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IDEA Fund Grant

Berks County Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Special Education Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Disabled

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

nonprofit organizations

Overview

The IDEA Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for special education students in the Wilson School District. This fund provides financial assistance for various needs, including camp fees and educational materials, beyond the standard support outlined in Individual Education Plans. Grants are awarded based on individual circumstances to help these students achieve academic success and prepare for life after school.

Background
Since that time, the Community Foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, those funds distribute scholarships and grants to support local students and assist a variety of nonprofit organizations and causes.
The IDEA Fund was established to supplement the education of Wilson School District residents who are special education students as evidenced by an Individual Education Plan (under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or its successor) by providing assistance above and beyond what is provided as part of the student’s Individual Education Plan.
Grants from the IDEA Fund cover items such as camp fees, medical equipment, educational materials, or any other item which would help the student achieve success at school or prepare for post-secondary school. Awards will be granted on a case-by-case basis after careful consideration of each application.
This fund is used to supplement the education of Wilson School District residents who are special education students as evidenced by an Individual Education Plan (under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or its successor) by providing assistance above and beyond what is provided as part of the student's Individual Education Plan.

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