Williamstown Community Chest

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc

Sheffield, MA

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation funds community needs including education, arts and culture, environmental protection, human services, and youth development, through opportunities that may have separate eligibility rules and deadlines. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,100 to $1,010,250, with a median of $16,768. It primarily serves Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, New York; and northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut; applications are accepted through specific fund opportunities, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Berkshire United Way Inc

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire United Way funds local nonprofits and community initiatives focused on household stability and financial mobility, early childhood and youth development, and mental health and quality of life in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $90,000, with a median of $30,000; Community Impact grants are for two years, while Venture Fund requests are capped at $10,000 annually. The profile describes application processes for both grant programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Northern Berkshire United Way Inc

North Adams, MA

Northern Berkshire United Way funds local health, education, financial stability, and safety-net programs in Northern Berkshire, Massachusetts, including annual grants for short-term community needs projects. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $23,000, with a median of $15,125; its annual Community Needs and Special Grants accept applications from eligible charitable organizations for requests up to $1,500.

The Feigenbaum Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

The Feigenbaum Foundation funds nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, academic and medical fields, culture, Berkshire County community services, and established religious programs, preferring organizations located in or primarily benefiting the Berkshires. Its 2024 grants ranged from $200 to $1 million, with a median of $20,000. It accepts applications through online or hard-copy options, with requests reviewed in January and May.

Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Bank Foundation supports nonprofits working on small-business growth, financial inclusion, affordable housing, and additional needs including health, food access, youth, and the arts. Recent grants ranged from $50 to $33,333, with a median of $2,500; it serves communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont, though all 2024 grant dollars went to Massachusetts. It accepts written applications from eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, with quarterly deadlines on December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15.

Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation

Falmouth, MA

The Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation supports community, health, youth, housing, education, and social-justice organizations, primarily in Massachusetts. In 2024, its grants ranged from $2,500 to $215,000, with a median of $25,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Massachusetts Bankers Association

Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Bankers Association funds a range of charitable causes, including education, financial literacy, housing, and support services, with most grant dollars going to Massachusetts organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $44,000, with a median of $5,500; it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lee Bank Foundation Inc

Lee, MA

The Lee Bank Foundation funds program- and project-based grants for eligible nonprofits serving Berkshire County residents, with a focus on reducing opportunity and wealth gaps for youth and families across areas such as education, food security, health, economic development, and arts and culture. Grants are typically $1,000–$25,000; 2025 awards ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Nonprofits may apply through the Lee Bank website; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation

Pittsfield, MA

The foundation supports charitable, educational, and scientific activities that aid people with disabilities, with recent grants also addressing adaptive recreation, arts, disability services, housing, and legal assistance. Its 2025 grants went to Massachusetts organizations and ranged from $5,000 to $15,000 (median $13,500). It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations; application details are available on request.

Jane and Jack Fitzpatrick Trust

Stockbridge, MA

The Trust funds capital projects for nonprofits serving Berkshire County, including building renovations, construction, purchases, and fixed equipment; it may occasionally consider planning, technology, land, or seed funding. Recent grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry, which are reviewed before selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals.

Ruth E Proud Charitable Trust

North Adams, MA