List of Funds
Berks County Community Foundation administers charitable funds for a variety of causes. To find a fund that supports a cause you care about click on a link below.
To learn more about creating a new fund or donating to an existing fund at the Community Foundation, us at 610.685.2223 or by email at info@bccf.org. You can make a secure donation to any fund at the Community Foundation or to our operating costs by clicking on the button below:
To learn more about grants from existing funds at Berks County Community Foundation, go to the 'grants' section of this website, or contact Rick Mappin, at 610.685.2223 or via email at richardm@bccf.org .
Fund Categories
Animals
Boyertown Area
Community Investment
Diversity Issues
Donor Advised Funds
Drug & Alcohol Treatment & Prevention
Education
Environment & Land Use
Food Banks
Healthcare
Historical Preservation and Recognition
Immigration
International Aid
Libraries
Music & the Arts
Memorial Funds
Religion
Scholarships (by school district)
Seniors
Sports
Youth Issues
YMCAs & United Ways
The Help the Animals Fund
This fund supports the Animal Rescue League of Berks County.
Friends of the Reading K9 Unit Fund
This fund was established to train and maintain a K9 Unit for police in the City of Reading.
The Rene G. Hill Memorial Fund
This fund supports equine education for Berks County residents.
The Humane Society of Berks County Fund
This fund supports the Humane Society of Berks County.
The Lutz Family Memorial Fund
This fund provides grants for the Salvation Army, Reading Corps., the Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County. This fund was established in memory of Bill Lutz and his son, Rob Lutz.
The Pets in Need Fund
This fund provides veterinary care to animals in life-threatening situations.
Earl and Helen Poole Memorial Fund
TThis fund supports Baird Ornithological Club, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and the Reading Public Museum
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The Bally House Fund
This fund was established in honor of Samuel D. & Leona E. Gensemer for Bally House, a special-needs home in Barto. Grants pay for care not covered by insurance or medical assistance and for communal property or residential improvements that benefit the majority of the home's residents.
The Boyertown Area Charitable Giving Program
The Boyertown Area Charitable Giving Program distributes grants from the Boyertown Area Community Fund and the Boyer Foundation Fund. The Boyer Foundation Fund was established to support Boyertown area health, social, recreational and safety organizations. The fund is in memory of the late Daniel and Blanche Boyer, who were lifelong Boyertown residents and community leaders. The Boyertown Area Community Fund was established to support charitable programs within the geographic area served by the Boyertown Area School District.
The Boyertown Area YMCA Endowment Fund
This fund will make an annual grant to the Boyertown Area YMCA.
The Building a Better Boyertown Endowment Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to support Building a Better Boyertown.
The Boyertown Community Center Fund
This fund was established with a bequest from the estates of Paul and Erminie Hafer, long-time Boyertown residents who were instrumental in the establishment and continuation of the Boyertown Community Center, Inc. The fund makes an annual grant to support the organization.
The Margaret B. Moeller Fund for Alzheimer's Home Care Companions
This fund makes grants to Boyertown-area families in need of respite care while caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. Click here to complete an online application for this fund.
The Friends of Sandra J. Massaro Memorial Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to the J.K. Boyer Boyertown Community Library. It is named in memory of Sandra J. Massaro, who was an employee at National Penn Bank and an avid reader.
National Penn Bank Field of Interest Fund
This fund supports local affiliates of the United Way of America and capital campaigns in National Penn Bank's trading area, as it existed prior to November 30, 1990.
Prevention of Child Abuse/Americanism Fund
This fund was established to benefit Victim Services Center of Montgomery County for its "Keeping Touches Healthy and Safe" program, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Boyertown Service Unit, and the Hawk Mountain Council for Boy Scouts, Boyertown area. In the event these organizations cease to exist, grants from the fund will be made to organizations whose patriotic projects promote pride for our country, respect for the American flag, and create the spirit of American ideals in the Boyertown area.
The Rocco J. Cotellese, Jr. Fund
Named in memory of Rocco J. Cotellese, a Gilbertsville resident, to provide support to the YMCA of Boyertown.
John Czerniak Memorial Fund
This fund, which buys books for the J.K. Boyer Community Library, was named in memory of a former Boyertown student who loved to read.
The Mae B. Kreamer Fund
This fund supports the YMCA of Pottstown and Upper Perkiomen Valley.
The Boyertown Tree Fund
This fund makes grants to plant and maintain trees in the Borough of Boyertown, PA.
Jess's Sunshine Fund
This fund provides financial assistance to families of children who are residents of the Boyertown Area School District with special needs, specifically those who are suffering from a long-term catastrophic illness or injury. Click here to complete an online application.
Click here for Scholarship Funds in the Boyertown Area School District.
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Howard O. and Jean S. Beaver Undesignated Fund
The Beavers established this fund to further or carry out the charitable, cultural, education and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.
Ben Franklin Trust Fund
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin established the Ben Franklin Trust with a bequest of 1,000 pounds sterling and directed that the trust be terminated in 200 years and the proceeds distributed to benefit the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In 1993, the Commonwealth used its portion to establish the Ben Franklin Trust Funds in community foundations across the state.
Berks Business Executive Forum
This fund was established to provide operating support for the Berks Business Executive Forum.
The Bills Khakis Fund
This fund was established by Reading-based Bills Khakis to further activities that combat community deterioration, lessen neighborhood tensions and lessen the burdens of government in the City of Reading by promoting entrepreneurship as a means of improving the quality of life in the City of Reading and fostering opportunity and training for the traditionally disenfranchised.
The City Inauguration Fund
This fund offset the costs for the January 5, 2004, inauguration of the new members of city council and mayor of the City of Reading. The fund relieved the taxpayers of Reading of this burden.
The Community Indicators Project Fund
This fund accepts contributions to support the Community Indicators Project, which is administered by Berks County Community Foundation.
Friends of the Reading K9 Unit Fund
This fund was established to train and maintain a K9 Unit for police in the City of Reading.
The Fund for Berks County
The Fund for Berks County is the Community Foundationís core Undesignated Fund and one of the main sources for undesignated grantmaking.
The Alfred G. Hemmerich Memorial Fund
In 1999, the Community Foundation's Board of Directors established the Alfred G. Hemmerich Memorial Fund in honor of the Community Foundation's founder and first chairman, Alfred G. Hemmerich.
The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust
Berks County Judge Russell L. Hiller established this fund by bequest to provide support to the Shillington Borough Council to finance improvements to its recreational park and pool; to support the Mifflin Community Library; to provide support for the President's Council of Albright College, and to provide for charitable programs in the Governor Mifflin School District. Click here to download an application.
The Hillside Playground Fund
This fund offset the cost for holiday decorations and festivities for the Hillside Playground in Reading.
The Initiative for a Competitive Greater Reading Fund
This fund was established to pay for the research and planning efforts of the Initiative for a Competitive Greater Reading group as it positions Reading to more effectively compete in attracting and retaining meaningful jobs for Berks County residents.
Kline Family Undesignated Fund
The Kline Family established this fund to further or carry out the charitable, cultural, education and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.
The Knights of Friendship Fund
This fund makes an annual award to an organization that has worked to improve the quality of life for residents of the Borough of Mohnton.
The Mohnton Anniversary Fund
This fund makes grants to support special events and activities for the borough's significant anniversary celebrations.
Gustav Oberlaender Fund
Industrial magnate Gustav Oberlaender established a private foundation in 1935. The foundation's assets were transferred to the Community Foundation in 1996.
The Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund
This fund makes distributions to improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County, with particular emphasis on the arts, education, women's issues, children's issues and animal welfare.
Reading Revitalization Fund
This fund supports public and private partnerships designed to ensure a clean, safe, vital City of Reading.
The Reading Tricentennial Fund
This fund provides the start-up capital for the City of Reading's 300th Anniversary Celebration in 2048.
The Riverplace Catalyst Fund
This fund was established to provide support for the ongoing operational expenses of the Riverfront Improvement Project.
Riverfront Planning Fund
This fund offsets the cost of planning a redeveloped riverfront in Reading.
The Thun Award Fund
This fund supports a charitable organization suggested by the recipient of the Thun Award. The annual honoree is a Berks County resident who makes significant contributions to civic and community service, and exhibits an enduring sense of commitment to the community.
Gerber D. Schafer Fund
Gerber D. Schafer established this fund at the time of his death to be used for charitable purposes.
Lawrence R. Pugh/VF Corporation Fund
This fund was established tocontinue the giving tradition of VF Corporation after the firm relocated its headquarters to another state.
The Diversity Alliance Fund
This fund provides support to address gay and lesbian issues in the community.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT
The Berks Counseling Center, Inc. Fund
This fund was established to provide general support for Berks Counseling Center, Inc.
The Berks County District Attorneys Anti-Drug Fund
This fund was established to support the provisions of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within the counties of Philadelphia and Berks.
The Beacon House Fund
This fund was established to provide general support for Beacon House operating expenses and programs.
The Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund
This fund provides financial assistance for participants of the Berks County Drug and Mental Health Treatment Court.
Sherry's Rainbow Fund
This fund was established to support organizations that promote youth drug, alcohol or violence prevention activities.
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EDUCATION (SEE ALSO: SCHOLARSHIPS)
The Ira M. Becker Fund for Poor Young Men
This fund was created in the early 1900s to "educate poor young men, one at a time, or give them a trade as money permits, but not to be given to any institutions."
The BERCS Fund
This fund was established by the Berks County Intermediate Unit to help reduce costs for school districts in the county.
The Exeter Community Education Foundation Fund
This fund was established to make distributions to the Exeter Community Education Foundation.
The Hamburg Area Education Foundation Fund
This fund makes annual grants to support the Hamburg Area Education Foundation.
The IDEA Fund
This fund makes annual grants to supplement the educational needs of Wilson School District residents who are special education students. Click here to download an application for this fund.
Patrick D. O'Pake Fund
This fund provides scholarships for deserving students at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic School and support projects benefiting children in the Glenside area.
Public Education Foundation Fund for Instructional Innovation
This fund supports innovative teaching programs in public elementary and secondary schools in Berks County.
The Mary Kolakowski Fund for St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic School
This fund provides support to St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic School for projects, scholarships, or for purposes that the principal believes benefits students.
The Kurr Foundation Pass-Through Fund
This fund contributes to a reading and communication program in the Tulpehocken Area School District.
Tulpehocken Area High School Art Curriculum Fund
This fund makes grants to provide educational opportunities for students enrolled in the art curriculum in the Tulpehocken Area School District.
Twin Valley Community Education Foundation Fund
This fund benefits the Twin Valley Community Education Foundation, an association that helps local residents, primarily students, within the geographical boundaries of the Twin Valley School District.
Wyomissing Area Education Foundation Endowment Fund
This fund supports the Wyomissing Area Education Foundation.
The Zock Foundation Designated Fund of Tulpehocken Area School District
This fund pays for projects and purposes that benefit students attending Tulpehocken Area High School. The fund was established by Mrs. Sara (Kurr) Zock, a native of Bethel Township and generous benefactor of the Tulpehocken School District for many years.
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The Bellman Fund for Berks County Conservancy
The Bellman Fund was created to provide grants for ongoing maintenance and improvements to the "Brownsville Road" property in Lower Heidelberg Township, which is owned by the Berks County Conservancy.
The Conservation Equity Funds
The Conservation Equity Funds support the preservation and/or conservation of open space, environmentally sensitive land and historic properties in Berks County, including, but not limited to, farmland.
Fund for Farmland Preservation
This fund was established in conjunction with the Berks County Conservancy to ensure the preservation of farmland and open space within Berks County.
Metropolitan Edison Sustainable Energy Fund
This fund was established to promote the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies; energy conservation and efficiency; sustainable energy businesses, and projects that improve the environment in the areas served by the company's transmission and distribution facilities. The fund distributes both grants and loans within defined guidelines.
The Roberts Family Fund for Stream and Wildlife Preservation
This fund was established in memory of Willard and Ruth Roberts, who were Berks County residents for more than 50 years. The fund provides loans for the preservation and conservation of streams and wetlands in Berks County.
The William Penn Foundation Fund
In 2004, the William Penn Foundation in Philadelphia made a grant to Berks County Community Foundation to conduct a study of agricultural sustainability in Berks and Schuylkill counties. The results of that study were published in November 2005.
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Greater Berks Food Bank Fund
This fund provides operating support for the Greater Berks Food Bank.
The Berks Counseling Center, Inc. Fund
This fund provides annual support for Berks Counseling Center, Inc.
The Christopher Fund
This fund provides grants to organizations for education, research or the prevention of neuro-muscular diseases.
The Community General Hospital Healthcare Fund
This fund was established by the Community General Hospital Foundation to support a nonprofit hospital in Reading, educational activities related to rendering care to the sick and injured or to the promotion of health; scientific research related to the care of the sick in conjunction with a hospital operating in the City of Reading; and to promote the general health of the Berks County community.
Click here to apply online.
The Brynn Lee Feather Fund
Grants from the Brynn Lee Feather Fund will benefit the Reading Hospital Regional Cancer Center and local diabetes organizations, including Camp Setebaid, a camp for children with diabetes located near Berwick, PA.
Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Fund for Brain Tumor Research
This fund was established in memory of Lauren Fitzgerald, a 2003 graduate of Wyomissing High School who died at age 20 from an aggressive brain tumor. The fund makes an annual grant for research to the American Brain Tumor Association.
The Camella Maggs Client Memorial Fund
In honor of their clients, Lyn Camella and Mark Maggs established this fund to make grants that help Berks County children with physical or learning disabilities discover their strengths and reach their full potential with dignity.
The Carpe Diem Fund
The Carpe Diem Fund enhances the lives of adults with any life-threatening medical condition by providing adventures and experiences that enrich their lives. Grants are given for adventures and experiences such as meeting someone you've always admired, doing something exciting or adventurous, or "being someone" for a day. Click here to complete an on-line application.
The Dental Treatment Fund
This fund was established by the Berks Schuylkill Dental Hygienists Association to provide dental treatment to Berks or Schuylkill County residents who would otherwise be unable to pay for such treatment.
The John Gurski Fund
This fund was established to support the Berks Branch Office of the Alzheimer's Association.
The Help of the Angels Fund
Hair on the Avenue established this fund to make grants to organizations that help people who suffer from an illness or abuse that affects their self-image. In addition, the fund will make an annual grant to Rotary International.
The Bill & Anna Kauffman Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to the Salvation Army - Reading Corps and the American Cancer Society - Berks County Chapter.
The Lutz Family Memorial Fund
This fund provides grants for the Salvation Army, Reading Corps., the Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County. This fund was established in memory of Bill Lutz and his son, Rob Lutz.
