Berks County Chamber Foundation

Organization Overview

Berks County Chamber Foundation is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berks County Chamber Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Berks County Chamber Foundation generated $51.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2018, Berks County Chamber Foundation has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $1,009,041. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF THE BERKS COUNTY AREA SO THAT ITS CITIZENS AND ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY SHALL PROSPER. ALL NECESSARY ATTENTION SHALL BE PROVIDED AND PARTICULAR ATTENTION AND EMPHASIS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, CULTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CONTRIBUTIONS ARE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROJECTS IN THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSED ON WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sara Stump
Vice Chairman
$0
Michele Richards
Chair
$0
Gregg A Bogia
Secretary
$0
Laura Haffner
Treasurer
$0
John Weidenhammer
Director
$0
Robert F Firely
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$51,624
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$51,624
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $51,624

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Berks County Chamber Foundation has awarded $115,668 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GREATER READING CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$65,000

READING MUHLENBERG CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

PURPOSE: STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM

$31,500

GREATER READING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Reading, PA

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

$19,168
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Berks County Chamber Foundation has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$15,000
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