Nonprofit · EIN 27-0054356
BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $582,043 | $511,073 | $70,970 | $623,608 | $100 | $623,508 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $550,801 | $514,369 | $36,432 | $559,121 | $6,583 | $552,538 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $544,541 | $336,325 | $208,216 | $519,494 | $3,388 | $516,106 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $579,828
- of which government grants
- $215,357
- Program service revenue
- $454
- Investment income
- $103
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,658
- Other revenue
- $1,658
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,787
- Other salaries and wages
- $264,048
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $392,106
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,975
- Occupancy
- $6,098
- Travel
- $5,134
- Depreciation
- $18,507
- Program services (functional)
- $394,249
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,935
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,889
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $559,121
- Total assets, end of year
- $623,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100
- Net assets, end of year
- $623,508
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $377,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $510,495
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $113,013
- Gross receipts
- $582,043
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRITTANY EBELING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,102 | $5,685 |
| ELIA DEL MOLINO | PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI STIFFLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN MALIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PELTO | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE WINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE WINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $55,861 |
| ELIA DEL MOLINO | PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TERRI STIFFLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LOGAN MALIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAREN PELTO | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCGINNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE WINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANE WINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,725 | $900 |
| ELIA DEL MOLINO | PRESIDENT/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN MALIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MCGINNIS | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE WINN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI ZORN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PELTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI STIFFLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 20 CHAPEL ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-8502
- In care of
- % BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRITTANY EBELING, 20 CHAPEL ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- Signed the 990
- BRITTANY EBELING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (413) 464-9402
- Website
- THEBEATNEWS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADELSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
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. PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME OF OUR WORK.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $74,239
- 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.Expenses $205,702
- 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 - IS NOW A PROJECT 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.Expenses $114,308 · revenue $454
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0054356
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $623,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $582,043
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $582,043 | $511,073 | $623,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $550,801 | $514,369 | $559,121 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $544,541 | $336,325 | $519,494 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $354,384 | $253,842 | $307,890 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 27-0054356).
Questions about BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC
- What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC is 27-0054356.
- Is BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM 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 ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRITTANY EBELING.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,102 (BRITTANY EBELING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BERKSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION TEAM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $582,043, expenses of $511,073 and total assets of $623,608 at year end.
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