Nonprofit · EIN 04-2848510
HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $51,981,628 | $48,999,210 | $2,982,418 | $43,926,654 | $21,377,465 | $22,549,189 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $48,155,671 | $47,384,680 | $770,991 | $40,465,628 | $21,250,193 | $19,215,435 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $45,660,990 | $44,977,678 | $683,312 | $35,812,387 | $18,750,588 | $17,061,799 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,035,489
- of which government grants
- $113,831
- Program service revenue
- $48,588,201
- Investment income
- $2,163,857
- Net rental income
- $91,141
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,849,803
- Net income from fundraising events
- $102,940
- Other revenue
- $194,081
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $599,259
- Other salaries and wages
- $33,148,259
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,294,414
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $100,966
- Accounting fees
- $40,000
- Occupancy
- $1,777,000
- Travel
- $95,280
- Depreciation
- $1,131,791
- Program services (functional)
- $44,191,848
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,672,602
- Fundraising (functional)
- $134,760
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,465,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,926,654
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,377,465
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,549,189
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,270,989
- Publicly traded securities
- $17,565,694
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,549,189
- Gross receipts
- $57,924,605
- Employees
- 734
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAUN V CUSSON | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $348,596 | $55,638 |
| JEFFREY DELISLE | PSYCHAITRIST Highest-paid employee | 22 | $293,329 | $15,521 |
| CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CHIEF OPEARTING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $221,410 | $43,893 |
| MARK A PLACIDO | TREASURER & CFO Officer | 40 | $155,950 | $18,351 |
| MICHELE MORIN | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,368 | $21,203 |
| GERARD BURKE | FORMER PRESIDENT/PROJECT COORDINATOR Former | 40 | $130,723 | $25,756 |
| JAMES SORRENTINO | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,216 | $27,515 |
| ASHLEY KELLOGG | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,587 | $25,291 |
| MICHELE A BUTLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH KEATOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CUYLER | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE A DELLEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLARD E HODGKINS III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS W GOGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS B MARINARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK N MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATIE BRELSFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SHELA LEVANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN P WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CELIA R NORCROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAUN V CUSSON | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $343,072 | $55,070 |
| JEFFREY DELISLE | PSYCHAITRIST Highest-paid employee | 27 | $307,228 | $16,620 |
| CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CHIEF OPEARTING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $216,745 | $40,958 |
| MARK A PLACIDO | TREASURER & CFO Officer | 40 | $146,471 | $19,067 |
| GERARD BURKE | FORMER PRESIDENT/PROJECT COORDINATOR Former | 40 | $128,142 | $36,007 |
| MICHELE MORIN | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,377 | $20,990 |
| JAMES SORRENTINO | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,248 | $26,268 |
| ALLISON BILLARD | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,983 | $23,768 |
| MICHELE A BUTLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH KEATOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CUYLER | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE A DELLEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLARD E HODGKINS III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS W GOGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS B MARINARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK N MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE BRELSFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELA LEVANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CELIA R NORCROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERARD BURKE | FORMER PRESIDENT/PROJECT COORDINATOR Former | 40 | $309,705 | $85,687 |
| SHAUN V CUSSON | PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $295,170 | $27,781 |
| JEFFREY DELISLE | PSYCHAITRIST Highest-paid employee | 27 | $299,266 | $17,650 |
| CHRISTOPHER SMITH | CHIEF OPEARTING OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $204,285 | $30,950 |
| MICHELE MORIN | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,713 | $24,321 |
| MARK A PLACIDO | TREASURER & CFO Officer | 40 | $145,874 | $9,809 |
| JAMES SORRENTINO | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,783 | $26,908 |
| APRIL ROCHE | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,345 | $16,346 |
| OLUDARE ABIONA | SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,109 | $16,845 |
| MICHELE A BUTLER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH KEATOR | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS W GOGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CLARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE A DELLEA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLARD E HODGKINS III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CUYLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS B MARINARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK N MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE BRELSFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELA LEVANTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN P WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PIGNATELLI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 788 SOUTH ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-8237
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHAUN V CUSSON, 788 SOUTH STREET, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- Signed the 990
- SHAUN V CUSSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (413) 499-7924
- Return prepared by
- ADELSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK AND 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A SMALL DAY PROGRAM PRIMARILY FOR LOCAL SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- HILLCREST CENTER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (HIGHPOINT) - THIS PROGRAM IS A TRAUMA INFORMED CARE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTING FOR STUDENTS WITH A VARIETY OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS AND MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS INCLUDING, PHYSICAL AGGRESSION, SELF-INJURY AND SUICIDAL IDEATION, SUBSTANCE USE AND FIRE SETTING, AMONG MANY OTHERS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ON-SITE YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AS WELL AS A STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL AND MILIEU ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. OUR MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE DELIVERED BY NURSES ON-SITE AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INTENSELY STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIOS. THIS ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS INCLUDING COPING SKILLS, EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS, MINDFULNESS SKILLS AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY PREPARE FOR TRANSITION TO A LOWER LEVEL OF CARE OR COMMUNITY SETTING.Expenses $13,373,412 · revenue $15,652,526
- INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO BREAK THE DEBILITATING CYCLE OF MULTIPLE FAILED PLACEMENTS AND REPEATED HOSPITALIZATIONS EXPERIENCED BY OUR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS STABILIZATION AND COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CHALLENGES. ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF CARE AND TREATMENT INCLUDE SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SMALL CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITH ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE READILY AVAILABLE, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, NURSING SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES SUCH AS SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. THE PROGRAM FACILITY IS LOCATED IN THE BERKSHIRE HILLS OF GREAT BARRINGTON, MA.Expenses $10,792,761 · revenue $12,478,843
- AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - OFFERS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DAY AND INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PROGRAM'S HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO ENSURES A SAFE, CARING AND HIGHLY STRUCTURED TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT. TO MONITOR PROGRESS, THE ORGANIZATION USES STATE-OF-THE-ART COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS FOR ONGOING ASSESSMENTS OF SOCIAL NEEDS, COMMUNICATION, ACADEMIC/SKILL ACQUISITION, VOCATIONAL NEEDS, RECREATION AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULITIES. THE PROGRAM FACILITY IS LOCATED IN THE BERKSHIRES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, AND HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE SAFETY AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE AUTISM POPULATION.Expenses $10,049,266 · revenue $9,359,357
- OTHER TREATMENT RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE DAY TREATMENT AND EDUCATION UNIT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN LEARN TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THEY NEED TO LEARN AND BE SUCCESSFUL. OTHER TREATMENT RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE ASD DAY PROGRAM.Expenses $9,976,409 · revenue $11,097,475
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-2848510
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,926,654
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,924,605
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $51,981,628 | $48,999,210 | $43,926,654 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $48,155,671 | $47,384,680 | $40,465,628 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $45,660,990 | $44,977,678 | $35,812,387 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $41,848,314 | $41,125,984 | $31,700,149 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 04-2848510).
Questions about HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC
- What is the EIN of HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC is 04-2848510.
- Is HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS 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 HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHAUN V CUSSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $348,596 (SHAUN V CUSSON, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $51,981,628, expenses of $48,999,210 and total assets of $43,926,654 at year end.
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