"Berkshire Grown's connections and community are key to keeping farming sustainable, and I'm proud to support that."
There are many ways you can support local farmers and help build a strong, resilient local food system.
For questions about gifts, please contact Director of Development, Stephanie Bergman by email or phone.
MONTHLY GIVING
Join our community of monthly givers and make a difference for Berkshire Grown throughout the year! Monthly gifts are a convenient way for you to support Berkshire Grown’s work and provide us with reliable monthly income. Your pre-authorized gift is automatically debited from your credit/debit card each month.
HONORARY & MEMORIAL GIFT
Pay tribute to someone special with a gift that supports local farms and helps build a thriving, just local food system. These gifts are a wonderful way to commemorate a birthday or other special occasion or honor the memory of someone special.
GIFTS FROM YOUR DONOR-ADVISED FUND
Many supporters give to Berkshire Grown through a donor-advised fund (DAF) to benefit local farms and a thriving, just local food system. Through your DAF you can recommend grants to Berkshire Grown one time, monthly, or whenever you’d like to make a difference.
Learn more and give through your DAF here
MAKE A TAX-FREE GIFT FROM YOUR IRA
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, allow individuals age 70½ or older to use their IRAs to maximize their charitable impact by making direct distributions up to $105,000 per year to 501(c)(3) charities without having to count the distributions as income for federal income tax purposes.
If you are age 73 or older and must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), your QCD gift can satisfy your RMD without increasing your income taxes.
Learn more and give through your IRA here
MATCHING GIFTS
Double the impact of your membership dues or donation through your employer’s matching gift program!
Learn More about Employer Matching here
STOCKS & SECURITIES
Donating stocks and securities is a valuable way to support Berkshire Grown. By gifting appreciated assets, you can avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full market value. To make a gift, contact Director of Development, Stephanie Bergman at stephanie@berkshiregrown.org or 413-528-0041.
MAKE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
Create a lasting legacy by including Berkshire Grown in your will. Your planned gift ensures that future generations will benefit from your generosity and passion for local farms and food.
Learn more about including Berkshire Grown in your estate planning
DONATE BY MAIL
To send a check, please make payable to “Berkshire Grown” and mail to PO Box 983, Great Barrington, MA 01230
CALL US
We’d love to talk with you! Donate by phone with your credit card, get stock transmittal instructions, discuss making a bequest, or learn more about our work.
