BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC

EIN: 042422074 501(c)(3)

PITTSFIELD, MA

Total Revenue
$17,420,803
Total Expenses
$17,333,505
Total Assets
$3,817,914
Net Assets
$1,761,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
BRYAN HOUSE
Phone
4134454503
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL INC, founded in 1966, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $17.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO FIND CREATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS WHICH PROMOTE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND ALLEVIATE THE DESTABILIZING EFFECTS OF POVERTY. OUR VISION IS SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,817,583

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM TO HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR HEATING BILLS. THE PROGRAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 AND ENDS APRIL 30 EACH YEAR. ALL...

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LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) - FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM TO HELP LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR HEATING BILLS. THE PROGRAM BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 AND ENDS APRIL 30 EACH YEAR. ALL HEATING TYPES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE: OIL, PROPANE, KEROSENE, COAL, CORD WOOD, WOOD PELLETS, NATURAL GAS, ELECTRIC, AND EVEN SOME HOUSEHOLDS THAT HAVE HEAT INCLUDED IN THE RENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,845,057 Revenue: $7,242,337

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND HEATING ASSISTANCE - THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED WITH A COMBINATION OF FEDERAL AND UTILITY COMPANY FUNDING. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SAVE INDIVIDUALS DOLLARS BY INCREASING THE...

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ENERGY CONSERVATION AND HEATING ASSISTANCE - THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED WITH A COMBINATION OF FEDERAL AND UTILITY COMPANY FUNDING. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SAVE INDIVIDUALS DOLLARS BY INCREASING THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THEIR HOMES AND APARTMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMPLETE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PROPERTY AND A PRIORITIZED SCOPE OF WORK. QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS ARE THEN GIVEN A WORK ORDER TO PERFORM THE PERMANENT WEATHERIZATION WORK TO HIGH STANDARDS. ELIGIBLE WORK INCLUDES INSULATION, WEATHER-STRIPPING, AIR SEALING, AND OTHER MINOR REPAIRS TO SAVE ENERGY. IN SOME CASES, HEATING SYSTEMS ARE REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

Program 3
Expenses: $868,218 Revenue: $19,218

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD DISTRIBUTION, ASSET DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONNECTOR PROGRAM, AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,109,855
Program Service Revenue $7,261,555
Investment Income $4,375
Other Revenue $45,018
TOTAL REVENUE $17,420,803

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,588,130
Salaries & Benefits $2,476,530
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $16,530,858
Other Expenses $1,268,845
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,333,505

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,420,803 $19,306,404 -0.1%
Expenses $17,333,505 $18,999,419 -0.1%
Net Income $87,298 $306,985 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
40
Volunteers
96

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$168,478
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRYAN HOUSE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW DERES VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDRE CHARBONNEAU TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLYSON HOLMES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYN MINER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HALL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BECHTEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GWEN CARIDI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBIE VON SCHLEGELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA PROPER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA LAROCQUE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH LEONCZYK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00
Officer
$145,375 $23,103 $168,478
MARGARET SHEEHAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 16.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $17,420,803 $17,333,505 $3,817,914 $87,298
2024 $19,306,404 $18,999,419 $3,896,898 $306,985
2023 $19,522,947 $19,229,432 $5,007,747 $293,515
2022 $16,009,775 $15,919,187 $2,763,554 $90,588
2021 $16,047,815 $15,992,771 $7,838,241 $55,044
2020 $11,023,073 $10,984,722 $1,615,019 $38,351
2019 $11,746,791 $11,667,280 $1,527,854 $79,511
2018 $10,470,785 $10,448,440 $1,388,432 $22,345
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