Foundation Facts

More about the foundation
  • $15.4M

    Grants and scholarships awarded in 2024

  • $267M

    Total grants and scholarships since inception

  • 655

    Number of funds at BTCF

  • $251M

    Assets under management

Place-based Philanthropy

Berkshire, Columbia, Dutchess, Litchfield

BTCF serves a unique area where New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts meet, containing 2,200 square miles of natural beauty and small-town charm that is home to nearly 230,000 people. We are a local organization with deep roots in our communities and a broad network of partnerships.

Opportunities for Nonprofits & Individuals

Grant Programs

Berkshire Taconic awards hundreds of competitive grants each year. Whether you are seeking funding as an individual or on behalf of a nonprofit organization, we welcome your interest in these opportunities.

Your Community Cares

Scholarships

Our 80+ scholarships provide a pathway for opportunity for students and returning adults in Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess and northwest Litchfield counties.

A Collaborative Approach

Why Give Through BTCF?

We are charitable-giving professionals with local expertise. We work closely with donors to establish flexible donor advised funds, make grants and award scholarships, strengthen organizations, convene leaders and connect neighbors.

Capacity & Resilience

Nonprofit Support

Our competitive grants help nonprofits promote education, the arts, civic life, the well-being of individuals and families, and build organizational capacity. Our Agency Funds help nonprofits sustain long-term support for their mission.