Form990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
237 COURT STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
READING, PA19601
D Employer identification number

23-2769892
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 41,851,969
F Name and address of principal officer:
KEVIN MURPHY
237 COURT ST
READING,PA19601
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BCCF.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1994
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF BERKS COUNTY
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 8
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 234
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,052,296 11,000,038
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,761,789 2,578,844
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 335,950 150,597
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 4,150,035 13,729,479
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,094,549 2,896,485
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 613,487 629,373
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet401,644    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 955,454 1,135,864
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,663,490 4,661,722
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 486,545 9,067,757
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 45,461,601 51,964,330
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,806,289 4,917,725
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 40,655,312 47,046,605
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,803,245 including grants of $ 2,896,485 ) (Revenue $ 33,140 )
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS PEOPLE FIND THE BEST WAY TO MAKE CHARITABLE GIFTS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MANAGES 314 DIFFERENT FUNDS, EACH ESTABLISHED WITH A SPECIFIC PURPOSE DETERMINED BY THE ORIGINAL DONOR. SOME DONORS HAVE DECIDED IT IS BEST TO LEAVE THE USE OF THE FUNDS TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD. IN THIS WAY, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CAN REMAIN FLEXIBLE AND RESPONSIVE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 3,803,245
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
21
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
8
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCJ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
PA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
THE ORGANIZATION
237 COURT STREET
READING,PA19601
(610) 685-2223
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) KEVIN K MURPHY
PRESIDENT & CEO
 37.50 X   X       131,409 0 19,190
(2) FRANCES A AITKEN
TREASURER & VP FINANCE
 37.50     X       98,140 0 8,631
(3) KATHLEEN D HERBEIN
BOARD CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) P SUE PEROTTY
VICE CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) JAY R WAGNER
SECRETARY
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(6) LATISHA BERNARD SCHUENEMANN
ASST TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(7) JOHN DEVER
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) DANIEL BOYER III
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) JAMES S BOSCOV
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) MARY ANN CHELIUS SMITH
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) JAMES GILMARTIN
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) CHRIS PRUITT
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) THOMAS LEIDY
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) AL WEBER
MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) MARY ANN ULLMAN
MEMBER
 1 X                
(16) J WILLIAM WIDING
MEMBER
 1 X                


Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 229,549   27,821
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 88,288
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		10,911,750
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 391,525
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,000,038
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 998,930     998,930
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6,200  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 6,200  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 6,200 6,200    
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 29,565,621  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 27,985,707  
c Gain or (loss) 1,579,914  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,579,914     1,579,914
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 75,260
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 254,240
b Less: direct expenses ...b 136,783
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 117,457   117,457
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Management fee income 900,099 21,315 21,315    
b Other income 900,099 5,625 5,625    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 26,940
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 13,729,479 33,140   2,696,301
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 2,329,465 2,329,465
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 567,020 567,020
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 254,342 60,697 91,908 101,737
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 297,893 194,827 64,618 38,448
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 13,265 6,278 3,540 3,447
9 Other employee benefits ....... 23,688 10,820 6,934 5,934
10 Payroll taxes ........... 40,185 18,594 11,388 10,203
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 161,580 129,473 32,107 0
c Accounting ........... 22,548 0 22,548 0
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 196,490 196,490 0 0
g Other .......... 24,813 6,108 18,705 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 61,072 20,358 20,357 20,357
13 Office expenses ....... 18,996 5,512 8,068 5,416
14 Information technology ...... 74,717 24,955 24,881 24,881
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 142,321 107,432 17,450 17,439
17 Travel ............ 5,298 2,837 1,230 1,231
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 55,018 21,674 16,672 16,672
20 Interest ........... 82,912 27,637 27,638 27,637
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 179,967 50,391 79,185 50,391
23 Insurance .............. 30,714 4,238 4,238 22,238
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a Dues & Subscription 17,887 7,155 5,366 5,366
b Conference center 257 257 0 0
c Park Program Exp 11,027 11,027 0 0
d Special Events 50,247 0 0 50,247
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 4,661,722 3,803,245 456,833 401,644
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 715,235 1 397,905
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,443,909 2 1,031,626
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 259,985 3 489,218
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 23,682 4 30,977
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 1,553,153 7 1,630,291
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9 2,632
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,654,958
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 536,667 6,014,532 10c 6,118,291
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 32,879,449 11 38,478,443
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 2,571,656 12 3,784,947
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 45,461,601 16 51,964,330
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 69,151 17 148,325
18 Grants payable .......... 1,260,215 18 1,290,918
19 Deferred revenue .......... 88,288 19 52,639
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,417,116 23 2,548,058
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 971,519 25 877,785
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 4,806,289 26 4,917,725
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 40,544,043 27 46,921,419
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 111,269 28 125,186
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 40,655,312 33 47,046,605
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 45,461,601 34 51,964,330
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
13,729,479
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
4,661,722
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
9,067,757
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
40,655,312
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-2,676,464
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
47,046,605
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Software ID: 11000175
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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 2,553,950 2,980,943 926,337 2,052,296 1,412,883 9,926,409
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 2,553,950 2,980,943 926,337 2,052,296 1,412,883 9,926,409
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           9,926,409
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,553,950 2,980,943 926,337 2,052,296 1,412,883 9,926,409
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,178,791 1,355,455 740,920 784,605 998,930 5,058,701
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           14,985,110
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
66.240 %
15
15
69.330 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
  		Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 1,680
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
0

