Berkshire Bank Foundation Incorporated
The Berkshire Bank Foundation is presented on the official Berkshire Bank (now Beacon Bank) website and is the corporate/private foundation connected to Berkshire Bank (EIN 04-3365869). The bank website describes community support, grants and sponsorships and links to the foundation information; recent site updates and recent 990-PF filings confirm active grantmaking.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (small to medium) working in community and economic development, financial capability, affordable housing, youth services, or local cultural and community sponsorships.
Good Fit
- • Headquartered and operating in Massachusetts.
- • Programs in financial literacy, small business support, housing, youth development, or community events.
- • Requests that align with small-to-midsize awards (typical grants often below $25K).
- • Ability to provide required documents (IRS determination letter, board list, audited financials) in a written application.
- • Opportunities framed as event sponsorships, program support, or capacity-building that show local impact.
Geography
Observed giving across the three available years is entirely in Massachusetts; the foundation's latest-year grants and recipient counts are all concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 433 distinct recipients (478 grants), and prior years show 550+ distinct recipients, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set across many community sectors.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness is strong: the foundation publishes application instructions and quarterly deadlines, and the latest year shows 278 newly funded recipients (about 64% of recipients), so unfamiliar applicants have a demonstrable pathway into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
