How much funding does St. John's UCC Reading Fund Grant Program provide?

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When is the deadline for St. John's UCC Reading Fund Grant Program?

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St. John's UCC Reading Fund Grant Program

Berks County Community Foundation Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://bccf.org/funds/st-johns-ucc-reading-fund/)._

Overview

St. John's UCC Reading Fund

In 2017, a majority of its remaining members voted to dissolve St. John’s United Church of Christ as a legal entity.

In 2019, the church filed with Berks County Court to transfer much of its assets to the Community Foundation and to give its building and some assets to Open Door Mennonite Church, Lancaster County, to establish the South 9th Street Mennonite Church in the building.

In 2020, the St. John’s UCC Reading Fund of Berks County Community Foundation was created to continue the church’s mission.

The St. John’s UCC Reading Fund was established in 2020 to support organizations and causes that were important to the mission of the church. Grants support programs and initiatives that reduce hunger, offer shelter or improve housing, meet a pressing need for youth, or create or maintain open space.

This opportunity will award multiple grants with total awards totaling up to approximately $27,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

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.

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$750K
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For the launch of the berks county bureau

$100K