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 1,680  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 1,680  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 3,801,565  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 3,803,245  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 340,162  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 85,041  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount   336,322 292,336 340,162 968,820
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        1,453,230
             
c Total lobbying expenditures   1,051 1,478 1,680 4,209
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount   84,080 73,084 85,041 242,205
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         363,308
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I-A Line 1   Direct lobbying centered around two issues 1) Research
    LIBRARY BRANCH FUNDING AND 2) FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE CLINIC FUNDING.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....... 48 266
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ... 572,383 10,427,655
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ... 944,151 1,952,334
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....... 5,783,676 36,431,127
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 35,451,135 31,687,642 29,491,651  
b Contributions ........ 10,378,532 1,380,674 1,013,309  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -300,875 6,292,913 3,943,812  
d Grants or scholarships ..... 2,590,797 3,308,633 2,528,497  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses .... 723,192 601,461 232,633  
g End of year balance ...... 42,214,803 35,451,135 31,687,642  
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 69,000 232,154 301,154
b Buildings ................   6,105,225 430,640 5,674,585
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   78,224 45,651 32,573
e Other .................   170,355 60,376 109,979
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 6,118,291
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 3,472,675 F
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) LIMITED INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS 		212,272 F

(B) ECAP NETWORK 		100,000 C







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 3,784,947
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
ANNUITY PAYMENT LIABILITY 585,200
FUNDS HELD AS AGENCY ENDOWMENT 291,805
SECURITY DEPOSITS 780






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 877,785
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 13,729,479
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 4,661,722
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 9,067,757
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -2,644,685
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -31,779
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -2,676,464
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 6,391,293
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 2,848,135
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -2,644,685
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 3,164
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -8,043,414
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -10,684,935
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 13,533,070
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 196,490
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b -81
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 196,409
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 13,729,479
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 4,855,521
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 3,164
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 436,764
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 439,928
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,415,593
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 196,490
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 49,639
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 246,129
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 4,661,722
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt V Line 4   THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES
    AND BUSINESSES FIND THE BEST WAY TO MAKE CHARITABLE GIFTS THAT SUPPORT CAUSES OR ORGANIZATIONS THEY CARE ABOUT. THE GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A CHARITABLE GIVING STRATEGY THAT FULFILLS THEIR PERSONAL OBJECTIVES AND MAKES THE MOST SENSE FINANCIALLY. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
    LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BERKS COUNTY.
Pt X   THE FOUNDATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "INCOME TAXES" TOPIC ASC 740, FORMERLY ISSUED AS FASB INTERPRETATION NO. 48, "ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES - AN INTERPRETATION OF FASB 109". ASC 740 PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN AND ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON VARIOUS MATTERS SUCH AS DERECOGNITION, INTEREST, PENALTIES AND DISCLOSURES REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION RECOGN
Pt XI Line 8   CHANGE IN AGENCY ENDOWMENT: 49,720 & LOAN LOSS RESERVE (81,799)
Pt XII Line 2d   NET SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION ACTIVITY SHOWN ON SEPARATE
    FORM 990: (8,180,197) DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE: 136,783
Pt XII Line 4b   CONTRIBUTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND GAINS AGENCY
    ENDOWMENT: (81)
Pt XIII Line 2d   SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXPENSES SHOWN ON SEPARATE FORM
    990s: 218,482 LOAN LOSS RESERVE: 81,499 DIRECT SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES: 136,783
Pt XIII Line 4b   GRANT EXPENSE ON AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS: 49,639
    SCHEDULE D, PART I - THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A FUND KNOWN AS THE METROPOLITAN EDISON COMPANY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUND. METROPOLITAN EDISON COMPANY, A "FIRST ENERGY COMPANY" WAS A PARTY IN RESTRUCTURING
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

G/H All Star WE
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Hummel
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 108,560 126,415 94,225 329,200
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		23,000 46,560 5,700 75,260
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		85,560 79,855 88,525 253,940
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . . 19,648 4,644 27,767 52,059
6 Rent/facility costs . . 41,338 13,416 14,545 69,299
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 8,546 4,463 2,417 15,426
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 136,784
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 117,156
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number
23-2769892
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) WYOMISSING PUBLIC LIBRARY9 READING AVE
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-1237320 501C3 18,095   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) ALBRIGHT COLLEGEPO BOX 15234
READING,PA19612 		23-1352615 501C3 57,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY400 ST BERNARDINE ST
READING,PA19607 		23-1522643 501C3 20,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF BERKS COUNTYPO BOX 69
MOHNTON,PA19540 		23-1417505 501C3 45,500   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) ATONEMENT LUTHERAN CHURCH5 WYOMISSING BLVD
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		24-1484142 501C3 7,567   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) BERKS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL955 E WYOMISSING BLVD
READING,PA19611 		32-0336345 501C3 22,896   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) BERKS COUNSELING CENTER35 N 6TH ST 2ND FL
READING,PA19601 		23-2043478 501C3 7,766   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCPO BOX 7009
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-2282441 501C3 6,200   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) BERKS COUNTY CONSERVANCY25 N 11TH ST
READING,PA19601 		23-1966295 501C3 27,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNITPO BOX 16050
READING,PA19612 		23-1740825 501C3 12,200   N/A N/A REDUCE COSTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS
(11) BERKS COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT633 COURT ST 3RD FL
READING,PA19601 		23-6003049 GOV 10,500   N/A N/A K9 UNIT
(12) BERKS VISITING NURSES ASSOC1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-1466250 501C3 14,000   N/A N/A IMMUNIZATIONS
(13) BERKS WOMEN IN CRISIS50 N 4TH ST
READING,PA19601 		23-2087191 501C3 187,900   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(14) BLUE SPRUCE FOUNDATION80 SCOTLAND DR
READING,PA19606 		23-2533604 501C3 6,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) BOROUGH OF SHILLINGTONPO BOX 247
SHILLINGTON,PA19607 		23-6002944 GOV 10,000   N/A N/A ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
(16) BOYERTOWN AREA HISTORICAL SOC43 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		23-7208445 501C3 6,500   N/A N/A NEWSPRINT TO PDF
(17) BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT911 MONTGOMERY AVE
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		23-1667661 501C3 7,822   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) BOYERTOWN AREA YMCA301 W SPRING ST
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		23-2510418 501C3 6,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROP II237 COURT ST
READING,PA19601 		23-6266685 501C3 260,000   N/A N/A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJ.
(20) BREAST CANCER SUPPORT SERVICE529 READING AVE STE C
