Nonprofit · EIN 88-4260268
BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC
Tax-exempt · PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $182,506 | $189,507 | -$7,001 | $57,099 | – | $57,099 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $106,532 | $89,900 | $16,632 | $64,100 | – | $64,100 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $107,706 | $85,454 | $22,252 | $22,252 | – | $22,252 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,558
- Program service revenue
- $66,948
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $91,929
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,875
- Occupancy
- $11,400
- Printing, publications and postage
- $4,078
- Other expenses
- $80,225
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,100
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,099
- Cash, savings and investments
- $57,099
- Gross receipts
- $182,506
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taylor | Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Nazira Vargas Martinez | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Diandra Mongeon-Curich | Board Clerk | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Lowenstein | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Erin Kaplan | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taylor | Board President | 1 | $0 |
| Nazira Vargas Martinez | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Diandra Mongeon-Curich | Board Clerk | 1 | $0 |
| Jessie Fried | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Lenski | Director of Education & Outreach | 30 | $0 |
| Cass Santos-China | Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
| Michael Taylor | Board President | 2 | $0 |
| Nazira Vargas Martinez | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Emma Lenksi | Board Clerk | 2 | $0 |
| Jessie Fried | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Casi Kristant | Co-Chair | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 34 DEPOT ST STE 207, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201-5130
- In care of
- % CASS SANTOS CHINA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 34 DEPOT ST SUITE 207, Pittsfield MA 012011467
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Cass Santos China, 18 Waubeek Road Pittsfield MA, Suite 207, Pittsfield MA 01201
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cass Santos China, Executive Director
Mission
To promote the visibility inclusion equity and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals and families in Berkshire County through community-building events education advocacy and year-round programming. Key accomplishments in 2023 include: Hosting our largest LGBTQ+ Pride Festival to date with over 3,000 attendees 7th annual festival 2nd Annual Parade Launching the first After Party after the festival. Developing and Providing a Safe Spaces training to over a dozen businesses and nonprofits. Leasing our first office space. Writing our first grant from Mass Humanities and and receiving $40,000 to hire two part-time staff. Collaborating with community partners on economic empowerment housing and gender-affirming care access.
Program accomplishments
- The Safe Spaces Project: Berkshire Pride provided LGBTQ+ cultural competency training to schools businesses and nonprofits across the region. In 2024 146 individuals participated in trainings that improved organizational policies and practices. Expenses included facilitator fees training materials and coordination. The program directly increased awareness safety and inclusivity in workplaces schools and community spaces.
- The Berkshire Pride Festival & Parade in 2024 drew more than 3,000 attendees to Pittsfield making it the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the Berkshires and Western Mass. The event featured local and regional performers over 200 vendors and resource tables and a highly visible parade through downtown. Expenses covered entertainment logistics permits and community outreach. This program fosters visibility inclusion and cultural vitality across the region as well as being an economic driver for Central Berkshire County. The Festival & Parade in 2024 drew more than 3,000 attendees to Pittsfield making it the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in the Berkshires. The event featured local and regional performers over 200 vendors and resource tables and a highly visible parade through downtown. Expenses covered entertainment logistics permits and community outreach. This program fosters visibility inclusion and cultural vitality throughout the county.
- Berkshire Pride offered year-round youth and community programming including an after-school program and a Youth Pride celebration. Youth centered events such as our back to school preparations event included a trans youth clothing exchange resource fair and school supplies. Berkshire Pride was able to serve more than 1200 youth providing safe affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and family helping build leadership resilience and community connection.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4260268
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $182,506
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $182,506 | $189,507 | $57,099 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $106,532 | $89,900 | $64,100 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $107,706 | $85,454 | $22,252 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Cass Santos China | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-4260268).
Questions about BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC
- What is the EIN of BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC is 88-4260268.
- Is BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERKSHIRE PRIDE 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 PRIDE 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 PRIDE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Cass Santos China.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BERKSHIRE PRIDE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,506, expenses of $189,507 and total assets of $57,099 at year end.
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