The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Inc.
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61254469
1987
Sheffield, MA 01257 USA
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The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Inc.
Overview
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Inc. (BTCF) is a nonprofit organization aimed at strengthening communities through philanthropy and leadership in the Berkshire Taconic region. Founded in 1987 in Salisbury, Connecticut, with an initial donation of $100,000, the foundation serves residents across a 2,200-square-mile area encompassing Berkshire County, Massachusetts; Columbia and northeast Dutchess County, New York; and northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut. Initially an affiliate of the New York Community Trust, BTCF became an independent public charity in 1990[1][4].
Mission and Activities
BTCF provides donors, nonprofits, and community groups with tools and expertise to achieve their philanthropic goals. It identifies critical community needs and leverages its resources to make lasting impacts. The foundation supports a variety of charitable causes, including education, arts, human services, and environmental efforts[1][4]. As a leading philanthropic partner, it also fosters community engagement and economic opportunity for all residents in the region[3].
Strategic Priorities
In its strategic planning, BTCF focuses on three main priorities:
- Educational Attainment: Enhancing early childhood development and increasing access to higher education and career readiness programs, especially for lower-income communities. BTCF serves as the largest scholarship source for the region[3].
- Community Engagement: Facilitating board leadership development and supporting nonprofit capacity-building to help local organizations operate more effectively[3].
- Economic Opportunity: Promoting economic mobility and a high quality of life for all residents through strategic partnerships and community initiatives[3].
Financial Overview
As of recent years, BTCF manages over 550 funds with assets totaling more than $247 million. Each year, it distributes around $14 million through grants and scholarships[4]. Contributions to BTCF are tax-deductible, as it is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization[2].
Leadership and Impact
Under the leadership of past President Peter Taylor, who served from 2016 to 2024, BTCF significantly expanded its assets, staff, and community impact. Kara Mikulich currently serves as interim President following Taylor's tenure[3]. The foundation continues to evolve, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion while regularly updating its strategic plan to address emerging community challenges[3].
Collaboration and Partnerships
BTCF partners with various organizations to amplify its impact. Notably, it collaborated with the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation to establish Arts and Humanities Funds in several school districts across Columbia County, providing long-term support for arts education[5].
[1] https://www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit/11c9e519c8cb4ae89609718e92e7ccca-berkshire-taconic-community-foundation-inc-sheffield [2] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/61254469 [3] https://www.searchlink.cloud/public/website/searches/10013/file/1036587 [4] https://berkshiretaconic.org/about [5] https://www.chathameducationfoundation.com/who-we-are/berkshire-taconic-community-foundation/
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The EQUITY FUND GRANT application is open! Note: This grant opportunity, formerly with a rolling deadline, has moved to a June 15, 2025 deadline. The Equity Fund is designed to support projects that are led by and/or holistically serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).We welcome applications from organizations that may not be BIPOC-led but are truly community-embedded, accountable, and co-creating with communities of color. We look for programming that is responsive, respectful, and led in deep partnership—not for or on behalf of, but with the people most impacted. Cultural workers, leaders, artists and entrepreneurs may also apply as individuals for micro grants. View a sample application and APPLY: https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/equity-fund BERKSHIRETACONIC.ORG/GRANTS/EQUITY-FUND @berkshire_taconic_cf @Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (fb)
June 5, 2025: You are invited to a special presentation of the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” 6 pm at Monument Mountain Regional High School, 600 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington. Distinguished speakers Rufus and Jill Jones, founders of the James Weldon Johnson Foundation, will present a talk centered on Johnson's iconic work "Lift Every Voice and Sing,” exploring how Johnson's art, music, and poetry resonate with contemporary audiences while highlighting his historical ties to the Berkshire region and discussing the role of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in American cultural history. This event is free, open to the public and supported in part by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation's Berkshire Hills Fund for Excellence, an educational enrichment fund. @berkshire_taconic_cf Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation https://www.jamesweldonjohnson.org/home (fb)
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Site Search Together we can make life here even better. Foundation Facts Grants and scholarships awarded in 2023 Total grants and scholarships since inception Number of funds at BTCF Assets under management Initiatives Impact Community Leadership We believe philanthropy is a force for positive change in our communities. We focus on three evidencebased strategic priorities where we believe philanthropy can make a meaningful impact Educational Attainment Community Engagement and Economic Opportunity. More About Strategic Priorities News Stories Opportunities for Nonprofits Individuals Grant Programs Berkshire Taconic awards hundreds of competitive grants each year.
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