READING,PA19611 		23-2762595 501C3 8,400   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER838 PENN ST
READING,PA19602 		27-3795179 501C3 125,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH831 N WYOMISSING BLVD
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-6259703 501C3 9,400   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) CARON TREATMENT CENTERSPO BOX 150
WERNERSVILLE,PA19565 		23-6050680 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(24) CHILDREN'S HOSP COLORADO FOUNDATION13123 E 16TH AVE BOX 045
AURORA,CO80045 		84-0913462 501C3 92,000   N/A N/A RESEARCH FUND
(25) CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING1010 CENTRE AVE
READING,PA19601 		23-1352080 501C3 50,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) COMM SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ARTS201 WASHINGTON ST STE 563
READING,PA19601 		23-1974198 501C3 8,912   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) CITY OF READING POLICE DEPT815 WASHINGTON ST
READING,PA19601 		23-6001907 GOV 86,106   N/A N/A DRUG PROGRAM
(28) COMMONWEALTH OF PA2034 N FRONT ST
HARRISBURG,PA17102 		23-7400001 GOV 38,507   N/A N/A GOVERNORS RESIDENCE
(29) BERKS COUNTY 4-H PROGRAMPO BOX 520
LEESPORT,PA19533 		23-6416018 501C3 27,822   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) BERKS COUNTY CHIEF OF POLICE ASSOCPO BOX 13296
READING,PA19612 		23-2414091 501C3 7,899   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH540 WILLIAM HILTON PARKWAY
HILTON HEAD ISLAND,SC29928 		57-0470141 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A BLDG CONNECTIONS
(32) FRIENDS OF YEMIN ORDE12230 WILKINS AVE
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		22-3090463 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) FOUNDATION FOR READING PUBLIC MUSEUM500 MUSEUM RD
WEST READING,PA19611 		23-2563964 501C3 69,300   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) LIFEPATH INC3500 HIGH POINT BLVD
BETHLEHEM,PA18017 		23-7402943 501C3 12,707   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) LUTHERAN FOUNDATION625 4TH AVENUE S STE 1500
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55415 		41-1802412 501C3 9,078   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) MARY'S SHELTER736 UPLAND AVE
READING,PA19607 		23-2722494 501C3 12,243   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY1700 HAWK MOUNTAIN RD
KEMPTON,PA19529 		23-1392700 501C3 7,750   N/A N/A INTERN
(38) HUMANE SOCIETY OF BERKS COUNTYPO BOX 13662
READING,PA19612 		23-1384936 501C3 40,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY29 E PHILADELPHIA AVE
BOYERTOWN,PA19512 		23-2519885 501C3 6,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER100 BERKSHIRE BLVD
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-1728784 501C3 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL
(41) KEYSTONE WOUNDED WARRIORSPO BOX 475
BLANDON,PA19522 		27-3705313 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) MID-ATLANTIC RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCPO BOX 84
KUTZTOWN,PA19422 		22-2755963 501C3 21,000   N/A N/A FILM
(43) MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY6 PHILADELPHIA AVE
SHILLINGTON,PA19607 		23-2980611 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
(44) PA WING CAP HAWKPA WING CAP BLDG 3-108
ANNVILLE,PA17003 		75-6037853 GOV 10,000   N/A N/A COMPLETE BLDG
(45) READING MUSICAL FOUNDATIONPO BOX 14835
READING,PA19612 		23-1472487 501C3 25,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) PENN STATE BERKSPO BOX 7009
READING,PA19610 		24-6000376 501C3 11,356   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) SOUTH MOUNTAIN YMCAPO BOX 147
