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Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc

EIN 04-3246975 · North Adams, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLVE, SKILLED AND DEDICATED STAFF, AND DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP, BFAIR PROVIDES QUALITY SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHICH AFFIRM THE RIGHTS OF FULL INCLUSION.

Income
$19.2 million
Spending
$18.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
300
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$204,924, interim ceo

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 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $5.4 million spent. BERKSHIRE RESIDENTIAL - PROVIDES FLEXIBLE AND INDIVIDUALIZED LIVING ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY, RANGING IN AGE FROM YOUNG ADULT TO ELDERLY.
  2. $498,692 spent. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORTS - PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, PLANNED AND EMERGENCY RESPITE FOR FAMILIES, OUTREACH, SOCIAL CLUBS, BI-LINGUAL SERVICES FOR SPANISH SPEAKING PERSONS, INTENSIVE FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORTS FOR ADOLESCENTS, EDUCATION AND SELF ADVOCACY SUPPORTS, AND FAMILY WORKSHOPS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. BERKSHIRE DAY - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, AND BRAIN INJURIES. SERVICES INCLUDE CLINICAL, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES AS WELL AS ON-SITE NURSING CARE, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.
  4. $9.3 million spent. ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY - PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY, INCLUDING ADULT COMPANION, CHORE SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, DAY SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS & COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND TRANSPORTAION EXPENSES 1,555,780 REVENUE 1,187,474 ADULT FAMILY CARE - DESIGNED FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WITH A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY OR MEDICAL CONDITION EXPENSES 634,335 REVENUE 599,269 ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON RESIDENTIAL EXPENSES 4,568,154 REVENUE 5,892,151 SHARED LIVING EXPENSES 539,800 REVENUE 605,509 COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORT EXPENSES 913,178 REVENUE 892,124 EMPLOYMENT/CIES EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 1,125,017 REVENUE 1,184,629
  5. ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY - PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH AN ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY, INCLUDING ADULT COMPANION, CHORE SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, DAY SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS & COMMUNITY HABILITATION AND TRANSPORTAION EXPENSES 1,555,780 REVENUE 1,187,474 ADULT FAMILY CARE - DESIGNED FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WITH A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY OR MEDICAL CONDITION EXPENSES 634,335 REVENUE 599,269 ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON RESIDENTIAL EXPENSES 4,568,154 REVENUE 5,892,151 SHARED LIVING EXPENSES 539,800 REVENUE 605,509 COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORT EXPENSES 913,178 REVENUE 892,124 EMPLOYMENT/CIES EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES 1,125,017 REVENUE 1,184,629

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 February 1995.

    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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