BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC
AI Summary
Berkshire United Way Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1M across 30 grantees in filing year 2025, with a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO IGNITE THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
Cause Areas
51
Community food systems
Sustainable agriculture
Arts education
Performing arts education
Playwriting
Musical ensembles and groups
Community organizing
Community service
Job creation and workforce development
Housing rehabilitation
Home ownership
Early childhood education
Child educational development
Elementary education
Gifted education
Middle school education
Secondary education
STEM education
Equal opportunity in education
Out-of-school learning
Parent-teacher involvement
Reading promotion
College preparation
Vocational secondary education
Health care access
Patient social services
Health care quality
Community health care
Substance abuse prevention
Sexual assault victim services
Exercise
Youth pregnancy prevention
Comprehensive sex education
Diversity and intergroup relations
Adult peer mentoring
Home repairs
Women's services
Agriculture for youth
Civics for youth
Community service for youth
Economics for youth
Youth mentoring
Youth organizing
Youth services
Philanthropy
Leadership development
Public policy
Child abuse
Domestic violence
Sexual abuse
Community recreation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES INC
North Adams, MA
$1.3M
9%
18 DEGREES INC
PITTSFIELD, MA
$1.3M
9%
GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER INC
PITTSFIELD, MA
$1M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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- 101 grantees
- 71 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC?
No. BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC give?
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC make each year?
In 2024, BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC fund recently?
In 2024, BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES INC, 18 DEGREES INC, and GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC?
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.