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Berkshire County Arc Inc

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Human Services Pittsfield, MA EIN 042218928 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Berkshire County Arc Inc

Berkshire County Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries & autism in Berkshire & Hampden Counties in Mass.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsfield, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1958

Mission

Berkshire county arc is committed to assisting and supporting individuals in their quest to identify and realize their chosen life styles.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P82Z
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 89%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.43%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.91
Program expenses$0.91 ($51.1 million)
91% to programs beats the peer average (89%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Berkshire County Arc Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Pittsfield, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 042218928. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $57M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Berkshire County Arc Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Berkshire County Arc Inc is located in Pittsfield, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Berkshire County Arc Inc has $57M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Berkshire County Arc Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $57M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Berkshire County Arc Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Berkshire County Arc Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 89%. Visit the Berkshire County Arc Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Berkshire County Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries & autism in Berkshire & Hampden Counties in Mass. Berkshire County Arc Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Berkshire County Arc Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $57M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Berkshire County Arc Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Berkshire County Arc Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042218928, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MI
Michael Ferry
Chair

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amber S•••••
DIR BI SERVICES
AN
Anthony M•••••
Director
BE
Bernard M•••••
VP OF RESIDENTIAL
BL
Blanca D•••••
CFO
BO
Bob S•••••••
Director
BR
Bruce M•••••••
Treasurer
CA
Caroline E•••••
DIR OF NURSING
DE
Debra J••••
VICE CHAIR
DO
Douglas C••••••••
Director
DR
Dr M••• P•••••
CLERK
ER
Eric H•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer R•••
VP RES & CLINICAL
JO
Joanne S•••••
Director
KA
Kathy C••••
Director
KE
Kenneth S•••••
CEO
KR
Kristi N••••••
VP OF HUMAN RES
KR
Kristine H••••••
RES SUPPORT
LI
Linda C••••••••
Director
MA
Maryann H••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
MI
Michael F••••
Chair
MI
Michael L•••
VICE CHAIR
SO
Sonja H••••••
EXEC VICE-PRES
TH
Thomas J H••••
ASST TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$56.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$50.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$48.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$47.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$39.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Berkshire County Arc Inc This page 93 $56.8 million 91%
Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc 93 $11.7 million 87%
Alu Like Inc 93 $10.2 million 91%
The Arc Baltimore Inc 93 $54.6 million 88%
Hudson Community Enterprises Inc 93 $23.5 million 92%
Achieva Support 93 $38.1 million 86%
Amherst H Wilder Foundation 93 $64.1 million 81%
Community in Motion 93 $15.6 million 98%
Adec Inc 93 $24.0 million 88%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Berkshire County Arc Inc

What is Berkshire County Arc Inc?
Berkshire County Arc Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsfield, United States. Berkshire County Arc serves individuals with developmental disabilities, brain injuries & autism in Berkshire & Hampden Counties in Mass.
When was Berkshire County Arc Inc founded?
Berkshire County Arc Inc was founded in 1958.
Who leads Berkshire County Arc Inc?
Michael Ferry serves as Chair.
Where is Berkshire County Arc Inc located?
Headquartered in Pittsfield, United States.
What is Berkshire County Arc Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Berkshire County Arc Inc trustworthy?
Berkshire County Arc Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Berkshire County Arc Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042218928.
What is Berkshire County Arc Inc's website?
http://www.bcarc.org