The Margaret B. Moeller Fund for Alzheimer's Home Care Companions
This fund makes grants to Boyertown-area families in need of respite care while caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. Click here to complete an online application for this fund.
The Promise Fund
This fund provides financial assistance to individuals with cancer for uninsured expenses.
The Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund
This fund provides grants for the study and cure of diabetes, cancer and heart disease, and awards scholarships for post-secondary study or vocational training to a Berks County youth who has demonstrated need and potential.
Save-A-Life Fund
The Save-A-Life Fund distributes grants for Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for first response vehicles and public facilities in Berks County.
Jess's Sunshine Fund
This fund provides financial assistance to families of children who are residents of the Boyertown Area School District with special needs, specifically those who are suffering from a long-term catastrophic illness or injury. Click here to complete an online application.
Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund for Deformed Children of Berks County
This fund defrays medical costs of treating and correcting physical deformities in children residing in Berks County who are either without parents or whose parents are financially unable to meet such expenses.
The Robert Welliver Memorial Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to provide assistance for two or more campers to attend the Beacon Lodge Camp and to assist in the repair and maintenance of the camp's grounds. The camperships are intended for blind individuals who recently lost their eyesight or who recently encountered a significant life change.
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION & RECOGNITION
Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation
This fund was established by Carrie Knabb to provide general support for the Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation.
Berks County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Fund for Education, Historic Preservation and Patriotic Services
This fund provides awards to Berks County students who win a contest created by the DAR and to outstanding Berks County citizens who exemplify the DAR's dedication to education, historic preservation and patriotic service.
Julia S. Buckman Lock House Volunteer Award
This fund provides an annual award to a volunteer who makes significant contributions to the preservation of the Leesport Lock House.
Friends of the Park Fund
This fund provides support for the property and programs under the domain of the Berks County Parks and Recreation Department.
Governor's Residence Preservation Fund
This fund provides grants for the preservation and maintenance of the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania German Program Fund for Berks Community Television
This fund was established by the Rentschler/Labe family to make grants to Berks Community Television to support the development and production of one or more programs devoted to Pennsylvania German culture, language and heritage.
Prevention of Child Abuse/Americanism Fund
This fund was established to benefit Victim Services Center of Montgomery County for its "Keeping Touches Healthy and Safe" program, the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Boyertown Service Unit, and the Hawk Mountain Council for Boy Scouts, Boyertown area. In the event these organizations cease to exist, grants from the fund will be made to organizations whose patriotic projects promote pride for our country, respect for the American flag, and create the spirit of American ideals in the Boyertown area.
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Berks Family Shelter Advocacy Project Fund
This fund makes grants to the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society of Philadelphia for immigration and naturalization services performed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Family Shelter.
The Muhlenberg Community Library Fund
This fund was established to provide support for the Muhlenberg Community Library.
The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust
Berks County Judge Russell L. Hiller established this fund by bequest to provide support to the Shillington Borough Council to finance improvements to its recreational park and pool; to support the Shillington Borough Library; to provide support for the President's Council of Albright College, and to provide scholarships for Governor Mifflin High School seniors.
MEMORIAL FUNDS
Memorial Funds are established to collect charitable contributions when someone has passed away. The family decides at a later date how grants from the fund will be made. The following Memorial Funds are now accepting donations:
The John H. Bertolet Memorial Fund
Mr. Bertolet's family established this fund to collect donations in his name to be used for charitable purposes in his memory.
The Jesse K. Cataldi Memorial Fund
Jesse Cataldi's family established this fund to collect donations in his name to be used for charitable purposes in his memory.
The Ryan Cozzone Memorial Fund
Ryan Cozzone's family established this fund to collect donations in Ryan's name to be used for a charitable purpose in his memory.
The Troy M. DeNunzio, Jr. Memorial Fund
The family of Troy M. DeNunzio, Jr., who perished in June 2007 as a result of an automobile accident on Route 422 near Reading, has established a memorial fund to accept contributions in his memory.
The Erin Delia Moore Memorial Fund
Erin Delia Moore's family established this fund to collect donations in Erin's name to be used for a charitable purpose in her memory.
The Danny Ellis Memorial Fund
Danny Ellis's family established this fund to collect donations in his name to be used for charitable purposes in his memory.
The Matthew Kelly Epitome of Courage Memorial Fund
Matthew Kelly's family established this fund to collect donations in Matthew's name to be used for a charitable purpose in his memory.
The Byron F. "Corky" Knoll Memorial Fund
Byron F. "Corky" Knoll's family established this fund to collect donations in Corky's name to be used for a charitable purpose in his memory.
The Jeffrey L. Lorah Memorial Fund
Jeffrey L. Lorah's family established this fund to collect donations in Jeffrey's name to be used for a charitable purpose in his memory.
The Samuel S. Sehl Memorial Fund
Samuel Sehl's family established this fund to collect donations in his name to be used for charitable purposes in his memory.
The William A. Smith, III Charitable Fund
This fund was established in loving memory of William A. Smith, III, by his devoted wife, Mary Ann Chelius Smith.
Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to collect donations in memory of Krista Staudt to be used for charitable purposes.
The Cynthia Cameron Thun Memorial Fund
Mrs. Thun's family established this fund to collect donations in her name to be used for charitable purposes in her memory.
The Travis Zimmerman Memorial Fund
This fund was established in memory of Travis Zimmerman, a Boyertown-area soldier who was killed in Iraq in 2006.
MUSIC & THE ARTS
Emily's Musical Instrument Fund
Emily's Musical Instrument Fund buys musical instruments for financially needy fourth-grade students at Richmond Elementary School in the Fleetwood Area School District. This fund was created in memory of Emily Katzaman, who was a fourth-grade student at the school at the time of her unexpected death in November 2001.
Berks Classical Children's Chorus Fund
This fund provides ongoing support for the Berks Classical Children's Chorus.
Jeannette M. Eways Scholarship Fund for the Community School of Music and the Arts
This fund supports students who will attend classes at the Community School of Music and the Arts. It is named in memory of Jeannette M. Eways, a dedicated teacher and patron of the school.
Levi W. Mengel Memorial Fund
This fund provides for the acquisition and maintenance of materials for the Reading Public Museum.
Earl and Helen Poole Memorial Fund
This fund supports the Baird Ornithological Club, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and the Reading Public Museum.
Reading Symphony Orchestra Fund
This fund provides ongoing support for the Reading Symphony Orchestra.
Reading Symphony Orchestra Master Class Fund
This fund provides ongoing support for the Reading Symphony Orchestra Master Class program, which is paid for through contributions from businesses as part of Pennsylvania's educational improvement tax credit program.
Support Performing Artists Fund
This fund makes grants to encourage and nurture performing artists.
The Woman's Club of Reading Center for the Arts Fund
This fund was established to pay for the repair and improvement cost for the Woman's Club of Reading Center for the Arts.
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The Bradbury Family Memorial Fund
This fund makes an annual contribution to St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church.
The Jeanne M. Chaney Memorial Book Award
This fund makes scholarships for books and computers to graduating seniors who are members of Atonement Lutheran Church.
David Cohn Memorial Fund for Kesher Zion
This fund provides grants to Kesher Zion Synagogue Center of Reading, PA.
Martha W. Lewis Fund for St. John's United Church of Christ
This fund supports the general expenses of St. John's United Church of Christ in Gibraltar, PA.
