Berkshire Bank Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPittsfield, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3365869 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded478
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$20.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORELEI KIELY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 NORTH STREET PO BOX 1308, PITTSFIELD MA 01202 |
| Phone | 4134471722 |
| LKIELY@BERKSHIREBANK.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION INCLUDING IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OF 501(C)(3) STATUS, CURRENT BOARD LIST, BOARD APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET AND MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT, FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORT. |
| Deadlines | 15TH OF DECEMBER, MARCH, JUNE AND SEPTEMBER. |
| Restrictions | ONLY TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS A SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Capital Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Small and micro business lending and business assistance expansion- multi-year | $33,333 |
| Greenpath Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Greenpath financial wellness support | $30,000 |
| Berkshire Family YMCA Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire family YMCA full of possibilities campaign | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Theatre Group Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Btg plays! year-round education program | $25,000 |
| Entrepreneurship for All Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Business accelerator | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Westside revitalization affordable housing xday | $25,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | Pittsfield, MA | Dementia caregiver collaborative | $25,000 |
| Mcla Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Mcla basic needs center | $25,000 |
| Quinebaug Valley Community College Fndtn | Pittsfield, MA | Dr. robert E. miller educational advancement campaign | $25,000 |
| Salve Regina University | Pittsfield, MA | Salve 75th anniversary access scholarships | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | Pittsfield, MA | New food bank food distribution center & headquarters | $25,000 |
| Westfield State University Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Westfield state university internship and student success initiatives | $25,000 |
| Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts | Pittsfield, MA | The greater springfield women's economic security hub | $25,000 |
| Worcester Center for Performing Arts Inc | Pittsfield, MA | The hanover theatre & conservatory's annual production of the nutcracker | $25,000 |
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opp Fund | Pittsfield, MA | Worcester regional strategic opportunities fund | $25,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Playwright mentoring project (pmp) | $20,000 |
| Berkshire United Way Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Bringing equity to berkshire county and helping residents thrive | $20,000 |
| Berkshire United Way Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire united way, economic prosperity initiatives | $17,500 |
| Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Technical assistance to black owned businesses | $15,000 |
| Easter Seals Massachusetts Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Esma: children & youth services program | $15,000 |
| Initiative for a Competative Inner City | Pittsfield, MA | Inner city capital connections (iccc) 2024 | $15,000 |
| Lever Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Massachusetts founders network | $15,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ma and Ri | Pittsfield, MA | Make-A-Wish golf classic, swing for wishes and swish night | $15,000 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corp | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,286 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corp | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,286 |
| 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance Foundation | Pittsfield, MA | Celebrate the berkshires and youth leadership program | $13,000 |
| Happy Hope Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire bank shares hope! | $13,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Retreat & renewal for local berkshire community members | $12,500 |
| Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires | Pittsfield, MA | Npc core programs, dei trainings, & countywide expansion | $12,500 |
| The Reading League Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Reading buddies outreach and resource development | $12,500 |
| Urban League of Greater Hartford Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Ulgh economic enrichment - housing and financial fitness program | $12,500 |
| Worcester Regional Research Bureau Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Support for the worcester regional research bureau | $12,500 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College Fndtn | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire bank community room at mvccs thincubator | $12,000 |
| The Arc Eastern Connecticut | Pittsfield, MA | The arc's 2024 fundraising events, community life & advocacy programming, and giving tuesday | $12,000 |
| Connecticut Childrens Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Geno for the kids charity series - golf and dinner | $11,000 |
| 1Berkshire Strategic Alliance Foundation | Pittsfield, MA | Blackshires leadership accelerator program | $10,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Names | Pittsfield, MA | Partners in education program | $10,000 |
| Allston Brighton Comm Development Corp | Pittsfield, MA | Homeownership & counseling | $10,000 |
| Bridge Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Solidarity projects and hamsa home | $10,000 |
