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Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc

Through organizational resolve, skilled and dedicated staff, and dynamic leadership, bfair provides quality services, advocacy, and education for people with disabilities which affirm the rights of full inclusion.

Berkshire Family & Individual

Human Services North Adams, MA EIN 043246975 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc

BFAIR is a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families.

Founded
Headquarters
North Adams, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

Through organizational resolve, skilled and dedicated staff, and dynamic leadership, bfair provides quality services, advocacy, and education for people with disabilities which affirm the rights of full inclusion.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in North Adams, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 043246975. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc is located in North Adams, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc has $18M in annual revenue. 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 Family and Individual Resources Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Berkshire Family and Individual Resources 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 Family and Individual Resources Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

BFAIR is a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families. Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043246975, 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
0% 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

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AN
Andrew Briggs
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex F•••••••
Director
AL
Alex K••••••••••
Director
AN
Andrew B•••••
TREASURER
BA
Barbara C•••••
Director
CA
Carter W••••
Director
DA
Dana J••••••
CLERK
DA
Dana M•••••
Director
DR
Dr G••• E••••••
Director
ET
Ethel A••••••
CHIEF OPERAT
JA
Jacob D••••••••
Director
JA
Jana K••••
Director
KA
Karen R•••
Director
KI
Kim B••••
VICE CHAIR
LA
Laila B••••••
Director
MA
Marissa K•••••••
Director
MA
Martha W M•••••••••
Director
PA
Patti M••••••
Director
PE
Peter M••••••
CHAIRPERSON
RI
Rich W•••••••••
CHIEF EXECUT
ST
Stephen N••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$19.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$21.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$17.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$17.5M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc This page 89 $17.7 million -
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
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Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

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 - 66 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 Family and Individual Resources Inc

What is Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc?
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in North Adams, United States. BFAIR is a national and state accredited human service agency responsive to the unique needs of people with disabilities and their families.
When was Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc founded?
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc was founded in 1994.
Who leads Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc?
Andrew Briggs serves as Treasurer.
Where is Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc located?
Headquartered in North Adams, United States.
What is Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc trustworthy?
Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Family and Individual Resources Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043246975.
What is Berkshire Family and Individual Resources Inc's website?
http://www.bfair.org