Nonprofit · EIN 04-2578986
BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | 990 | $7,392,403 | $6,720,303 | $672,100 | $4,522,089 | $1,570,880 | $2,951,209 |
| February 28, 2025 | 990 | $7,465,754 | $7,570,131 | -$104,377 | $3,014,900 | $896,979 | $2,117,921 |
| February 29, 2024 | 990 | $7,882,996 | $6,974,375 | $908,621 | $3,220,062 | $997,764 | $2,222,298 |
| February 28, 2023 | 990 | $6,752,340 | $7,226,804 | -$474,464 | $2,511,852 | $1,198,175 | $1,313,677 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $228,628
- Program service revenue
- $7,160,453
- Investment income
- $766
- Other revenue
- $2,556
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $138,664
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,446,942
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,462,668
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,813
- Accounting fees
- $23,000
- Occupancy
- $220,782
- Travel
- $200,429
- Depreciation
- $44,901
- Program services (functional)
- $6,288,998
- Management and general (functional)
- $360,643
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,662
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,014,900
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,522,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,570,880
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,951,209
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $304,659
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,871,209
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $80,000
- Gross receipts
- $7,392,403
- Employees
- 103
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT RANDOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,084 | $9,897 |
| LORI KAYS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE DOUCETTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY RUSH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA HOULE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA DELOS SANTOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE DOUCETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA MUIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCINE GERMAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY COUGHLIN BERRIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND GOCHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHASTA BONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLA GUNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT RANDOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $133,905 | $10,723 |
| LORI KAYS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE DOUCETTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCINE GERMAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA DELOS SANTOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYMOND GOCHEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 29, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT RANDOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $122,462 | $10,461 |
| SUE DOUCETTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI KAYS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDY RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCINE GERMAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended February 28, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT RANDOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,165 |
| ANN BEECHAM | CFO Officer | 40 | $70,774 |
| SUE DOUCETTE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LORI KAYS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE JOHNSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA BLEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CASSANDRA PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON GODFREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCINE GERMAINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 MEADOW LN, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-5618
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRETT RANDOM, 1 MEADOW LANE, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- Signed the 990
- BRETT RANDOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (413) 499-0137
- Website
- WWW.BERKHS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WHITTLESEY PC
Mission
TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS BY INSPIRING EACH CHILD'S LOVE OF LEARNING, PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES, ADVOCATING FOR EQUITY, AND FOSTERING A CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HALF-DAY PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS FOR THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLD CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND PROVIDES HOME-BASED SERVICES FOR YOUNG THREE YEAR OLD CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL READINESS, SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND MENTAL HEALTH COMPONENTS.Expenses $3,609,275 · revenue $3,606,688
- CHILDCARE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN 2.9 - 5 YEARS OF AGE OF WORKING PARENTS, PARENTS ATTENDING SCHOOL, PARENTS LOOKING FOR WORK, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE CONSIDERED "AT RISK". THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC), HAS BEEN SELF-ASSESSED AT LEVEL 111 OF THE QRIS AND FOLLOWS ALL HEAD START PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND THE HEAD START ACT OF 2007.Expenses $2,679,723 · revenue $3,556,321
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | February 28, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | February 28, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | February 29, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2578986
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- February
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,522,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,392,403
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | February 2026 | $7,392,403 | $6,720,303 | $4,522,089 | XML |
| 990 | February 2025 | $7,465,754 | $7,570,131 | $3,014,900 | XML |
| 990 | February 2024 | $7,882,996 | $6,974,375 | $3,220,062 | XML |
| 990 | February 2023 | $6,752,340 | $7,226,804 | $2,511,852 | XML |
| 990 | February 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | February 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2578986).
Questions about BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC
- What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC is 04-2578986.
- Is BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names BRETT RANDOM.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,084 (BRETT RANDOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BERKSHIRE COUNTY HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $7,392,403, expenses of $6,720,303 and total assets of $4,522,089 at year end.
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