Berkshire Environmental Action Team Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Berkshire Environmental Action Team Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkshire Environmental Action Team 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 12/2022, Berkshire Environmental Action Team Inc generated $354.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $253.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM (BEAT) IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT. WE PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR WILDLIFE IN SUPPORT OF THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SUSTAINS US ALL. BEAT OPERATES ON A STRONG FOUNDATION OF SCIENCE TO FIND, STOP, AND PREVENT POLLUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCIENCE-BASED STEWARDSHIPWE INVOLVE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS, STUDENTS, AND INTERNS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING AND MONITORING. PROJECTS INCLUDE: WILDLIFE TRACKING AND HABITAT MONITORING, ROAD-STREAM CROSSING ASSESSMENT TO SEE IF FISH AND OTHER WILDLIFE CAN PASS SAFELY UNDER THE ROADS, RIVER & PARK CLEANUPS, INVASIVE SPECIES MAPPING AND REMOVAL, STORMWATER PIPE OUTFALL SURVEYING AND WATER QUALITY TESTING TO CATCH POLLUTION CURRENTLY GETTING INTO OUR WATERWAYS.
NORTHEAST WILDLIFE TRACKERS - THE MISSION IS TO CONVENE, NETWORK, MOTIVATE, AND INSPIRE WILDLIFE TRACKERS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST. THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WE AIM TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM CONNECTIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR INSPIRING WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION BY BRINING TOGETHER A RANGE OF ISSUES AND EXPERIENCES CONNECTED TO WILDLIFE.BERKSHIRE ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE - WAS NOT FUNDED THIS YEAR. SOME FUNCTIONS WERE COVERED UNDER OUR EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM.VARIOUS OTHER INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR WILDLIFE IN SUPPORT OF THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SUSTAINS US ALL.
WATCHDOGGING / NO FRACKED GAS IN MASSWE WORK WITH HUNDREDS OF ACTIVISTS TO STOP NEW - AND GET OFF OLD - FRACKED "NATURAL" GAS (METHANE) AND OTHER FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROMOTE CLEAN, CAREFULLY SITED RENEWABLE ENERGY ALTERNATIVES INSTEAD.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & OUTREACHWE PUBLISH A FREE, WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER WITH ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS, CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AND PUBLIC NOTICES. WE MAINTAIN AN EXTENSIVE WEBSITE: THEBEATNEWS.ORG. WE HOLD MONTHLY COMMUNITY GATHERINGS CALLED GREEN DRINKS WITH A DIFFERENT PRESENTER EACH MONTH. AND WE OFFER MANY NATURAL HISTORY & ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS, WALKS, TALKS, AND INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FUTHER INFORMATION.NORTHEAST WILDLIFE TRACKERS - THE MISSION IS TO CONVENE, NETWORK, MOTIVATE, AND INSPIRE WILDLIFE TRACKERS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST. THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WE AIM TO DEVELOP LONG-TERM CONNECTIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR INSPIRING WILDLIFE HABITAT PROTECTION BY BRINING TOGETHER A RANGE OF ISSUES AND EXPERIENCES CONNECTED TO WILDLIFE.BERKSHIRE ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE - WAS NOT FUNDED THIS YEAR. SOME FUNCTIONS WERE COVERED UNDER OUR EDUCATION & OUTREACH PROGRAM.VARIOUS OTHER INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT FOR WILDLIFE IN SUPPORT OF THE NATURAL WORLD THAT SUSTAINS US ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elia Del Molino President/chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Logan Malik Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Scott Mcginnis Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Winn Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ari Zorn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Pelto Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $18,958 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $321,391 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,770 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,349 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,076 |
Investment income | $40 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $354,384 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $35,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,756 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,563 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,927 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,853 |
Advertising and promotion | $145 |
Office expenses | $13,902 |
Information technology | $1,991 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,614 |
Travel | $1,954 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,785 |
Insurance | $2,997 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $253,842 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,838 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $85,511 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $625 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $137,916 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $307,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $205,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,987 |
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 | $307,890 |