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Berkshire Dream Center Inc

EIN 45-2794461 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE HOPE, REBUILD LIVES, AND HELP OTHERS REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. WE PROVIDE HELP TO THOSE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY MEETING BOTH TANGIBLE AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

Income
$319,825
Spending
$319,330
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
4
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$43,200, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $54,990 spent. RELIGIOUS SERVICES:EVERY WEEK WE GATHER TOGETHER FOR OUR SUNDAY SERVICES TO BUILD OUR FAITH AND OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE AN AVERAGE OF 100 PEOPLE THAT ATTEND OUR SERVICES. ON SUNDAYS, WE HAVE OUR MAIN FAMILY SERVICE AND KIDZ DREAM ZONE SERVICE THAT IS SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN. WE ALSO MEET THROUGHOUT THE WEEK IN LIFE GROUPS, HOST A 12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM AND GROWTH TRACK. THESE ARE ALL MEANT TO SUPPORT PEOPLE ON THIER SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.
  2. $202,498 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH:OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH INCLUDES; MARKET-STYLE FOOD PANTRY, MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, BERKSHIRE HOPE HOUSE, SNAP PROGRAM PROVIDER, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOMELESS OUTREACH, DIAPERS, ADOPT A BLOCK, PROJECT CONNECTION, LIFE GROUPS, THANKSGIVING MEALS, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS TO CHILDREN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!
  3. $19,492 spent. BRIGHT MORNINGSTAR KITCHEN:THE BRIGHT MORNINGSTAR KITCHEN IS THE ONLY RESTAURANT-STYLE SOUP KITCHEN IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY WHERE RESIDENTS CAN COME AND ENJOY A 3-COURSE MEAL COMPLETELY FREE OF COST. BEYOND BEING A MEAL SITE, THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING TAILORED TO THE REGIONAL HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, PROVIDING NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND REAL-LIFE SKILLS NEEDED TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 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 October 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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