Berkshire Community Action Council Inc

Organization Overview

Berkshire Community Action Council Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (P28) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Berkshire Community Action Council Inc employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Community Action Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Berkshire Community Action Council Inc generated $16.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION IS DESIGNATED THE ANTI-POVERTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS AND ANY NEIGHBORING AREA THAT MAY BE APPROPRIATE. IT WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING POVERTY BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THE CREATION OF OPPORTUNITIES IN EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT, AND FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH PEOPLE LIVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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.


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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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Leonczyk
Executive Director
$136,475
Richard Alcombright
President
$0
Barbara Proper
Vice President
$0
Walter Oreinstein
Treasurer
$0
Michael Taylor
Secretary
$0
Margaret Sheehan
Chief Financial Officer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Williams Fix It Heating & Plumbing Llc
Weatherization
$117,940
Hvac Technologies
Weatherization
$110,109
Mr Rooter
Weatherization
$109,141
Jp George & Son Inc
Weatherization
$164,314
Weider Ernest J
Weatherization
$138,377
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$12,041
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $13,535,121
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$101,333
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,648,495
Total Program Service Revenue$2,316,453
Investment income $907
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $43,920
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,009,775

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Berkshire Community Action Council Inc has recieved totaling $383,695.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts Inc

Hatfield, MA

PURPOSE: FOOD FOR THE NEEDY

$272,206
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc

Sheffield, MA

PURPOSE: FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF AND GENERAL PROGAMMING

$111,200
The Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$39
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