Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

Ways of Giving

Where to Give

Whether you want to support a cause, honor a loved one, benefit a community or help students, we can make it simple for you to create or contribute to a fund that matches your vision.

Community Fund

A gift to our regional Community Fund helps Berkshire Taconic meet the changing needs of the tri-state area, now and in years to come. more»

Area Funds

Many people in the Berkshire Taconic region feel strong ties to a town or community that they would like to support. If you feel this way, you may want to contribute to one of our eleven Area Funds. more»

Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds allow you to play an active role in grantmaking. You may make contributions and recommend grants whenever you wish, with Berkshire Taconic handling all investment and administrative details. more

Field of Interest

A field of interest fund allows you to direct your gift to an area of need or interest you care about. Depending on how you establish the fund, you may play a role in making grant recommmendations, with Berskhire Tacoinc overseeing a competitive grantmaking process. more»

Designated Funds

Donors with strong ties to a particular organization often establish a designated fund for its purpose. Designated funds often provide much-needed income to schools, houses of worship, arts groups, town activities and many other kinds of organizations and causes. more»

Scholarship Funds

If you're interested in promoting education, consider establishing a scholarship fund. more»

Memorial Funds

Memorial funds remember and honor a loved one. Berkshire Taconic can help guide the gift to reflect the charitable wishes of the person the fund is honoring. more»

Supporting Organizations

For some donors, creating a separate charitable organization affiliated with Berkshire Taconic is an attractive alternative to establishing a donor advised fund or private foundation. more»