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Berkshire Family Young Mens Christian Association Inc

EIN 04-2104837 · Pittsfield, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PUT CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY INTO PROGRAMS THAT BUILD HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR ALL.

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
285
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$128,514, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. DAYCARE PROGRAM- PROVIDED A SAFE, NURTURING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN STARTING AT THE AGE OF 1 MONTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN, AS WELL AS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 14. THE BERKSHIRE FAMILY YMCA DAYCARE IS A LICENSED PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE. THERE ARE TWO BRANCHES IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MA- PITTSFIELD AND NORTH ADAMS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. MEMBERSHIPS & OTHER RELATED FEES - THE BERKSHIRE FAMILY YMCA OFFERED A WIDE RANGE OF FITNESS, WELLNESS, RECREATIONAL AND PHYSICAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. IT SERVED OVER 10,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE AND PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH THREE BRANCH LOCATIONS.
  3. $508,544 spent. CAMPS - PROVIDES SAFE, NURTURING AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT TO BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 5 TO 12. HELPS TO DEVELOP CHILDREN'S SKILLS IN ACADEMICS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR.
  4. $882,271 spent. ADULT - TEACHES CONCEPTS OF HEALTHY LIVING AND IMPROVES PERSONAL WELL BEING.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - VARIOUS SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE WELL BEING AND INTERACTING WITH OTHERS TO BECOME MORE CIVIC MINDED. YOUTH SPORTS - ENCOURAGE, EDUCATE AND TRAIN YOUTH IN VARIOUS PHYSICAL PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.AQUATICS - TEACH AND PROMOTE WATER SPORTS AND EXERCISE AS A PART OF ONE'S FITNESS PROGRAM OR LIFESTYLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1944.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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