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BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION

BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION

Reading, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2661138
Regional Funder
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BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION

Reading, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2661138
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1985

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Berks County Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts on supporting initiatives within Berks County. With a total of $10,000 distributed among eight grantees in the 2024 filing year, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE BERKS COUNTY AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY ATTENTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE AREA.
Total Funding Given

$10K

2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$56.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$83.4K
J
John Weidenhammer
Board Member
D
David W Stonesifer
Board Member
L
Laura Haffner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
No. BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION give?
BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. 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 BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $56 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $10 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include GREATER READING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY, GREATER READING CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and READING-MUHLENBERG CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
BERKS COUNTY CHAMBER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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