| Brien Center for Mental Health&sub Abuse | Pittsfield, MA | Well wishes | $10,000 |
| Burr & Burton Academy | Pittsfield, MA | 2024 burr and burton gala | $10,000 |
| Center for Disability Services | Pittsfield, MA | Sensory items for students with autism at the langan school at prospect center | $10,000 |
| Central NY Jazz Arts Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Cny jazz educational pipeline | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Gtr Boston | Pittsfield, MA | Cjps israel emergency fund | $10,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Cata 30th anniversary performance & gala | $10,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Pittsfield, MA | Ready for learning: providing learning essentials for every studen | $10,000 |
| Eforall Rhode Island | Pittsfield, MA | Addressing racial income dis | $10,000 |
| Elizabeth Freeman Center Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Rise together for safety and justice 2023 sponsor - $5,000; money school - $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Fenway Community Development Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | Stabilizing lives through housing, workforce development, and civic engagement programs | $10,000 |
| Greater Providence Young Men's Christian | Pittsfield, MA | Annual y heroes fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Mahaiwe performing arts education and community engagement programs | $10,000 |
| Main South Community Development Corp | Pittsfield, MA | Economic revitalization and affordable housing preservation in main south | $10,000 |
| Mass Moca Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Mass moca 25th anniversary gala sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Mass Moca Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Teen programs at mass moca | $10,000 |
| Mcla Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire bank STEM academy | $10,000 |
| Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires | Pittsfield, MA | Npc core programs | $10,000 |
| Outreach Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Xdays packaging | $10,000 |
| Second Street Second Chances Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Second street second chances | $10,000 |
| Shooting Touch | Pittsfield, MA | Golf tournament, gala, boston programming | $10,000 |
| Social Enterprise and Training (Seat) Ctr | Pittsfield, MA | Reaching underserved young people and connecting to careers | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 478 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship for All Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Business accelerator | $25,000 |
| Quinebaug Valley Community College Foundation | Pittsfield, MA | Dr. robert E. miller educational advancement campaign | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Inc | Pittsfield, MA | New food bank food distribution center & headquarters | $25,000 |
| Worcester Regional Strategic Opportunities Fund | Pittsfield, MA | Worcester regional strategic opportunities fund | $25,000 |
| Berkshire United Way Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire united way, economic prosperity initiatives | $17,500 |
| Lever Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Massachusetts founders network | $15,000 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,286 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,286 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,285 |
| Revitalize Community Development Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | New facility capital campaign to support housing and health for low-income hampden county residents | $14,285 |
| Springfield Day Nursery | Pittsfield, MA | Back to square one capital campaign | $13,333 |
| Urban League of Greater Hartford Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Ulgh economic enrichment - housing and financial fitness program | $12,500 |
| Mohawk Valley Community College (Mvcc) Foundation | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire bank community room at mvccs thincubator | $12,000 |
| The Foundation for Ellis Medicine | Pittsfield, MA | Improving access to mental health services for children, adolescents and families. | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Berkshire County Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Project dignity | $7,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Pittsfield, MA | Gear up for winter | $7,500 |
| Berkshire South Regional Community | Pittsfield, MA | Financial assistance program | $5,000 |
| Construct Inc | Pittsfield, MA | South berkshire county housing services program | $5,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Kripalu day pass scholarships for berkshire residents | $5,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Exhibition: original sisters: portraits of tenacity and courage" | $5,000 |
| Springfield Museums Corporation | Pittsfield, MA | Corporate sponsorship bundle that includes cheers! the art of glass & wine 2024, grinchmas 2024, festival of flowers 2025, & summer… | $5,000 |
| Stratton Mountain School & Ski Foundation Inc | Pittsfield, MA | 2024 stratton mountain school golf invitational, benefiting the annual fund | $5,000 |
| Westside Legends | Pittsfield, MA | Project dewey | $5,000 |
| Manchester Riverwalk Association | Pittsfield, MA | Manchester riverwalk ecological restoration project | $3,333 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Support for 26 & 27 greenview drive houses | $2,500 |
| Discount to Present Value | Pittsfield, MA | Discount to present value | -$1,025 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,032,164 | 504 |
| 2023 | $2,559,162 | 643 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105739
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3365869
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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