Forest River Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, and Thor Industries Inc. today announced the establishment of a Community Foundation to be funded jointly and to benefit employees and their families during times of need. The Elkhart, Ind.-based manufacturers reported in a news release that the Forest River/Thor Community Foundation will be jointly funded by the two companies and will provide grants of up to $20,000 per qualifying employees or families to help cover unforeseen, emergency financial need due to a family crisis, acute illness, natural disaster, fire or other hardship.