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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1211169

BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC

Also known as BRIDGE

Tax-exempt · LEE, MA 01238

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2021$1.8M$1.8M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$1,819,607$1,751,064$68,543$983,509$660,034$323,475
December 31, 2021990 (amended)$1,066,204$1,148,825-$82,621$434,009$189,447$244,562
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,313,794
of which government grants
$230,244
Program service revenue
$505,744
Investment income
$69
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$133,625
Other salaries and wages
$632,086
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$778,675
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$87,588
Program services (functional)
$1,256,674
Management and general (functional)
$494,120
Fundraising (functional)
$270

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$402,643
Total assets, end of year
$983,509
Total liabilities, end of year
$660,034
Net assets, end of year
$323,475
Land, buildings and equipment
$137,461
Publicly traded securities
$48,960
Net assets without donor restrictions
$323,475
Gross receipts
$1,819,607
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2007
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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GWENDOLYN H VANSANTCEO
Officer
40$133,625
REV SLOAN LETMAN IVCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEFF LOWENSTEINCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VERONICA FENTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERICA BARRETOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE GLICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GABRIELA CRUZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARYANN NORISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH ADAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXIS CLAYTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GWENDOLYN H VANSANTCEO
Officer
40$104,728$4,500
REV SLOAN LETMAN IVCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFF LOWENSTEINCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
VERONICA FENTONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERICA BARRETOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEVE GLICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GABRIELA CRUZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARYANN NORISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELIZABETH ADAMSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALEXIS CLAYTORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17 MAIN ST STE 5, LEE, MA 01238-1648
In care of
% BERKSHIRE RESOURCE FOR INTEGRATIO
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
GWENDOLYN HAMPTON VANSANT, 17 MAIN STREET, LEE, MA 01238
Signed the 990
GWENDOLYN VANSANT, CEO
Phone
(413) 394-4305
Return prepared by
ADELSON & COMPANY PC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, TRAINING, DIALOGUE, FELLOWSHIP AND ADVOCACY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OBRIDGE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADVANCE EQUITY, WELLNESS, AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING TROUGHOUT THE BERKSHIRES AND BEYOND. BRIDGE ALSO HAS A ROBUST YOUTH PROGRAMMING SUPPORT SUCH AS THE HAPPINESS TOOLBOX (FOR AGES 4-14) AND REAL TALK (12-22) EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND MENTORING PROGRAMS. THIS INVOLVES POSITIVE EDUCATION, DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP, AND A PARENT/ MENTOR ENGAGEMENT COMPONENT RECOGNIZED BY MASS MENTORING IN 2016. IN ADDITION, BRIDGE SUPPORTS INTERNS AND SERVICE LEARNERS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK EXPERIENCES THROUGH AN EQUITY LENS. SINCE 2009, BRIDGE'S WOMEN TO WOMEN (W2W) PROGRAM HAS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WOMEN LEADERS IN AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. WE CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT FOR LEADERS ACROSS ALL SECTORS, AND MATCH IMMIGRANT WOMEN OR WOMEN OTHERWISE IN A TRANSITION WITH RESOURCES.
    Expenses $1,256,674 · revenue $505,744

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1211169
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$983,509
Income (IRS master file)
$1,819,607

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$1,819,607$1,751,064$983,509XML
990December 2022$1,005,975$987,778$367,844IRS
990December 2021$1,066,204$1,148,825$434,009XML
990December 2020$1,231,198$954,818$544,980IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 26-1211169).

Questions about BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC

What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC is 26-1211169.
Is BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION 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 RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names GWENDOLYN HAMPTON VANSANT.
Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,625 (GWENDOLYN H VANSANT, CEO).
How much revenue does BERKSHIRE RESOURCES FOR INTEGRATION OF DIVERSE GROUPS & EDUCATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $1,819,607, expenses of $1,751,064 and total assets of $983,509 at year end.

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