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Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center Inc

EIN 04-2178889 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE A MULTI-SERVICE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON GIRLS, TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE, CONFIDENT AND PERSONALLY FULFILLED INDIVIDUALS.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
71
Volunteers
142
Highest pay
$162,511, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $684,315 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS HAS THREE CLASSROOMS: ONE FOR INFANTS AND TWO FOR TODDLERS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS - THE CHILD'S FIRST EDUCATORS - TO RAISE HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS. THIS CARING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN INDEPENDENCE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. PROGRAM SERVED 32 CHILDREN WITH 6,177 FULL DAY SERVICE UNITS THIS YEAR AND IS LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS EEC.
  2. $456,711 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN HAS TWO CLASSROOMS: ONE FOR PRESCHOOL AND ONE FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS - THE CHILD'S FIRST EDUCATORS - TO RAISE HAPPY, HEALTHY KIDS. THIS CARING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES A SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND NURTURING PLACE FOR CHILDREN TO GROW AND LEARN INDEPENDENCE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. PROGRAM SERVED 39 CHILDREN WITH 6,972 FULL DAY SERVICE UNITS THIS YEAR AND IS LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS EEC.
  3. $601,259 spent. THE ABC SCHOOL AGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVES GIRLS AND BOYS, AGES 5 THROUGH 14, PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE, SAFE AND SUPERVISED PROGRAM WHILE PARENTS/CAREGIVERS ARE WORKING OR GOING TO SCHOOL THEMSELVES. EACH CHILD IS ENCOURAGED AND MOTIVATED TO LEARN FROM THE PROGRAM'S SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. NATIONAL STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT CHILDREN INVOLVED IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE LESS LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAVIORS. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROMOTE SAFETY BY REDUCING YOUTH VIOLENCE, OFFERING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AND EDUCATING YOUTH ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. THIS PROGRAM IS GIVEN ONSITE AT THE BRIGHAM CENTER. THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION CARE (EEC) LICENSES THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SERVED 220 CHILDREN WITH 24,662 FULL DAY SERVICE UNITS THIS YEAR.
  4. $638,012 spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION, AQUATICS, CAMP STEVENSON-WITAWENTIN, GIRLS INCORPORATED OF THE BERKSHIRES AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1953.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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