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Berkshire Taconic Community

Sheffield, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 061254469  ·  Private foundation

Based in Sheffield, Massachusetts, Berkshire Taconic Community has awarded $58.1M across 1,438 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Riverbrook Residence Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$13.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$198.8M
Total assets
1,438
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Berkshire Taconic Community funds

Berkshire Taconic Community's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-BasedFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Berkshire Taconic Community, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Riverbrook Residence Inc
GRANTED TO ORGANIZATION AS A CLOSING OF THEIR FUND
Stockbridge, MA$2.4M2022
Foundation for Community Health
FOR EMERGENCY REPONSE FUNDING
Sharon, CT$1.6M2020
The Great Mountain Forest Corporation
TO ENSURE THE LONGEVITY OF THE GREAT WORK DONE TO SUSTAIN OUR FOREST
Falls Village, CT$1.2M2022
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc
TO ENSURE LONGEVITY
Millbrook, NY$1.1M2022
The Great Mountain Forest Corporation
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION, BEAUTIFICATION
Norfolk, CT$1.0M2024
The Great Mountain Forest Corporation
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION, BEAUTIFICATION
Norfolk, CT$1.0M2023
Scenic Hudson Inc
SUPPORT GIVEN TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND REVITABLIZE THE HUDSON AREA
Poughkeepsie, NY$1.0M2022
Millbrook Community Partnership Inc
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE PARK AT BENNETTS SITE.
Millbrook, NY$1.0M2022
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc
ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES
Becket, MA$869K2024
Berkshire United Way
FOR THE COVID19 EMERGENCY
Pittsfield, MA$719K2020
Riverbrook Residence Inc
TO PAY THE MORTGAGE OFF PER BOARD APPROVAL
Stockbridge, MA$621K2020
Millbrook Community Partnership Inc
HUMAN SERVICES
Millbrook, NY$525K2023
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION, BEAUTIFICATION
Millbrook, NY$522K2023
Dutchess Day School
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Millbrook, NY$502K2022
North East Community Center Inc
GIVEN FOR PROGRAMS RELATED TO FOOD INSECURITIES, HERITAGE, SCHOOL TO WORK
Millerton, NY$486K2022

Berkshire Taconic Community giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$11.8M
2022$18.0M
2023$15.6M
2024$12.8M

How to apply for funding from Berkshire Taconic Community

Berkshire Taconic Community's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at berkshiretaconic.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Taconic Community

Does Berkshire Taconic Community accept grant applications?
Berkshire Taconic Community's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Berkshire Taconic Community fund?
Berkshire Taconic Community's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Riverbrook Residence Inc, Foundation for Community Health, The Great Mountain Forest Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Berkshire Taconic Community give in grants?
Berkshire Taconic Community reported $13.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $58.1M over 1,438 grants.
Where is Berkshire Taconic Community located?
Berkshire Taconic Community is based in Sheffield, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061254469.
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About this profile. This page is built from Berkshire Taconic Community's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Berkshire Taconic Community. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.