The Mensch Mill Growth Fund
This fund supports Mensch Mill, a conference center for the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the United Church of Christ. Mensch Mill is located in Huffs Church. The fund will help offset the costs of Mensch Mill's environmental programs, camping programs and preservation and restoration needs.
Betty and Ray Seaman Endowment Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to St. Michael's Church in Hamburg to be used for maintenance of the church building or property.
Jean and Mark Seaman Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to St. Michael's Church in Hamburg.
The Richard J. Yashek Memorial Fund for Congregation Leadership
This fund provides grants to Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom to support programs that promote and enhance leadership in the congregation.
Zimmerman Family Fund
This fund supports St. John's United Church of Christ in Kutztown and Zion United Church of Christ in Maxatawny.
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Seidel Family Fund for Phoebe Berks
This fund was established by bequest to support the Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.
The John Gurski Fund
This fund was established to support the Berks Branch Office of the Alzheimer's Association.
The Nolf-Unger Fund for Senior Living
This fund makes granst to Phoebe Ministries and Diakon Lutheran Social Services to provide special meals, events and flowers to improve the dining and aesthetic experience for residents of Phoebe Home in Allentown and the Lutheran Home at Topton.
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The Berks County Tennis Fund
The Berks County Tennis Fund is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults in Berks County through the sport of tennis. Grants from the fund support programs that introduce tennis as a way for children to develop self-discipline, patience, self-confidence and critical thinking skills.
A-Field of Dreams
This fund was established to offset costs of construction of a concession stand and permanent improvements to athletic fields in the Antietam School District. Many contributions were received this year in memory of Paul Murin, an Antietam student who had supported the field improvements.
Jan Millard Memorial Fund
This fund makes grants to support boys high-school cross-country programs in Berks County.
Sports-related Scholarship Funds are listed by school under Scholarships.
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The Ira M. Becker Fund for Poor Young Men
This scholarship was established to "educate poor young men, one at a time, or give them a trade as money permits." Contact: Berks County Community Foundation
The BERCS Fund
This fund was established to provide funding for the Berks County Intermediate Unit to help reduce costs for school districts in the county. BERCS stands for Berks Enterprise for Regional Comprehensive Services.
The Berks County 4-H Program Fund
The Berks County 4-H Program Fund provides money to supplement current 4-H funding for programs when necessary.
The Bridge Fund
The Bridge Fund provides money to meet critical needs of juveniles or those responsible for their care and who are under the jurisdiction of Berks County judges who handle youth or domestic issues.
The Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc. Fund
This fund make an annual grant to Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc.
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Reading - Berks County
This fund makes an annual distribution to the Kiwanis Club of Greater Reading - Berks County to carry out that organization's charitable mission of changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
The Camella Maggs Client Memorial Fund
In honor of their clients, Lyn Camella and Mark Maggs established this fund to make grants that help Berks County children with physical or learning disabilities discover their strengths and reach their full potential with dignity.
Richard D. & Linda Reed McCrae Clothing Fund
This fund buys clothing, accessories and other items that promote good grooming for financially needy students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades at Muhlenberg Middle School.
The Leonard I & Anna M. Miller Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to Junior Achievement of Berks County to support "The Company Program" at Muhlenberg and Oley Valley high schools.
The Royals Charities Fund
This fund provides assistance to organizations throughout the Greater Reading area that serve underprivileged and disadvantaged youth and their families. Click here for an on-line application. Note: Applications Are Not Being Accepted at This Time.
The Youth Fund
This fund supports children and youth programs and services in Berks County. Grants from this fund are recommended for distribution by the which provides young people with a structured experience and education about philanthropy, and an understanding of community issues that affect them.
Bethany's Children's Home Pass Through Fund
This fund was established to support Bethany's Children's Home.
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YMCAS, UNITED WAYS & SALVATION ARMIES
The Erich O. Hemmerich Fund
This fund was established by bequest for South Mountain YMCA.
The Bill & Anna Kauffman Fund
This fund makes an annual grant to the Salvation Army - Reading Corps and the American Cancer Society - Berks County Chapter.
The William N. Kline and Kathryn Allebach Kline Memorial Fund
This fund supports the United Way of Berks County.
The Lutz Family Memorial Fund
This fund provides grants for the Salvation Army, Reading Corps., the Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County. This fund was established in memory of Bill Lutz and his son, Rob Lutz.
The Rosemarie Miller Fund for the YMCA of Reading and Berks County
This fund benefits the YMCA of Reading and Berks County.
The Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Designated Fund
This fund supports the American Red Cross - Berks County Chapter, the Salvation Army, Reading Division, and the Hope Rescue Mission.
The Gene M. Wilkinson Fund
This fund benefits the South Mountain YMCA.
The YMCA of Reading and Berks County Fund
This fund benefits the YMCA of Reading and Berks County.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS (BY SCHOOL DISTRICT)
All Schools
Grades Kindergarten - 12
International Students
Antietam
Boyertown
Brandywine Heights
Central Catholic
Conrad Weiser
Daniel Boone
Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University
Exeter
Fleetwood
Governor Mifflin
Hamburg
Holy Name
Mount Carmel
Muhlenberg
Nucla High School (Colorado)
Oley Valley
Reading
Schuylkill County
Schuylkill Valley
Tulpehocken
Twin Valley
Wilson
Wyomissing
The Arrow International Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
These scholarships support high school seniors who are
The Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who are children of active police officers or fire fighters serving the City of Reading, or who are the children of retired or deceased police officers of firefighters who served the City of Reading. Students must plan to continue their education after high-school in a vocational - technical program or at a two-or four-year college, university or trade school. Click here for an on-line application.
The Bethany United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund provides up to two scholarships annually for members of Bethany United Methodist Church in Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Click here for an on-line application.
The Berks County Scholastic Athletic Trainer Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established for graduating seniors from high schools that contract with or employ an athletic trainer. To qualify, students must have participated in training for at least one sport for a period of at least two years during high school and intend to pursue a four-year degree in Sports Medicine at an accredited college or university. Click here for an on-line application.
The Marie Bossler Phi Delta Kappa, Kutztown Chapter Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted by February 1st.
This fund makes scholarships for high school seniors who attend a Berks or Schuylkill County high school and intend to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education.
Click here for an application.
The Carpenter Technology Retired Employees Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established for children of current employees of Carpenter Technology (Berks County site) by Dan Kubacki, who retired from Carpenter Technology after 41 years of service. Click here for an on-line application.
The Jeanne M. Chaney Memorial Book Award
This fund makes scholarships for books and computers to graduating seniors who are members of Atonement Lutheran Church. Contact: Atonement Lutheran Church for an application. Application deadline is March 15.
Helen M. Clymer Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established to support single mothers who are furthering their education. Click here for an on-line application.
The Jim and Ruth B. Daley Family Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established to support Berks County residents who are continuing their education. Distributions from the fund cover items such as living expenses, professional testing fees, books, childcare, transportation and other emergency needs. Scholarships will not be made for tuition, room or board. Click here for an on-line application.
Diana M. Everson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
The fund will provide annual scholarships for graduating seniors who are children of employees of Zee Service Company, Berks County franchise, or alternatively, for graduating seniors at Muhlenberg High School. Click here for an online application.
Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established for Berks County residents entering their second year at an accredited law school. The fund is in memory of Howard Fox, who was a member of the Berks County Bar Association and an attorney in the Public Defenders Office at the time of his accidental death. Click here for an on-line application.
