Berkshire United Way Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Berkshire United Way Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire United Way Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Berkshire United Way Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Berkshire United Way Inc has awarded 421 individual grants totaling $11,441,131. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IGNITE THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF INDIVIDUALS & ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS, CORPORATE GIFTS, SPONSORSHIPS, GOVERNMENT AND FOUNDATION GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS THESE RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THREE PRIORITY COMMUNITY ISSUES: EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY, POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY, INCLUDING READY4K, BERKSHIRE BOOKHOUSES AND WEEREAD. THE ORGANIZATION LEADS SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN FYE 6/30/22, 38 PROGRAMS WERE FUNDED ACROSS 25 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Candace Winkler President & CEO - Thru 8/31/21 | Officer | 40 | $103,573 |
Valerie Schueckler Director Of Finance - Thru 5/13/22 | Officer | 40 | $72,710 |
Laurie Gallagher Dir Thru 8/31/21;pres 9/21 - 1/22;director | OfficerTrustee | 14 | $10,600 |
Michael Stoddard Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Campbell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Wynn Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $39,300 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,996,823 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,300 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,036,123 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $63,283 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,278 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,780 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,166,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,059,250 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,759 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,955 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $409,813 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,839 |
Other employee benefits | $53,519 |
Payroll taxes | $49,422 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,036 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,837 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,658 |
Office expenses | $11,054 |
Information technology | $53,364 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,403 |
Travel | $1,111 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,211 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $35,792 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,702 |
Insurance | $7,168 |
All other expenses | $8,960 |
Total functional expenses | $2,192,781 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $905,398 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $601,842 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,103 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,708 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,277 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,435,503 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,999,831 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,379 |
Grants payable | $1,053,607 |
Deferred revenue | $10,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $80,606 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,187,592 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,441,480 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,370,759 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,999,831 |
Over the last fiscal year, Berkshire United Way Inc has awarded $1,029,500 in support to 40 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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North Adams, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY FAMILIES | $50,000 |
Pittsfield, MA PURPOSE: TRAUMA RECOVERY PROGRAM | $45,000 |
Pittsfield, MA PURPOSE: EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE | $45,000 |
Pittsfield, MA PURPOSE: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $41,000 |
Lee, MA PURPOSE: BUSY BEE LEARNING CENTER | $41,000 |
North Adams, MA PURPOSE: PARENTCHILD+ | $40,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Berkshire United Way Inc has recieved totaling $835,105.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Josephine And Louise Cranefoundation Falmouth, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $350,000 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $106,145 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $106,145 |
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND COVID EMERGENCY RESPONSE | $83,450 |
Mill Town Foundation Inc Providence, RI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $50,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $44,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,672,109 |
Earnings | -$198,415 |
Admin Expense | $12,930 |
Other Expense | $90,005 |
Ending Balance | $1,370,759 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Lighthouse Guild International Inc New York, NY | $511,507,297 | $10,629,551 |
North Star Fund Inc New York, NY | $26,831,975 | $32,265,698 |
Granite United Way Manchester, NH | $10,904,464 | $19,030,593 |
United Way Of Buffalo And Erie County Buffalo, NY | $31,555,637 | $14,020,396 |
United Way Of Long Island Deer Park, NY | $13,444,061 | $14,770,315 |
Wellington Management Foundation Boston, MA | $61,260,814 | $15,149,104 |
Keren Hayeshivot Trust Brooklyn, NY | $1,238,192 | $11,653,329 |
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc New York, NY | $32,985,153 | $13,088,201 |
United Way Of Tri County Inc Framingham, MA | $6,314,872 | $10,584,211 |
United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc New Haven, CT | $7,094,504 | $11,335,998 |
United Way Inc Hartford, CT | $29,196,738 | $12,702,734 |
United Way Of Central New York Inc Syracuse, NY | $9,420,955 | $9,385,723 |