Berkshire Life Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPittsfield, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3566439 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALYCIA SACCO DUQUETTE PRESIDENT BER |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 SOUTH STREET, PITTSFIELD MA 01201 |
| Phone | 4133954819 |
| Form and materials | DETAILS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | DETAILS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIC ACTIVITES QUALIFYING UNDER SEC 501(C)3 TO AID INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County Arc | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire county arc has four day-habilitation programs that serve more than 150 people. three of these programs have sensory rooms that… | $15,000 |
| Berkshire South Regional Community Center | Great 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… | $15,000 |
| Blue Rider Stables | Great Barrington, MA | Blue rider stables' adaptive riding programs serve individuals and organizations throughout berkshire county and the tri-state area.… | $15,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts | Great Barrington, MA | Community access to the arts (cata) requests funding from berkshire life charitable foundation to underwrite 125 cata visual arts workshops… | $15,000 |
| Ucp of Western Ma | Pittsfield, MA | Ucp of western massachusetts was founded in 1961 by parents in berkshire county who had children with cerebral palsy and were finding it… | $15,000 |
| Upside413 | Pittsfield, MA | The tenancy preservation program continues to fill a critical gap in services for individuals and families with disabilities in the… | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Music School | Pittsfield, MA | Berkshire music school believes in the healing benefits of both listening to music and making music. these documented benefits include… | $12,000 |
| Life Needs Coop Inc Dba Stanton Home | Great Barrington, MA | Growing farm produce and farmer's market vocational training program. stanton home continues to expand the gardens and growing organic… | $12,000 |
| Pediatric Development Center | Pittsfield, MA | This request is to provide timely, local diagnosis for children who may have autism spectrum disorder (asd). a new collaboration between… | $12,000 |
| Community Legal Aid Inc | Pittsfield, MA | Cla seeks funding from the berkshire life charitable foundation to support our work with low-income disabled tenants in berkshire county… | $10,000 |
| Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center Inc | Pittsfield, MA | We are seeking funding for an existing program. the brigham community center continues its program response to disabled youngsters. we… | $6,000 |
| Camp Words Unspoken | Westfield, MA | The camp words unspoken recreation and fluency programs are existing programs that happen in august each year. with this funding cwu will… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $138,850 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3566439
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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