Jim Haldeman Berks County 4-H Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established for members in good standing of the Berks County 4-H Club who best exemplify the fundamental values guiding 4-H members and will attend post-secondary education. The fund is named in memory of Jim Haldeman, a Berks County Agricultural Agent, a Bern Township Supervisor and County Extension Director. Click here for an on-line application.
The Hispanic Center Scholarship
This application must be submitted between January 1st and March 1st.
This scholarship was established for academically talented Latinos in Berks County who are pursuing post-secondary education. The fund was established with proceeds from activities during the Reading 250th Anniversary Celebration honoring Latinos in the city. Click here for an application.
The Matthew Kelly Epitome of Courage Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship is for Berks County students who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis. The scholarship is named in memory of Matthew Todd Kelly, who courageously battles Cystic Fibrosis for 29 years. Click here for an on-line application.
Byron F. "Corky" Knoll Memorial Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund is for Berks County students who go to college to major in either Professional Turf Grass Management or Professional Golf Management. Click here for an on-line application.
Helen Monkiewicz Kubacki Scholarship Fund for Wilkes University
This fund will support scholarships for students who are currently enrolled in either the Generic or Registered Nurse Undergraduate Program at Wilkes University. This award is not eligible to high school seniors. Eligible individuals must have successfully completed at least one year in either the Generic or Registered Nurse Undergraduate Program at Wilkes University.
Contact Wilkes University Nursing Dept.
The Liz Martelli Voices Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
An anonymous donor established this fund in memory of Liz Martelli to provide scholarships to Berks County residents who are graduating high school seniors and who wrote articles in the Reading Eagle Voices newspaper while in high school. Click here for an on-line application.
The Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund
This application must be submitted online between March 1st and October 16th
This fund provides grants for the study and cure of diabetes, cancer and heart disease, and provides apprenticeship awards for Berks County youth who have demonstrated need and potential.
Click here for an online application.
The Mary's Shelter Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for current residents of Mary's Shelter or Mary's Home who are pursuing a college degree or attending a technical training institution. Contact: Mary's Shelter
Irv Noll Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
The fund will provide annual scholarships to benefit one or more seniors who attend one of Berks County's public or parochial high schools, and who will be furthering their education after high school, and have played on either the high school's golf, basketball or baseball teams for at least 2 years. Click here for an online application.
Owl Sports Club Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between June 15th and August 15th.
This fund provides scholarships to members of the West Lawn Owls Legion baseball team. Applications will be available on this site on June 15th. Click here for an on-line application.
The Penny Jar Fund
This fund was established in memory of Earl Lehman and provides non-tuition related financial assistance to students enrolled in a college located in Berks County who have encountered an unexpected financial crisis or an unplanned turn of events. Distributions are currently not being made from this fund.
Greg Prosseda Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund gives scholarships to Berks County high school students who played on their high school golf team during their senior year. Click here for an on-line application.
Earl And Mary Redner And Gary W. Redner Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between November 30th and March 12th.
This fund provides scholarships for employees or children of employees of Redner's Markets, Inc. who will further their education as a full-time college student or graduate student.
Click here for an on-line application.
The Community General Hospital Foundation/June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship was established for residents of Berks County undertaking or furthering careers in healthcare. The Community General Hospital Foundation established the fund with the guidance of the late civic leader, June A. Roedel. This fund was transferred to Berks County Community Foundation following her death and renamed in her honor. Click here for an on-line application.
The Reading-Berks Association of Realtors Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund was established to provide scholarships for Berks County seniors who graduate with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and who intend to continue their education in a business program after high school. Click here for an on-line application.
Seidel Family Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and June 1st.
This scholarship is limited to current or former Berks County residents who are or will be attending The Dickinson School of Law. Applicants must have lived in Berks County for at least two consecutive years during their secondary school years. Click here for an on-line application.
St. Andrew United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund provides scholarships for members of St. Andrews United Methodist Church was are high school seniors and whose scholastic record indicates success in education and who are furthering their education after high school as full-time students. Click here for an on-line application.
The Sweet Street Desserts Scholarship
This fund was established to provide scholarships to dependent children of Sweet Street Desserts employees. Contact: Sweet Street Desserts
The Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Berks County Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund is named in memory of Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. The fund provides annual scholarships to Berks County high school seniors who are children of Berks County police officers and plan to continue their education after high school. Click here for an online application.
The Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Reading Softball Association Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This fund is named in memory of Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. The fund is for graduating high school seniors who are players or umpires in the Reading Softball Association or who are the children or grandchildren of players or umpires in the association. Students must plan to continue their education after high school. Click here for an online application.
The Thomas T. Wheatley Memorial Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This scholarship is for Berks County residents to pursue an education in one of the following medical fields: EMT, Paramedics, Phlebotomy or Nursing. The fund was established in memory of Thomas T. Wheatley, who was a paramedic for more than 22 years. Click here for an on-line application.
The Henry E. Williams, Jr. Memorial Golf Award
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
This award was established in memory of Henry E. Williams, Jr., a long-time golf professional and retired head pro at Moselem Springs Golf Club. The fund supports scholarships for graduating seniors from Berks County who will major in a Professional Golf Management Program, attend a PGA Club Professional School, or intend to play golf on a college golf team. Click here for an on-line application.
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Private School Tuition Assistance Fund
This scholarship was established for students who attend parochial schools in Berks County and demonstrate financial need. Please see the Berks County Scholarship Tax Credit Fund (below) for more information and to apply.
Berks County Scholarship Tax Credit Fund
This fund was established to provide scholarships to financially needy residents of Berks County who pay tuition for students to attend grades K-12 in public or private schools in Pennsylvania. Contact: Berks County Community Foundation, click here for more information.
The Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Fund
This scholarship was established for international students who wish to study environmental management and conservation education in Berks County. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Antietam
Antietam Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Antietam High School who have been actively involved in both school and community activities. Contact: Antietam High School
The Jesse K. Cataldi Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for Antietam High School graduates who participated on any Antietam High School athletic team in their senior year, led by example, and inspired others to better themselves. The fund is in memory of Jesse Cataldi, a 1996 Antietam graduate. Contact: Antietam High School
The Linda L. Evans Memorial Scholarship Award
This fund provides scholarships to Antietam High School seniors who are not already receiving a fully paid scholarship to a college or university. Contact: Antietam High School
The Howard D. & Rose E. Goodwin Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Antietam High School who reside within the school district and who need and desire financial assistance to further their college education. Contact: Antietam High School
The Cortney A. Kelly Scholarship Fund
This fund is named in memory of Cortney A. Kelly, a 2004 Antietam High School graduate who perished in an automobile accident in 2007. The scholarship is awarded to an Antietam High School senior who is helpful to others, kindhearted, giving of self, non-materialistic and who makes others smile. The recipient will be selected by the students at Antietam High School.
The Senior Women's Club of Mt. Penn Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Antietam High School who are outstanding in all around ability, scholarship and service to the school. Contact: Antietam High School
Please Note: Applications for the Boyertown Area School District scholarship funds are available only during the month of March and can be picked up at the Boyertown Senior High School guidance office in March of each year.
