Local Impact
The Fund for Williamstown was established in 2006 by a group of residents who wished to continue the town’s strong tradition of community improvement. It seeks to meet a wide range of needs and support all residents, awarding grants for health and human services, cultural and educational programs and environmental protection.
A new pilot program in 2024 pools together the resources of the Fund for Williamstown and the Williamstown Community Chest. This partnership aims to streamline the process for nonprofit applicants and ensure strong local expertise on the grant review committee.
$363K
Total amount of grantmaking since 2006
186
Total number of grants since 2006
Read about our grantmaking guidelines and partnership with the Williamstown Community Chest.
- Ecu-Health Care
- Images Cinema
- Louison House Family Life Support Center
- Community Legal Aid, Inc.
- Berkshire Bounty
- WilliNet, Community TV for Williamstown
- Berkshire Immigrant Center
- Berkshire Community Diaper Project
- ROOTS Teen Center
Advisory Committee
Brian Drake
Van Ellet
Nancy McIntire
Win Stuebner
During the 2024 pilot grantmaking partnership with the Mary and Henry Flynt grant program, Williamstown Community Chest trustees, with Berkshire Taconic staff participation, will select this year's grantees.
Donate to the Fund for Williamstown
Make a secure online gift to the Fund for Williamstown on our donate page.
Are you 70 ½ years old or older? A qualifying charitable distribution (QCD) allows you to donate up to $100,000 per year to the Fund for Williamstown (or any eligible charitable organization) directly from your IRA and exclude it from your income. Please email our Philanthropic Services team at PS@BerkshireTaconic.org to learn more.
Double the size of your gift! Many employers offer matching gift programs, allowing you to double the amount you give just by filling out a simple form. Check with your employer to learn more. Berkshire Taconic’s tax ID # is 06-125-4469.
