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B Strong B Rich Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The B Strong B Rich Fund offers financial support for Berks County residents under 30 years old who are dealing with cancer-related expenses not covered by insurance. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by young individuals diagnosed with cancer or in recovery, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance during a challenging time. Funded by the Berks County Community Foundation, this resource is vital for promoting health and well-being in the community.

Overview

B Strong B Rich Fund This fund provides financial assistance for expenses not covered by insurance for Berks County residents who are under the age of 30 and have been diagnosed with or are recovering from a diagnosis of cancer.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Healthcare and Public Health Individuals in NeedBerks County

What Berks County Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
178
Total given
$4.88M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,050–$750K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 94%, Virginia 2%, Maryland 2%. Top recipient cities: Reading, PA; Wyomissing, PA; Boyertown, PA.
  • 30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Berks Nature · Reading, PA

    For general operating support

    $750K

  • Foundation for the Reading Public Museum · Reading, PA

    For collaborations and restorations at the reading public museum

    $250K

  • Green Building Alliance · Pittsburgh, PA

    For building sustainable, resilient, and thriving communities project

    $185K

  • Tower Health at Home · Wyomissing, PA

    For the tower health at home 5g device upgrade for epic

    $140K

  • Spotlight PA · Harrisburg, PA

    For the launch of the berks county bureau

    $100K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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