The Boyertown AMBUCS Scholarship Fund
This fund provides scholarships to one or more graduating seniors of Boyertown Area Senior High School who plan to further their education after high school in one of the following fields of study: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, or hearing audiology. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High
The Boyertown Area Education Association Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships to graduates of Boyertown Area High School who intend to receive a bachelor's degree in education and certification to teach in the K-12 classroom. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High
Boyertown Young Woman in Science Fund
This fund makes scholarships for 7th and 8th grade female students in the Boyertown Area School District who show an aptitude for and an interest in science, with a particular emphasis on veterinary science. The scholarships will offset costs for experiential programs such as summer camps or internships for these girls. Contact: Boyertown Area Junior High School East and Boyertown Area Junior High School West
Boyertown Woman in Life Science Scholarship Fund
This fund provides annual scholarships for female graduates of Boyertown Area Senior High School who enroll in a four-year degree program in biology or the health sciences and intend to pursue careers in veterinary science or the health professions. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High
O. Duane and Edith Hahn Chesney Citizenship Award Fund
This fund provides an award to graduating students of Boyertown Area School District who will further their education after high school. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
The Jodi Kline Memorial Color Guard Scholarship Fund
This fund provides scholarships for Boyertown High School seniors who are members of the Boyertown High School Marching Band Color Guard and who will further their education after high school. Contact: Scholarships are not currently being awarded from this fund.
James DiCindio, Jennifer Gilbert, Leslie Saponsky, Boyertown Area Key Club, Kiwanis Club Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Boyertown Area Senior High School who are members in good standing of the High School Key Club and who have achieved academic success, demonstrated leadership and have provided service to others. The scholarship is named in memory of three Boyertown students who perished in an automobile accident in 1996. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
The Robert F. Mace Scholarship Fund
This award was established for graduates of Boyertown Area High School who plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university, who exhibit a strong commitment to academics, an unwavering dedication to extracurricular activities, who persevere through obstacles and provide inspiration to others. Named in memory of a Boyertown Area High School student who was killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
Sandra J. Massaro Memorial Scholarship Award
This fund was established to honor the memory of Sandra Massaro, a 1976 graduate of Boyertown Area High School. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors from Boyertown Area High School who have maintained a B average or above in high school and intend to further their education in business administration, majoring in accounting. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
The George V. and Dorothy M. Prutzman Family Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for graduates of Boyertown Area High School who will attend a two- or four-year college or university and who exhibit a thirst for knowledge, are in the top 15% of their graduating class and involved in the community. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
The Gene D. Schoch Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Boyertown Area High School who have received no other scholarships and are in need of tuition for higher education. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
Junior High West Teacher Memorial Fund
Named in honor of deceased Boyertown Junior High West teachers, this fund makes annual awards to Junior High West students for outstanding achievements in a variety of areas.
The Carl A. Yescavage Scholarship Fund
This fund was established to provide scholarships for Boyertown Area School District graduates who will further their education after high school. The fund is named in memory of Carl A. Yescavage, who served the Boyertown Area School District for 35 years as a teacher and later a principal at New Hanover Upper Frederick Elementary School. Contact: Boyertown Area Senior High School
The Earl L. Speicher Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students graduating from Brandywine Heights Area School District who will continue their education and who demonstrate a well-rounded involvement in sports, music and school or community activities. Contact: Brandywine Heights Area School District
The Eppihimer Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship was established to support high-school seniors who are residents of the City of Reading who are pursuing education in the computer or nursing fields or vocational or technical training that will lead to employment in the mechanical or industrial trades. Click here for an on-line application.
The Carrol A. Weimer Memorial Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship was established for graduating seniors from Nucla High School in Nucla, Colorado, in memory of Carrol A. Weimer, who dedicated his life to the area as a cattle rancher. Click here for an on-line application.
Small Steps Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students from Conrad Weiser School District who plan to attend a two-to-four year college, university, trade or vocational school. Contact: Conrad Weiser Area High School
The Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for students from Conrad Weiser High School, Governor Mifflin High School and Reading High School who intend to further their education after high school and are either cancer survivors or are dealing with or have overcome a medical challenge. Contact: Conrad Weiser Area High School
Thomas H. Lloyd Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for deserving graduates of Daniel Boone High School, as determined by the school board. Contact: Daniel Boone High School
The Jere O'Boyle Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Daniel Boone High School student who has excelled in the study of music. Preference is given to students who will pursue a college degree in music. Contact: Daniel Boone High School
Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University
Seidel Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established for residents of Berks County who are attending the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. Francis F. Seidel, II established the fund to honor his son, Francis F. "Fritz" Seidel, III who was a Dickinson School of Law graduate and perished in a 1991 fire with his son. Contact: Berks County Community Foundation. For more information, click here
The Georgine Dorrian Kearney Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a female Exeter High School student who is furthering her post-secondary education in order to pursue a career in the medical field. Contact: Exeter Township High School
James E. Mabon, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Exeter School District who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, involvement in community service and school activities and are in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. The fund is named in memory of a life-long Exeter Township resident. Contact: Exeter Township High School
Coach Ray Buss Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Fleetwood Area School District who have played boys varsity soccer, displayed team leadership and good sportsmanship and will continue their soccer career in college. The scholarship is in honor of Coach Ray Buss, a legend in Berks County soccer. Contact: Fleetwood Area High School
The Ellen M. Madeira Scholarship Fund
This fund provides annual scholarships for one student who does well in Shop and one student who does well in Home Economics. Contact: Fleetwood Area High School
Nathan Prutzman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Nathan Prutzman, a 1999 graduate of Fleetwood High School. The fund provides scholarships for Fleetwood High School seniors who will continue their education after high school. Contact: Fleetwood Area High School
Jeffrey S. Remley Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for students of Fleetwood Area High School who are pursuing post-secondary education and have the intention of playing soccer in their collegiate years, and was a member of the boys varsity soccer team. This fund was established in memory of a Fleetwood alumnus. Contact: Fleetwood Area High School
The Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust
Berks County Judge Russell L. Hiller established this fund by bequest to provide support to the Shillington Borough Council to finance improvements to its recreational park and pool; to support the Mifflin Community Library; to provide support for the President's Council of Albright College, and to provide scholarships for Governor Mifflin High School seniors. Contact: Governor Mifflin High School
The Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for students from Conrad Weiser High School, Governor Mifflin High School and Reading High School who intend to further their education after high school and are either cancer survivors or are dealing with or have overcome a medical challenge. Contact: Governor Mifflin High School
The Martha Ann Boyer and Morris William Boyer Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of twins Martha Ann and Morris William Boyer by their mother. The twins were 1957 graduates of Hamburg High School who went on to become a nurse and a business man, respectively. This fund provides two scholarships each year: one for a Hamburg High School senior who is pursuing a two-or-four year registered nurse program, and one for a Hamburg High School senior who is pursuing a degree in business administration. For more information, contact Hamburg Area High School.
The Shane C. Stewart Memorial Youth Fund
This fund was established to provide scholarships to Hamburg High School seniors who will further their education in either the physics or math fields at Kutztown University. For more information, contact Hamburg Area High School.
The Eppihimer Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship was established to support high-school seniors who are residents of the City of Reading who are pursuing education in the computer or nursing fields or vocational or technical training that will lead to employment in the mechanical or industrial trades. Click here for an on-line application.
The Kutztown Girl's Softball Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for the senior from Kutztown High School who is the most valuable player on the girl's softball team and will continue her education after high school. If the most valuable player is not continuing her education, the scholarship will go to the next mvp who who is. Contact: Kutztown High School
The Helen Monkiewicz Kubacki Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for seniors from Mount Carmel High School in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and who are pursuing a two-year, four-year or hospital RN program after graduation. This scholarship was named in Helen Monkiewicz Kubacki, a 1936 graduate of Mount Carmel High School. Contact: Mount Carmel High School
The Tim Braun Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for Muhlenberg High School seniors who participated on the Muhlenberg High School softball team. Contact: Muhlenberg High School
Diana M. Everson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st.
