Law Foundation Of Berks County
- Assets
- $808.3k
- Revenue
- $169.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Reading, PA
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-2770367
Organization Overview
Law Foundation Of Berks County is located in Reading, PA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, 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. Law Foundation Of Berks County 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 12/2022, Law Foundation Of Berks County generated $169.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $152.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Law Foundation Of Berks County has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $338,952. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE EFFORTS IN BERKS COUNTY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LAW FOUNDATION OF BERKS COUNTY PROVIDED $50,400 IN GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE GRANTS PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF TEMPORARY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND RETAIN JOBS. IN ADDITION, FUNDING ASSISTED WITH EFFORTS TO PROTECT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED ANIMALS. AND GRANTS SUPPORTED INITIATIVES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS, CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION, AND THOSE SEEKING TO BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. WHILE THE EXACT NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED IS UNKNOWN, THE ORGANIZATIONS WHO RECEIVED FUNDING HAVE REPORTED THAT HUNDREDS, IF NOT MORE THAN 1,000, MEMBERS OF THE GREATER READING AREA HAVE BENEFITTED FROM PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE LAW FOUNDATION OF BERKS COUNTY. FINALLY, THE FOUNDATION'S BOOK 'EM PROGRAM PROVIDED MORE THAN 1,500 BOOKS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN IN THE 17 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT. APPROXIMATELY 80 VOLUNTEER READERS VISITED THE PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS TO READ TO THE STUDENTS DURING BOOK 'EM WEEK IN MAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Valerie West ESQ President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William R Blumer ESQ Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Merlin R Dunkelberger Jr CPA Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James M Smith ESQ Ex-Officio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances A Aitken CPA Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark S Caltagirone CPA Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $163,926 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $163,926 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,957 |
| 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 | $169,883 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,507 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $152,938 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,977 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $695,295 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $808,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $808,272 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $808,272 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Law Foundation Of Berks County has awarded $50,400 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CASA OF BERKS COUNTY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $22,900 |
COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROJECT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - THE BRIDGE FUND PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |