Support Berkshire Pulse
YOUR DONATION MAKES AN IMPACT
When you give to Berkshire Pulse, you become a part of a family of individuals and organizations committed to the arts and caring for our community. Each gift supports opportunities for young people and adults to explore and develop their innate creativity while challenging their technical, intellectual, and artistic abilities. Our programs make a real and lasting difference in the lives of hundreds of students of all ages throughout the year. Plus, Pulse provides employment opportunities to more than 70 teaching artists and staff – nurturing an ever-growing community of dedicated educators and arts advocates. Show your support of joyful, health-sustaining, creative self-expression by making a donation to Berkshire Pulse today!
Learn more about Pulse’s mission and the impact of your generosity by reading our 2024 Impact Report here.
Berkshire Pulse is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Tax ID#43-2052204.
General operating support is always appreciated as it gives us the greatest flexibility to direct funds to the areas needed most. However, if you wish to help underwrite a specific program or project, please consider making a tax-deductible gift to support our work in the following areas:
Youth Performing Arts Program – Teen/Adult Community Class Program – School Programs – Community-Based Programs – Young Choreographers Program – Tuition Assistance
Ways to Support
DONATE ONLINE
Give now
The quickest and easiest way to support Berkshire Pulse! Make a one-time donation, or sign-up for recurring monthly donations, by clicking on the button below. Make a gift on behalf of yourself or in honor of a loved one.
DONATE BY MAIL
Give anytime
Make a one-time donation by mailing a check made out to “Berkshire Pulse” and send to our offices at:
Berkshire Pulse
420 Park Street, P.O. 37
Housatonic, MA 01236
GIVE FROM YOUR IRA
A tax-free gift
If you are 70.5 years of age or older, you can take advantage of this simple way to support Pulse and receive tax benefits in return. You can donate up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Pulse without having to pay income taxes on these funds.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Tax benefits
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account for charitable giving that offers an immediate tax benefit and the flexibility to support your preferred charities (such as Pulse!) right away or over time. Advantages to donating via your DAF:
- Simplicity: Your sponsoring organization handles all record-keeping, disbursements (including an option for automatic distributions), and tax receipts.
- Timing: You can request that a donation be made to the charity of your choice at any time or make automatic recurring gifts on a schedule of your choice.
- Flexible funding options: Fund your DAF with the assets of your choice, including cash, stock, securities, and even real estate.
If you are interested in donating to Berkshire Pulse through your DAF, please note that Pulse’s tax ID number is 43-2052204.
EMPLOYER MATCH
Increase your support
Many employers offer matching gift programs in which the company will match charitable contributions made to non-profits by their employees. Some companies even offer to match gifts made by retirees. This is a simple way of doubling or even tripling your support of Pulse!
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
Another way to give
Cash contributions aren’t the only ways you can show your support of Pulse. We also gladly accept donated items and in-kind services including office furniture and supplies, new and gently-used dancewear, gift certificates to area businesses, hosting a donor event, and more. We will create a tax receipt for the estimated cost of your donated item or service so your gift is still considered 100% tax-deductible.