The fund will provide annual scholarships for graduating seniors who are children of employees of Zee Service Company, Berks County franchise, or alternatively, for graduating seniors at Muhlenberg High School. Click here for an online application.
The Lombardo Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Muhlenberg High School seniors who participated in varsity sports, who had a commitment to academics shown by a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75, and are pursuing a degree. Contact: Muhlenberg High School
Oley Valley
Oley Valley Community Education Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established for residents of the Oley Valley School District who will pursue educational opportunities beyond high school and demonstrate energy and commitment to some purpose beyond self-interest. Contact: Oley Valley High School
The Wayne R. Weidner Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by National Penn Bancshares in honor of Wayne R. Weidner's retirement in December 2007. Scholarships are awarded to Oley Valley High School seniors selected by the high school principal who are pursuing post-secondary education at a two or four year college, university or trade school. Contact: Oley Valley High School
The Annie B. Fritch Scholarship Fund
This fund was established by bequest by Annie B. Fritch, who taught in the elementary grades at Parkland for 43 years. Mrs. Fritch was the first teacher in the district to use Phoentics. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide one or more scholarships to female graduates of Parkland School District who will major in elementary education. Contact: Parkland High School
The Jorge Luis Acevedo , Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This fund provides scholarships to Reading High Seniors who intend to enroll in a culinary arts program after high school. The scholarship was named in memory of Jorge Luis Acevedo, Jr., a student at the school who planned to pursue a career in the culinary arts. Click here for an on-line application.
Bertolet M. Bossler Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for Reading High graduates who were active in Arxalma, Knight Life, Red and Black, or Red Pen. Contact: Reading High School
The Edith Dohner Memorial Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship honors the memory of Edith Dohner, who passed away at age 99 in 2007 after a lifetime of service to her church as a Sunday School teacher and to her family's business, Dohner Memorials. The fund provides renewable scholarships to Reading High School seniors who have a financial need, rank in the top 25% of their graduating class, and who plan to continue their education with the intention of becoming a teacher. Check back soon for an online application. Click here for an on-line application.
The Eppihimer Scholarship
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship was established to support high-school seniors who are residents of the City of Reading who are pursuing education in the computer or nursing fields or vocational or technical training that will lead to employment in the mechanical or industrial trades. Click here for an on-line application.
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Chris A. Luppold, CPA Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was established to support students graduating from Reading High School who are pursuing a career in accounting. Contact: Reading High School
The Daniel C. Kubacki Sportsmanship Award
This award was established in honor of Daniel C. Kubacki, a 1935 graduate of Reading High School and avid sports fan. The fund provides an annual award to a graduating senior at Reading High School who has demonstrated the quality of sportsmanship through his or her involvement in sports at Reading High School. This involvement could be as an athlete or in a support role, such as a team manager, school mascot, cheerleader, umpire, referee or scorekeeper. Contact: Reading High School
The Elizabeth Martelli Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted online between January 15th and April 1st
This scholarship was established for Reading High School seniors who have demonstrated talent and have a passion for writing and will further their education after high school. Click here for an on-line application.
The Masano Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the benefit of students graduating from Reading High School. Contact: Reading High School
The Mary Hunter Mayer Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for a female Reading High School graduate who is recommended by the principal as the highest ranking girl in her graduating class, who also shows the proper character, personality and attitude toward her schoolwork, who desires to pursue a post-secondary education and who is in need of financial assistance. Contact: Reading High School
The Milford N. Ritter Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for the male and female students at Reading High School with the highest class rank. Contact: Reading High School
The Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for students from Conrad Weiser High School, Governor Mifflin High School and Reading High School who intend to further their education after high school and are either cancer survivors or are dealing with or have overcome a medical challenge. Contact: Reading High School
The John V.R. Stehman Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for deserving girls and boys graduating from Reading High School who are furthering their education. Contact: Reading High School
Third Ward Democratic Scholarship Fund in Memory of Kenneth C. Mock
This fund was established to provide annual awards to one or more well-rounded students enrolled in grades 6, 7 or 8 at Southern Middle School in Reading. The fund was named in memory of Kenneth C. Mock, who was a member and past president of the Reading School Board and was employed by the district for 20 years. Contact: Southern Middle School
The Marie Bossler Phi Delta Kappa, Kutztown Chapter Scholarship Fund
This application must be submitted by February 1st.
This fund makes scholarships for high school seniors who attend a Berks or Schuylkill County high school and intend to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education.
Click here for an application.
The John Rich Curran Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is for students graduating from select high schools in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, who will go on to a four-year college or university. To qualify, students must have at least a "B" average and financial need. Contact: Your high school guidance counselor.
The Charles Hottenstine Memorial Award Fund
This award is for a Schuylkill Valley High School senior who has exhibited superior achievement and contributions in at least two varsity sports during his or her junior or senior year, with major consideration to be given to the student's character, teamwork and leadership. The student must have maintained a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.20 for his or her junior and senior years. Contact: Schuylkill Valley High School
The Douglas S. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in memory of Douglas Miller for a Schuylkill Valley High School senior who will pursue a four-year degree in engineering or science. The student must be in the top 10% of the graduating class and must have demonstrated strong leadership qualities during high school. Contact: Schuylkill Valley High School.
The Samuel Brooklyn Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund provides scholarships for Schuylkill Valley High School seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who will go on to a four-year college or university to study anthropology, archeology, or history, or who have an interest in distance running. Contact: Schuylkill Valley High School
The Gudrun R. Wilson Schuylkill Valley Middle School Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established to provide scholarships to Schuylkill Valley High School students who fit into one of the following categories:
1. Students who are pursuing a degree in the field of education
2. Students who once were or are identified as learning support or learning disabled and are pursuing a degree in any field
