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Elder Services of Berkshire County Inc

EIN 04-2542001 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ELDER SERVICES MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BERKSHIRE ELDERS, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABLITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION, AND TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$28.5 million
Spending
$26.1 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
4.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
189
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$189,618, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $6.9 million spent. STATE HOME CARE PROGRAM (SERVED 1,208 CLIENTS):PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST ELDERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. CASE MANAGERS COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY (BOTH CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL), DEVELOP A SERVICE PLAN, ARRANGE FOR SERVICES FROM ONE OF THE MANY PROVIDERS WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS, AND MONITORS SERVICES ON A SCHEDULED AND AS-NEEDED BASIS. SERVICES GENERALLY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY HEALTH, HOME HEALTH AIDE, HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM IS BASED ON AGE, RESIDENCE AND A NEED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR A REGULATED NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES OR INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
  2. $7.6 million spent. COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAM (SERVED 142 CLIENTS):PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST ELDERS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. CASE MANAGERS COMPLETE AN ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY (BOTH CLINICAL AND FINANCIAL), DEVELOP A SERVICE PLAN, ARRANGE FOR SERVICES FROM ONE OF MANY VENDORS WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS, AND MONITORS SERVICES ON A SCHEDULED AS-NEEDED BASIS. SERVICES GENERALLY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: ADULT DAY HEALTH, HOME HEALTH AIDE, HOMEMAKER, PERSONAL CARE, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM REQUIRES THAT THE ELDER BE CLINICALLY ELIGIBLE FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT AND BE RECEIVING MASSHEALTH.
  3. $2.7 million spent. NUTRITIONMEALS ON WHEELS - THE MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEBOUND ELDERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PURCHASE OR PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS. MEALS ARE DELIVERED DAILY WEEKDAYS. THERE ARE NO INCOME GUIDELINES, HOWEVER THERE ARE FRAILTY GUIDELINES.CONGREGATE MEALS - THE CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL AT A CENTRAL LOCATION. ELDERS "CONGREGATE" AT A LOCAL MEAL SITE OFTEN LOCATED IN A NEARBY SENIOR CENTER TO EAT AND SOCIALIZE. CONGREGATE MEALS ARE OFTEN COMBINED WITH RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.MEDICALLY TAILORED AND VEGETARIAN MEALS - WITH THE ADDITION OF THE ARPA TITLE III NUTRITION FUNDING, MEDICALLY TAILORED MEALS, WHICH INCLUDE CARDIAC AND RENAL OPTIONS, HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS AND VEGETARIAN MEALS HAVE BEEN ADDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BERKSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
  4. $7.3 million spent. CLINICAL ASSESSMENT & ELIGIBILITY, PROVIDENCE COURT, MONEY MANAGEMENT, LONG TERM CARE OPTIONS, AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER OPTIONS COUNSELING, TITLE IIIE, OTHER TITLE III PROGRAMS, TITLE V SENIOR EMPLOYMENT, ADULT FOSTER CARE, GROUP FAMILY CARE, BERKSHIRE SHINE, NAVICARE

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 1976.

    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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