Nonprofit · EIN 86-2361326
BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC
Also known as BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $849,780 | $739,544 | $110,236 | $1,290,780 | $33,605 | $1,257,175 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $789,918 | $551,236 | $238,682 | $1,168,630 | $21,691 | $1,146,939 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $747,507 | $540,088 | $207,419 | $944,757 | $48,278 | $896,479 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $572,626
- Program service revenue
- $60,543
- Investment income
- $2,751
- Net income from fundraising events
- $213,860
- Other revenue
- $213,860
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $351,606
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $503,010
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,860
- Occupancy
- $28,525
- Travel
- $331
- Program services (functional)
- $506,180
- Management and general (functional)
- $186,531
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,168,630
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,290,780
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,605
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,257,175
- Publicly traded securities
- $674,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,257,175
- Gross receipts
- $892,685
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA HOCHBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID RUSSELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AURIC ENCHILL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA ESCOBAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATE BARTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN PUDDESTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN SEAGRAVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE SIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY SHAPSHAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIANNA POUTASSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERTA MCCULLOCH-DEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BURBANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AHMED ISMAIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARUDA SIMONSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ZLATNIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA CANAVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA CANAVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,923 |
| KATE BARTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA HOCHBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DARIANA CASTRO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AURIC ENCHILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AHMED ISMAIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOGOMOLNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA ESCOBAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE SIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY SHAPSHAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIANNA POUTASSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERTA MCCULLOCH-DEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH ZLATNIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORENA DUSNOV 2023-MAY 2023 | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $66,399 |
| MICHELLE LOPEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $62,268 |
| KATE BARTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA HOCHBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT BOGOMOLNY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA CHRISTOFF | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AHMED ISMAIL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AURIC ENCHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GLORIA ESCOBAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE SIEGEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STANLEY SHAPSHAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DARIANA CASTRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIANNA POUTASSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA CANAVAN MAY 2023-PRESENT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 141 NORTH ST SUITE 303, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-5156
- In care of
- % MICHELLE LOPEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA CANAVAN, 141 NORTH STREET SUITE 303, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA CANAVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (413) 445-4881
- Website
- WWW.BERKSHIREIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ADELSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
IMMIGRATION SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY BIC'S CASEWORKERS WHO ARE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PARTIALLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES. OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FURTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO MAJORITY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S EDUCATION DIRECTOR PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES TO IMMIGRANTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH CAPABILITIES OR PREPARE FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST AND INTERVIEW IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE OIMMIGRATION SERVICES: PERFORMED BY BIC'S CASEWORKERS WHO ARE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PARTIALLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES. THE PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 4PM AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S OFFICES AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201. OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES FURTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO MAJORITY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.U.S. CIVICS CLASSES AND CITIZENSHIP TEST/INTERVIEW PREPARATION:THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER'S EDUCATION DIRECTOR PROVIDES FREE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON CLASSES TO IMMIGRANTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH CAPABILITIES OR PREPARE FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST AND INTERVIEW IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY BETWEEN 9AM AND 4PM AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201.THE ACTIVITY FURTHERS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING FREE U.S. CIVICS CLASSES AND CITIZENSHIP TEST/INTERVIEW PREPARATION TO ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS. THESE FREE CLASSES ARE FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, PANELS, AND PRESENTATIONS:BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE GREATER COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION ABOUT IMMIGRATION, RESOURCES, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, LANGUAGE ACCESS, CULTURAL COMPETENCY, AND OTHER TOPICS ON MUTUALLY AGREED UPON DATES/TIMES BETWEEN BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AND ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY ENTITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED AT THE BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER AT 67 EAST ST., PITTSFIELD, MA 01201, VIRTUALLY THROUGH AN ONLINE PLATFORM, OR AT ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS, SCHOOL, OR COMMUNITY ENTITY'S SITE. THIS PROGRAM FURTHERS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL EXEMPT PURPOSES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION LAWS AND POLICIES, IMMIGRATION HISTORY, AND LOCAL RESOURCES FOR THE IMMIGRANT POPULATION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND FUNDRAISERS/CAMPAIGNS.Expenses $506,180 · revenue $60,543
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
- 86-2361326
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,290,780
- Income (IRS master file)
- $892,685
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $849,780 | $739,544 | $1,290,780 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $889,272 | $551,412 | $1,256,208 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $747,507 | $540,088 | $944,757 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $892,520 | $315,902 | $689,060 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 86-2361326).
Questions about BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC is 86-2361326.
- Is BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER 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 IMMIGRANT CENTER 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 BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER 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 BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA CANAVAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BERKSHIRE IMMIGRANT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $849,780, expenses of $739,544 and total assets of $1,290,780 at year end.
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