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Berkshire South Regional Community

EIN 04-3348584 · Gt Barrington, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND COMMON PURPOSE THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND TO ENHANCE THE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES.

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
148
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$128,183, executive director

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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 26 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. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $846,783 spent. BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF PRESCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL (OOS) SERVICES IN THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE STATE LICENSED AND PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, WARM, AND ACCEPTING THAT ENCOURAGES LEARNING THROUGH FUN AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. OUR PRESCHOOL SERVES CHILDREN AGES TWO YEARS NINE MONTHS TO KINDERGARTEN READY. THE ARRAY OF OOS PROGRAMS INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL, EARLY DISMISSAL, SNOW DAY AND SCHOOL VACATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AGES FIVE TO TWELVE YEARS OLD. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER SUMMER CAMP FOR BOTH THESE AGE GROUPS. THE GOAL OF OUR PROGRAMS IS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN MEANINGFUL, EDUCATIONAL, FUN AND SAFE PROGRAMMING.
  2. $1.4 million spent. BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER IS TRULY A COMMUNITY ORIENTED CENTER. WE SERVE PEOPLE FROM 17 TOWNS IN THE AREA AND BEYOND, FROM BABIES TO SENIORS. OUR LARGEST PROGRAM IS OUR MEMBERSHIP. FOR MEMBERS, THERE ARE OVER 40 FITNESS AND AQUATICS OFFERINGS EACH WEEK. WE HAVE CERTIFIED TRAINERS AND PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF WELLNESS AND OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACHIEVING HEALTH (NOAH) THROUGH ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES. THE CENTER ALSO WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA SUCH AS FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS, COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS, THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, BERKSHIRE HEALTH SYSTEMS, BERKSHIRE COUNTY KIDS PLACE AND OTHERS.
  3. $408,167 spent. BERKSHIRE SOUTH REGIONAL COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE SOUTHERN BERKSHIRES THROUGH A MULTITUDE OF OFFERINGS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. WE DELIVER DIRECT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY. MANY PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY OR SOME FOR A FEE. FREE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WEEKLY COMMUNITY SUPPER, SUPPORT GROUPS, WEEKLY SINGING CHORUS, UKULELE BAND AND MORE. OUR FEE BASED PROGRAMS OFFER RECREATION IN GYMNASTICS, DANCE, PLAY GROUPS, BRIDGE GAMES, TEEN LEADERSHIP AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFER LANGUAGE CLASSES AND AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATIONS FOR LIFEGUARD, FIRST AID, CPR AND MORE. THE CENTER ALSO IS CONTRACTED TO SUPERVISE LOCAL TOWN PARKS; LAKES AND PLAYGROUND.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1997.

    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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