Berkshire Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Berkshire Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $510,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$510,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2024 was down from $520,000 the year before.
3% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,000 | 42 | $11.5 million |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 43 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Berkshire Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Berkshire Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 7 | $90,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Free Clinic of Roanoke Valley | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Mens Second Chance Living A Non- Profit Corporatio | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Opportunity House | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Safe Berks | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | Electrophysiology Laboratory | $20,000 |
| Reading Science Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Miracle on Cedar Street Capital Campaign Fund | $10,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | Men's Rebound Expansion Fund | $10,000 |
| Crisis Assistance Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dilworth Center for Chemical Dependency Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Community Kitchen Capital Campaign Fund | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House of Charlotte | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Miss Halls School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nourish Up | Hunger Hub of Hope Fresh Food Center Capital Campaign Fund | $10,000 |
| Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading and Berks Co | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Onaway Camp Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PTA North Carolina Congress | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reading Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reading Public Library | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Roanoke Valley Speech and Hearing Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salem Ministers Conference Community Food Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sun Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Way of Berks County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wyomissing Public Library | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Virginias Blue | Financial Assistance Fund | $10,000 |
| Baptist Childrens Homes of North Carolina Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Easy Does It Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Holy Trinity Middle School | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Center Foundation LTD | Music Lab | $5,000 |
| Nourish Up | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roof Above Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura E Bowman
- Andrew Rothermel
- Elizabeth B Rothermel
- Helene B Shumate
- Jonathan Shumate
Questions people ask
Does Berkshire Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Berkshire Charitable Foundation give?
$510,000 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Berkshire Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura E Bowman (Trustee), Andrew Rothermel (Trustee, Assistant Treas), Elizabeth B Rothermel (Pres, Trustee) and Helene B Shumate (Trustee, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Berkshire Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.