BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE INC (EIN 472531703) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DIANE PEARLMAN

Phone

4135284223

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit that reported $307K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE (BFMC) CREATES EDUCATIONAL, WORKFORCE AND PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FILM AND MEDIA INDUSTRY AS AN ECONOMIC INITIATIVE FOR THE WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS REGION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $305,722

Program Service Revenue $931

Investment Income $9

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $306,662

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,000

Salaries & Benefits $123,567

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $262,353

Other Expenses $167,401

TOTAL EXPENSES $303,968

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$306,662	$255,346	+0.2%
Expenses	$303,968	$248,998	+0.2%
Net Income	$2,694	$6,348	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$64,170

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KAREN ZINK	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LAWRENCE RE	VICE CHAIR AND TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHUCK WALKER	CLERK	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTA KIRSIS	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK AVNET	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC LEVIN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
RONALD FROHNE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAWRENCE HAZZARD	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY IGNASZEWSKI	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA NEWMAN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
CARL SPRAGUE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE PEARLMAN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$64,170	$0	$64,170

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	$306,662	$303,968	$195,951	$2,694
2024	$255,346	$248,998	$192,877	$6,348
2023	$275,290	$114,707	$185,541	$160,583

BERKSHIRE FILM AND MEDIA COLLABORATIVE INC