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Berkshire Immigrant Center Inc

EIN 86-2361326 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMMIGRATION SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY BIC'S CASEWORKERS WHO ARE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PARTIALLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES. OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FURTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO MAJORITY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S EDUCATION DIRECTOR PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES TO IMMIGRANTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH CAPABILITIES OR PREPARE FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST AND INTERVIEW IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE.

Income
$849,780
Spending
$739,544
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 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 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $506,180 spent. SEE SCHEDULE OIMMIGRATION SERVICES: PERFORMED BY BIC'S CASEWORKERS WHO ARE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PARTIALLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES. THE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 4PM AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S OFFICES AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201. OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FURTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO MAJORITY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.U.S. CIVICS CLASSES AND CITIZENSHIP TEST/INTERVIEW PREPARATION:THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S EDUCATION DIRECTOR PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES TO IMMIGRANTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH CAPABILITIES OR PREPARE FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST AND INTERVIEW IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 4PM AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201.THE ACTIVITY FURTHERS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING FREE U.S. CIVICS CLASSES AND CITIZENSHIP TEST/INTERVIEW PREPARATION TO ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS. THESE FREE CLASSES ARE FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, PANELS, AND PRESENTATIONS:BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE GREATER COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION, RESOURCES, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, LANGUAGE ACCESS, CULTURAL COMPETENCY, AND OTHER TOPICS ON MUTUALLY AGREED UPON DATES/TIMES BETWEEN BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AND ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY ENTITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201, VIRTUALLY THROUGH AN ONLINE PLATFORM, OR AT ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY ENTITY'S SITE. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES, IMMIGRATION HISTORY, AND LOCAL RESOURCES FOR THE IMMIGRANT POPULATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.

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 September 2021.

    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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