Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Nonprofits and community organizations serving the residents of Williamstown.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Must be operating as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status or an established fiscal sponsorship arrangement with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Other requirements

  • Community groups may apply under the fiscal umbrella of a nonprofit organization.
  • Actively engaged in planning for the future
  • Able to demonstrate financial resiliency

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Neither the Fund for Williamstown nor Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation supports organizations which in their constitution, by-laws or practice discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender/gender identity socioeconomic status,…

Overview

The Fund for Williamstown Grant, offered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides vital support for nonprofits aiding residents in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Aiming to enhance community life through innovative programs, the grant targets social, emotional, and physical development. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups that demonstrate financial resiliency and commitment to future planning. This initiative focuses on fostering inclusivity and sustainable community growth, ensuring access to essential services and opportunities for all.

The Fund for Williamstown invites applications for a competitive grant cycle for nonprofits serving residents and their families in Williamstown, Mass. As we move from recurring states of emergency to prolonged recovery phases, it is more important than ever to support programs that fortify, enliven and enhance the quality of life of, and expand opportunities available to, all Williamstown residents.
The fund is providing flexible resources to support innovative new and existing projects and programs to promote healthy social, emotional, and physical development as well as funding for human services, cultural and educational programs and environmental protection.

Eligibility

Must be operating as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status or an established fiscal sponsorship arrangement with a 501(c)(3) nonprofitNonprofits and community organizations serving the residents of Williamstown. Community groups may apply under the fiscal umbrella of a nonprofit organization.Actively engaged in planning for the future

Ineligibility

Neither the Fund for Williamstown nor Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation supports organizations which in their constitution, by-laws or practice discriminate against a person or group on the basis of age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender/gender identity socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or religious belief.

What Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
381
Total given
$12.76M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,100–$1.01M
  • By dollars: Massachusetts 52%, New York 27%, Connecticut 15%. Top recipient cities: Pittsfield, MA; New York, NY; Great Barrington, MA.
  • 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • The Great Mountain Forest Corporation · Norfolk, CT

    Environmental quality protection, beautification

    $1.01M

  • Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc · Becket, MA

    Arts, culture, and humanities

    $869K

  • North East Community Center Inc · Millerton, NY

    Human services

    $412K

  • Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Inc · Hudson, NY

    Human services

    $311K

  • Bridge · Lee, MA

    Human services, agriculture, food, nutrition

    $267K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Human services
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment

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