WERNERSVILLE,PA19565 		23-2239399 501C3 75,600   N/A N/A ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
(48) ST MARGARET'S RC CHURCH925 CENTRE AVE
READING,PA19601 		23-1352463 501C3 15,000   N/A N/A CHURCH MAINTENANCE
(49) ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL233 SPRING ST
READING,PA19601 		23-1352463 501C3 30,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH100 WEST WINDSOR ST
READING,PA19601 		23-2012265 501C3 25,800   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(51) ST PETER SCHOOL225 S 5TH ST
READING,PA19602 		23-1365296 501C3 30,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(52) PA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTERPO BOX 20339
YORK,PA17402 		23-2851213 501C3 5,611   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(53) PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTHEASTPO BOX 813
TREXLERTOWN,PA18087 		23-2450112 501C3 6,056   N/A N/A SPECTRUM
(54) TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH527 WASHINGTON ST
READING,PA19601 		23-1352493 501C3 100,000   N/A N/A ORGAN FUND
(55) TULPEHOCKEN AREA SD27 REHRERSBURG RD
BETHAL,PA19507 		23-6050725 501C3 17,417   N/A N/A PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
(56) UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTYPO BOX 702
READING,PA19603 		23-1655375 501C3 107,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(57) YMCA OF READINGPO BOX 1622
READING,PA19603 		23-1244009 501C3 12,000   N/A N/A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
(58) YMCA TRI-COUNTY AREA315 KING ST
POTTSTOWN,PA19464 		23-2282441 501C3 6,100   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(59) ZION'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST770 ZION CHURCH ROAD
HAMBURG,PA19526 		23-6265625 501C3 11,352   N/A N/A JOURNEY CAFE
(60) WYOMISSING AREA EDUC FNDTN630 EVANS AVE
WYOMISSING,PA19610 		23-2826088 501C3 29,779   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(61) US GREEN BUILDING COUNCILPO BOX 1230
CARLISLE,PA17013 		20-4577679 501C3 6,250   N/A N/A ONGOING MEMBERSHIP
(62) ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER FDTNPO BOX 316
READING,PA19603 		23-2649362 501C3 110,000   N/A N/A PALLIATIVE CARE PROG.
(63) ST CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL2330 PERKIOMEN AVE
READING,PA19603 		23-2791112 501C3 17,819   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(64) SCHUYLKILL AREA COMM FOUNDATION216 SOUTH CENTRE ST
POTTSVILLE,PA17901 		36-6422789 501C3 17,223   N/A N/A PHI DELTA FUND
(65) RODALE INSTITUTE611 SIEGFRIEDALE RD
KUTZTOWN,PA19530 		23-7606884 501C3 32,371   N/A N/A SOLAR PANELS
(66) RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPO BOX 2019
KAILUA,HI96745 		35-2129262 501C3 22,595   N/A N/A JOHNSON FUND
(67) REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF BERKS633 COURT ST 14TH FLR
READING,PA19601 		23-1719387 501C3 10,000   N/A N/A DEV 6 UNIT APT BLDG
(68) READING RECREATION COMMISSION320 SOUTH 3RD ST
READING,PA19602 		38-3860043 501C3 6,500   N/A N/A TENNIS PROGRAM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
68
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 278 453,763   N/A N/A
(2) SUPPORT FOR DEFORMED CHILDREN 2   40,427 COST VANS/VEHICLES
(3) SUPPORT FOR DEFORMED CHILDREN 3   27,795 COST RAMPS
(4) SUPPORT FOR DEFORMED CHILDREN 2   26,535 COST BATHROOM HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
(5) SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN W/ SPECIAL NEEDS 1   8,500 COST SIDEWALK & DRIVEWAY PAVING
(6) FELLOWSHIP 1 10,000   COST N/A



Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 2   GRANTEES WHO RECEIVE A GRANT FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN GENERAL OPERATING
    SUPPORT ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION.
    THROUGH THE GRANT AGREEMENT THE ORGANIZATIONS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE
    FUNDS WILL BE SPENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT. A FOLLOW-UP
    GRANT EVALUATION REPORT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION.
    FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REPORT BY THE SPECIFIED DATE RESULTS IN A LOSS
    OF CONSIDERATION FOR FUTURE GRANT DOLLARS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) KEVIN K MURPHY (i)
(ii)		 131,409
  		 
  		 
  		 
  		19,190
  		150,599
  		 
 















Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 1a   A PORTION OF SOCIAL CLUB DUES REIMBURSED DUE TO NETWORKING AND MEETINGS WITH LOCAL KEY LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 5 365,026 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( LOANS ASSIGNED ) X 6 26,499 REMAINING BALANCE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt VI, Line 11a   THE FOUNDATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE'S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS
    TO ASSIST THE BOARD IN FULFILLING ITS OVERSIGHT
    RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO MONITORING THE QUALITY,
    RELIABILITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE EXTERNAL FINANCIAL
    REPORTING PROCESS. THIS INCLUDES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL
    STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE IRS FORM 990. THE AUDIT
    COMMITTEE REVIEWS BOTH DOCUMENTS AND WILL MAKE A
    RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE BOARD
    IS PROVIDED COPIES OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    AND FORM 990 FOR REVIEW BEFORE APPROVAL.
Pt VI, Line 12c   ANNUALLY ALL BOARD MEMBERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND STAFF
    ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM.
    COMPLETED FORMS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNANCE
    COMMITTEE. ONE OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE'S ROLES IS
    TO ANNUALLY REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS
    SUBMITTED AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY DISCLOSURES IF A
    CONFLICT IS NOTED.
Pt VI, Line 15   THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY
    FOUNDATION IS REVIEWED AND DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE
    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE COMMITTEE MEETS IN
    EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT STAFF PRESENT. THEY REVIEW
    THE ESTABLISHED PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS OF
    THE PRESIDENT. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS
    INDUSTRY COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY THE COUNCIL ON
    FOUNDATIONS AS WELL AS COMPARABLE LOCAL DATA PROVIDED
    PERIODICALLY BY A REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING
    FIRM. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE RECENT
    FORMS 990 FOR A VARIETY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND
    OTHER COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS DEEMED TO BE A PEER GROUP.
    AFTER REVIEWING THAT MATERIAL, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
    ESTABLISHES A COMPENSATION LEVEL THAT IS DESIGNED TO
    RECOGNIZE CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS AND PERFORMANCE
    IN THE POSITION
Pt VI, Line 19   THE FOUNDATION HAS AN OPEN BOOK POLICY OF DISCLOSURE
    OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. ALL BOARD MEMBERS,
    COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF THE
    FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS THEY ARE
    REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY READ THE POLICY AND COMPLETE A
    QUESTIONNAIRE AS TO ANY CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE. THESE
    FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNANCE
    COMMITTEE AND, IF NECESSARY, DISCLOSURE OF ANY NOTED
    CONFLICT IS MADE TO THE BOARD, COMMITTEE, STAFF AND
    DISCLOSED IN THE FOUNDATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
    GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY ONE WHO
    ASKS FOR THEM. ALL FUND AGREEMENTS REFERENCE THE GOVERNING
    DOCUMENTS AND ARE PROVIDED TO ANYONE WHO REQUESTS A
    COPY. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE
    AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IMMEDIATELY AFTER THEY ARE
    COMPLETED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 1023 IS
    AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
990 PART IV   THE FOUNDATION HAS AUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS UNDER
LINE 12   GAAP. THIS 990 INCLUDES ONLY THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITY
    AND THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS FILE ON A SEPARATE
    BASIS. THE AUDIT WAS PERFORMED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS
    WERE ISSUED WHICH IS WHAT THE RECONCILIATION WAS
    COMPARED TO ON SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
 
Employer identification number

23-2769892
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) BERKS COUNTY COMM FDN PROPERTIES

237 COURT STREET

READING,PA19601
23-3024618 		TO ACCEPT GIFTS OF REAL PROPERTY PA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3)TYPE I NA
 
 
No
(2) BERKS COUNTY COMM FDN PROPERTIES II

237 COURT STREET

READING,PA19601
43-1985063 		TO ACCEPT GIFTS OF REAL PROPERTY PA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE I NA
 
 
No
(3) BOYERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY TRUST

237 COURT STREET

READING,PA19601
23-2287828 		ACCEPT GIFTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES PA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE I NA
 
 
No
(4) COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

237 COURT STREET

READING,PA19601
23-6783277 		ACCEPT GIFTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES PA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE I NA
 
 
No
(5) SOUTH MOUNTAIN CAMPS FOUNDATION

237 COURT STREET

READING,PA19601
26-4511865 		ACCEPT GIFTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES PA 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) TYPE I NA
 
 
No




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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) HAWLEY & MYRTLE QUIER FUND

 c 8,879,014 FMV
(2) BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PROPERTIES INC

 k 4,000 COST
(3) HAWLEY & MYRTLE QUIER FUND

 k 25,226 COST
(4) BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNATION PROPERTIES II INC

 b 260,000 COST
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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