How to apply
Details available on request Contact: Alycia Sacco Duquette President Ber, 700 South Street, Pittsfield, Ma, 4133954819 Deadlines: Details available on request Restrictions: Charitable, educational and scientic activites qualifying under sec 501(c)3 to aid individuals with disabilities
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County ArcPittsfield, MA | Berkshire county arc has four day-habilitation programs that serve more than 150 people. three of these programs have sensory rooms that in… | $15K |
| Berkshire South Regional Community CenterGreat Barrington, MA | We respectfully request support from the berkshire life charitable foundation in the amount of $15,000 for our swim with us adaptive swim l… | $15K |
| Blue Rider StablesGreat Barrington, MA | Blue rider stables' adaptive riding programs serve individuals and organizations throughout berkshire county and the tri-state area. progra… | $15K |
| Community Access to the ArtsGreat Barrington, MA | Community access to the arts (cata) requests funding from berkshire life charitable foundation to underwrite 125 cata visual arts workshops… | $15K |
| Ucp of Western MaPittsfield, MA | Ucp of western massachusetts was founded in 1961 by parents in berkshire county who had children with cerebral palsy and were finding it di… | $15K |
| Upside413Pittsfield, MA | The tenancy preservation program continues to fill a critical gap in services for individuals and families with disabilities in the berkshi… | $15K |
| Berkshire Music SchoolPittsfield, MA | Berkshire music school believes in the healing benefits of both listening to music and making music. these documented benefits include incr… | $12K |
| Life Needs Coop Inc Dba Stanton HomeGreat Barrington, MA | Growing farm produce and farmer's market vocational training program. stanton home continues to expand the gardens and growing organic prod… | $12K |
| Pediatric Development CenterPittsfield, MA | This request is to provide timely, local diagnosis for children who may have autism spectrum disorder (asd). a new collaboration between pd… | $12K |
| Community Legal Aid IncPittsfield, MA | Cla seeks funding from the berkshire life charitable foundation to support our work with low-income disabled tenants in berkshire county wh… | $10K |
| Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center IncPittsfield, MA | We are seeking funding for an existing program. the brigham community center continues its program response to disabled youngsters. we offe… | $6,000 |
| Camp Words UnspokenWestfield, MA | The camp words unspoken recreation and fluency programs are existing programs that happen in august each year. with this funding cwu will b… | $5,000 |
About this foundation
Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Berkshire Life Insurance, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Details available on request Deadlines: Details available on request.
How much does Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 12 grants, a median of $14K.
Where does Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation give?
Massachusetts (12 grants), per its latest filing.
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