, the foundation operates as a community foundation dedicated to philanthropic fundraising and grantmaking services. The organization serves a tri-state region of approximately 230,000 residents across 70 towns and three cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To strengthen communities through philanthropy and leadership.
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Arts, Culture, and Humanities
- Environmental protection
- Social services
- Youth development
- Health and human services
- Community engagement
- Economic development
BTCF operates through multiple program areas including community philanthropy, regional philanthropy, program philanthropy, and scholarship support.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000–$1,010,250, with typical awards between $5,015–$1,010,250
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves:
- Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Columbia County, New York
- Northeast Dutchess County, New York
- Northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $251,810,187 (2024)
Total Revenues: $25,442,434 (2024)
Total Expenses: $21,373,096 (2024)
Staff: 25 employees (2024)
Cumulative Grantmaking: Over $253 million distributed through grants and scholarships since 1987; over $225 million granted to local organizations since inception, including more than $76 million in the past five years
| 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 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,218,806 | $3,161,778 | $5,506,318 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
90 open opportunities from Berkshire Taconic Community
Adams Cheshire Educational Partnership (ACE) Grant
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY
Amount
US $500 - US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program Grant
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY
Amount
US $500 - US $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program Grant
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY
Amount
US $4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kara Mikulich: President (appointed 2024)
- Maeve O'Dea: Program Director
- Alÿcia Bacon: Equity Fund Officer
- Leila Kaplan: Columbia County liaison
- Caitlin Healy: Grants and Scholarships Operations Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA R GREEN | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| DAVID OFFENSEND | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JODI K RATHBUN-BRIGGS | TREASURER, THRU 4/2024 | 3 | — |
| ACKNEIL M MULDROW III | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ELLEN C BOYD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KAREN BYERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR PETER DILLON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CARLEE DRUMMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROL FLATON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER FRANK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| THADDEUS GRAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATT KING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH M HEWITT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH R HILPMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JANE IREDALE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA J JENNY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ETHAN KLEPETAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TANU KUMAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL OBASOHAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GREGG OSOFSKY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANIEL S STERNBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GWENDOLYN VANSANT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELEANORE VELEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR RICHARD WEININGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PETER TAYLOR | PRESIDENT & CEO, THRU 9/2024 | 50 | $175,299 |
| KATHERINE MIKULICH INTERIM | PRESIDENT & CEO, EFF. 9/2024 | 50 | $174,458 |
| JOSEPH BAKER | VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION | 50 | $153,155 |
| MAEVE O'DEA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $130,794 |
| JENNIFER FREDERICK | DIR. OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS | 37.5 | $109,558 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant cycles and awards in recent periods, including:
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Winter Grants$180,000 awarded to Columbia County nonprofits
$1.5 million awarded in Winter grants cycle
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Winter Grants$80,000 for community resiliency projects in South Berkshire County
Berkshire Taconic Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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