3. Students who have overcome adversity in their lives and are pursuing a degree in any field.
This scholarship was established in memory of Gudrun Wilson, who was a highly respected principal of Schuylkill Valley Middle School by her colleagues, students and members of the community. Contact: Schuylkill Valley High School
The Carol and David Batdorf Scholarship
This fund provides scholarships for a graduating boy and girl from Tulpehocken High School who have the highest class rank upon graduation. Contact: Tulpehocken Area High School
J. Paul Burkhart Award in Mathematics
This award was established for graduates of the Tulpehocken High School who had the highest grades in mathematics during their sophomore to senior years. Contact: Tulpehocken Area High School
The Kurr Foundation Scholarship of Tulpehocken Area School District
This scholarship was established for graduates of Tulpehocken Area School District who live in the Bethel Elementary School area and will attend post-secondary educational institutions. Named in honor of Mrs. Sara (Kurr) Zock, a native of Bethel Township and generous benefactor to the district for many years. Contact: Tulpehocken Area High School
The Jan Millard Memorial Fund
This scholarship is for Berks County students who participated on the boys cross-country team during high school, with preference given to students from the Twin Valley School District (Twin Valley School District students may live outside of Berks County since the district crosses county lines). Contact: Twin Valley High School
Dixie Belle Clouser Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the senior class in the Twin Valley School District. Contact: Twin Valley High School
Twin Valley Community Education Foundation/
Dorothy S. Groff Scholarship Fund
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students in the senior class in the Twin Valley School District. Contact: Twin Valley High School
Charlotte Auman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wilson High School who will pursue degrees in math or science, preferably in engineering. The Auman family established the fund in memory of Charlotte Auman, the former Assistant to the Business Manager at Wilson High School. Contact: Wilson High School
Joyce Boutros Memorial Award Fund
This fund was established to provide awards to Wilson High School graduates who demonstrate adherence to the seven character traits of "Wilson Pride." The annual award is divided evenly between a student who attended Whitfield Childcare Center and a student who was enrolled in the elementary gifted program of Wilson School District. Contact: Wilson High School
The Grace Bracanaro Award
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who display exceptional writing talent, in honor of a former Wilson tutor. Contact: Wilson High School
The Wayne E. Bradburn Appreciation Award
This award was established for graduating students at Wilson High School who have demonstrated an ability to take computer math knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and use them in practical, real-life applications. Contact: Wilson High School
The Bill Brumbach Sportsmanship Award
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who are known for team spirit, fair play and enthusiasm. This graduation award commemorates Wilson's former athletic director who was instrumental in building the interscholastic sports program. Contact: Wilson High School
The Joseph E. Charnigo Memorial Award
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who are outstanding in the field of science, involved in school activities, and who have attained junior- and senior-year honor roll status. Contact: Wilson High School
Stephen Copeland Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wilson High School who demonstrate an involvement in school and community activities, are active in sports and plan to continue their education. The scholarship is in memory of Stephen Copeland, a 1987 Wilson graduate and local pharmacist. Contact: Wilson High School
The Danny Ellis Memorial Fund
This fund provides scholarships for students in the Wilson School District Class of 2013 to attend athletic camps. Contact: Wilson Central Junior High School
The fund also provides an annual scholarship for a graduating Wilson High School student who excelled in high-school athletics. Contact: Wilson High School
The fund was named in memory of Danny Ellis, who would have been a member of the class of 2013.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established for Wilson School District seniors who are pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences education with the intent of becoming a teacher. Contact: Wilson High School
Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Lauren Fitzgerald, a 2003 graduate of Wyomissing High School. The fund provides scholarships for seniors from Wilson or Wyomissing High Schools who have overcome adversity and will continue their education after high school. Contact: Wilson High School
The Jere Gabrielle Award
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who are outstanding in art, in honor of a Wilson alumnus. Contact: Wilson High School
Dan Hivner Fund
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wilson High School who strive to meet every challenge. The fund was established in memory of Dan Hivner, Wilson class of 1981. Contact: Wilson High School
The IDEA Fund
This fund makes annual grants to supplement the educational needs of Wilson School District residents who are special education students. Click here to download an application for this fund.
The Scott Keenan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a male student of Wilson High School who has been a distance runner on the high school cross country or track team. Contact: Wilson High School
The Richard L. Schrufer Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wilson High School who demonstrate financial need and a commitment to study to become a registered nurse. Contact: Wilson High School
The John P. Spadafora Student Athlete Award
This award was established for student athletes graduating from Wilson High School who rank in the top third of the class and lettered in two sports. Students must be furthering their education after high school and display sportsmanship, courage and leadership. Contact: Wilson High School Guidance Counsel Office
Andrew J. Straka, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established to provide scholarships to students graduating from Wilson High School who are in the top 50% of their class and have participated in at least two sports in each of their high school years. Contact: Wilson High School
Marguerite E. Swartz Scholarship
This fund was established to provide scholarships to students graduating from Wilson High School. Contact: Wilson High School
Merrill R. Swartz, Sr. Memorial Award
This fund provides an award to a graduating senior from Wilson High School who will study a mechanical, technical or agricultural trade after high school and who is caring, honest, resourceful, respectful, responsible and has the ability to persevere. Contact: Wilson High School
The Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Wilson Scholarship Fund
This fund is named in memory of Reading Police Officer Scott A. Wertz, who was killed in the line of duty in 2006. The fund will provide annual scholarships to Wilson High School seniors who plan to continue their education after high school. Click here to download an application.
Christopher Whitehead Memorial Fund
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who have suffered from and overcome physical difficulties to lead a positive life. In honor of Christopher Whitehead, who was a Wilson student at the time of his accidental death. Contact: Wilson High School
Wilson High School Class of 2001 Scholarship
This fund was established to support scholarships for an outstanding, all-around good student from Wilson High School. Contact: Wilson High School
The Wilson Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wilson High School who will pursue post-secondary education of any kind and have balanced extra-curricular activities with academics, participated in activities that serve others and shown academic improvement during their secondary education years. Contact: Wilson High School
The Woman's Club of Spring Township Scholarship
This award was established for graduates of Wilson High School who have demonstrated academic excellence in career technology and mathematics. Contact: Wilson High School
The Michael S. Ziolkowski Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established to provide scholarships for male and female students graduating from Wilson High School who have participated in sports at the school, are pursuing a degree, and will play sports in college. Contact: Wilson High School
Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Lauren Fitzgerald, a 2003 graduate of Wyomissing High School. The fund provides scholarships for seniors from Wilson or Wyomissing High Schools who have overcome adversity and will continue their education after high school. Contact: Wyomissing High School
The Woman's Club of Wyomissing Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wyomissing Area High School who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, outstanding involvement in school activities and financial need. Contact: Wyomissing Area High School
The Wyomissing Area Education Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship was established for graduates of Wyomissing Area High School who will pursue postsecondary education and excel in one of the following areas: sports and wellness, fine arts, or technology. Contact: Wyomissing Area High School
Many donors choose to support the community through Donor Advised Funds. The following Donor Advised Funds carried out the mission of the Community Foundation by making grants to charitable, cultural, educational and scientific communities.
Anonymous Donor Advised Fund
Ronald L. & Beverly A. Bashore Fund
Phillip J. Baur Fund
Phillip J. Baur, III Fund
The Chared Fund
David R. & Geraldine E. Beane Charitable Giving Fund
Richard L. Biehl Charitable Trust Fund
The James K. Boyer Family Foundation Fund
The Building a Better Boyertown Endowment
The Cacoosing Schmidt Fund
The Dennis and Carol Draeger Fund
The Ebenezer Fund
The Ehlerman Family Fund
Carol and Bernie Gerber Charitable Fund
The Green Space Fund
The Ricky Grey Fund
The Heider Fund
The Helen and Thomas Handwerk Fund
The Hartman Charitable Fund
The Holleran Donor Advised Fund
Karen and Martin Jacobson Charitable Gift Fund
The Jenkins Klein Family Fund
The Johnson Family Charitable Fund
The Karma Fund
The Ketchum Family Fund
The Kline Family Fund
The Kraines/Hoffman Charitable Fund
Donald E. and Anna M. Mattern Fund
Kim and Kevin Murphy Fund
National Penn Bank Donor Advised Fund
Rob and Yvonne Oppenheimer Fund
The Frank R. and Helen N. Palmer Fund
The John K. and Shirley A. Palmer Fund
Lottie and Walter Pascoe Fund
The Elton P. and Anne S. Richards Fund
The Bob and Donna Rhoads Fund
The RoSels C. Fund
The Royals Charities Donor Advised Fund
The Scholl Fund
Alexa Taylor and Morgan Grace Schutt Fund
The Brad Scribner Donor Advised Fund
Irvin G. and Beatrice M. Shaffer Fund
Shane C. Stewart Memorial Youth Fund
The Charles and Ruth Shartle Fund
David L. Thun Family Fund
VA Productions, Inc. Charitable Fund
The Don and Joanne van Roden Fund
To determine the method, or mix of methods, that make the most sense for structuring a gift through Berks County Community Foundation, this information should be reviewed with a competent financial, tax or estate planner.
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