2026-04-23T11:02:39-07:00 2025-11-30 042511474 Lombardi & Keegan 35 Pearl Street Pittsfield MA 01201 990 2024-12-01 132586807 BERKSHIRE CHORAL INTERNATIONAL INC BERK 4132298526 75 NORTH STREET SUITE 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 2026-04-23 true true JOHN J KEEGAN P00496315 4134993733 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z STEVEN F SMITH 75 NORTH STREET SUITE 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 2115911 false X WWW.BERKSHIRECHORAL.ORG X 1956 MA TO FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION IN GENERAL WITH EMPHASIS ON CHORAL SINGING, AND TO GIVE CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL PERFORMANCES 12 11 18 12 0 393016 224049 1643639 1826992 47436 33540 31330 2084091 2115911 0 0 640134 687757 0 91996 1503807 1676871 2143941 2364628 -59850 -248717 8074431 8485744 386639 343634 7687792 8142110 TO FOSTER MUSIC EDUCATION IN GENERAL WITH EMPHASIS ON CHORAL SINGING, AND TO GIVE CONCERTS AND OTHER MUSICAL PERFORMANCES false false 1792773 Berkshire Choral International (BCI) primarily serves adult amateur choral music singers. BCI expands the horizons of singers through participation in exhilarating performances, enriching travel and cultural exploration, lifelong music education, and connection to an inspiring community of choral artists.BCI is a non-profit educational organization which serves an average of over 500 adult amateur singers each year (578 singers in 2025) through five unique immersive programs that range from 4 days to a full-week residency. Participants pay room, board, and tuition to study, rehearse, and perform a variety of choral literature under the direction of distinguished guest conductors and professional faculty.The organizations programming creates enriching world-class experiences that are not readily available to adult amateur musicians. Its artistic and educational intent is to explore and elevate the full range of choral music expression. Outcomes include improved personal musicianship skills, vocal training, and immersive participation in ensemble singing.Typical music education activities include two intensive choral ensemble rehearsals per day and classes on musical topics including music theory, solfege, history and repertoire taught by a professional faculty. Individualized voice lessons are available for an additional fee. In addition to providing a professional-quality concert experience in respected venues, participants also enjoy cultural excursions and free time for socializing. 1792773 true true false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 36 0 false 18 true false true EI false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false MA X X THE ORGANIZATION 4132298526 75 NORTH STREET SUITE 310 PITTSFIELD MA 01201 STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 157441 0 23187 ANDREA SHACKFORD FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 123421 0 21283 HAROLD BINGHAM CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CONSTANCE KANE Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLYANN NELSON Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA CROSE Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CATHERINE PETERSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH FERST Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERIN R FREEMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHOHEI KOBAYASHI Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESS PERRY Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICKY DAVIS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID YAW Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 280862 44470 2 false true false 0 22300 201749 224049 CHORISTER SERVICE INCOME 26796 26796 PROGRAM FEES AND TUITION 1756207 1756207 SCORES 24 24 TICKET SALES 43965 43965 1826992 33540 33540 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN 31330 31330 31330 2115911 1858322 33540 0 0 0 0 183646 55094 91823 36729 0 375564 181525 156754 37285 26945 10091 12868 3986 57016 23837 25084 8095 44586 18866 19819 5901 0 0 20800 20800 0 0 0 65960 61409 4551 184950 184950 0 9901 9901 0 785223 748023 37200 29710 15240 14470 0 0 0 0 5198 5198 20940 9557 11383 CONCERT AND ORCHESTRA 236411 236411 ADMINISTRATION 123545 55601 67944 CHORISTER AND RELATED SERVICES 119550 117486 2064 SUMMER STAFF 43711 43711 30972 30972 2364628 1792773 479859 91996 120462 56076 1509097 1504644 0 0 0 0 0 0 220440 247675 57646 48707 7755 8939 0 0 0 0 6216677 6668410 8074431 8485744 152124 132260 89250 96900 145265 114474 386639 343634 X 5222296 5501617 2465496 2640493 7687792 8142110 8074431 8485744 X -248717 703035 X false true X true false X 941345 562677 444989 393016 224049 2566076 10519 1260967 1425791 1643639 1826992 6167908 0 0 0 951864 1823644 1870780 2036655 2051041 8733984 0 0 8733984 140847 141949 31915 47436 33540 395687 0 140847 141949 31915 47436 33540 395687 0 24580 31330 55910 1092711 1965593 1927275 2084091 2115911 9185581 0.95080 0.93130 0.04310 0.06540 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 6071412 696735 214211 6553936 5203792 867620 6071412 4790592 30000 383200 5203792 5130576 -339984 4790592 4613052 517524 5130576 0.61300 0.15400 0.23300 true false false 1018 339 679 56628 48368 8260 8939 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN COMMUNITY FOUNDAT 6553936 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 114474 6668410 OPERATING LEASE PAYABLE 114474 114474 2115911 2115911 2115911 2364628 2364628 2364628 EUROPE 0 68 HAVE 1 BANK ACCOUNT CONCERT PERFORMANCES 721273 68 68 721273 721273 false false false false false false X X X false false false false false false false false false STEVEN F SMITH President & CEO 157441 23187 180628 STEVEN F SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO CHORUS AMERICA BOARD false 11205 DONATION & SPONSOR false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PERFORMS A SEPARATE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE AUDITOR/PAID PREPARER AND REPORTS THE RESULTS OF THAT REVIEW TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY AT THE SPRING MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The compensation committee investigated compensation information from comparable organizations using Form 990 information for national and local non-profits. In addition, the Board reviewed performance during fiscal year 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990 is available on Guidestar.The audited financial statements, Form 990 and MA Form PC are available on the Massachusetts Attorney Generals website.The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public on request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN COMMUNITY FOUND = $703035