Berkshire Community College Foundation
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About Berkshire Community College Foundation
At Berkshire Community College, we provide life-changing education that strengthens communities and builds a brighter future. Your support funds scholarships, innovative programs, and essential resources, keeping opportunity within reach for students across Berkshire County and beyond.
Focus Areas
Higher educationScholarshipsWorkforce developmentNursing and allied health programsCommunity engagement and events
Who They Fund
students (scholarship recipients)educational institutions/school programsschool athletic teams/athletesadult learners (Osher program participants)
Funding Style
scholarship/grantmaking (direct financial aid)
About Berkshire Community College Foundation
Berkshire Community College Foundation Inc channels most of its giving back into Berkshire Community College, with recent support covering educational support, scholarships, Osher programming, and turf field support. The largest recent grant on file was $455,177 in 2024 for educational support, followed by $417,437 in 2023 for scholarships, showing a funding pattern tied to core college operations and student access. Awards also reached Osher Grants, which point to support for adult and continuing learners, and a smaller grant for turf field support, indicating that athletics is part of the foundation’s portfolio as well. The foundation’s work is closely aligned with the college’s institutional priorities rather than outside program areas. Recent grants to Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield appear across multiple categories and years, including $317,237 for scholarships in 2024 and $296,759 for educational support in 2023. That mix suggests a funder that supports both direct student aid and broader program or campus needs. Its active grant programs also include scholarship funds, emergency aid, and project support for the college.
What Berkshire Community College Foundation Funds
Scholarships are a major part of the foundation’s funding. In 2024, Berkshire Community College received $317,237 for scholarships, and in 2023 it received $417,437 for the same purpose. The active scholarship programs also describe awards for students entering, returning, graduating, or transferring from BCC, with awards ranging from $250 to full tuition and fees. They also support educational and institutional needs beyond student aid. Berkshire Community College received $455,177 in 2024 for educational support and $296,759 in 2023 for educational support, both tied to the college’s broader operations. Adult learning appears through Osher Grants, with grants of $143,981 in 2024 and $108,191 in 2023. Athletics is also present in the grant record through a $33,272 award for turf field support.
How Berkshire Community College Foundation Gives
Typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $126,086, the median is $296,759, and the 75th percentile is $367,337. The recent record shows repeat support to the same recipient across 2023 and 2024, which points to ongoing institutional funding rather than one-off awards. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. One active program accepts unsolicited scholarship requests, while other listed programs are foundation-directed or tied to specific college priorities.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$19M
Total Revenue
$3.3M
Total Expenses
$1.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $126K and $367K, with a median of $297K.
25th Percentile
$126K
Median
$297K
75th Percentile
$367K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
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