EIN 86-2361326

Berkshire Immigrant Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Berkshire Immigrant Center advocates for the rights of all immigrants by helping them navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with affordable legal services, local resources, and education. BIC's caseworkers, who are U.S. Department of Justice partially accredited representatives, perform immigration services. The center provides low-cost legal services to major charitable and educational exempt purposes. Robert Bogomolny runs the organization, which is located in Pittsfield, MA.
Total revenues
$892,520
2022
Total expenses
$315,902
2022
Total assets
$689,060
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Berkshire Immigrant Center

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.

Who funds Berkshire Immigrant Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)For Berkshire County Pandemic Relief and the One World Celebration$102,158
The Bessemer Giving FundGeneral Support$25,000
Massachusetts Bar Foundation (MBF)Berkshire Immigrant Center Legal Services$22,500
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Berkshire Immigrant Center

NameTitleCompensation
Melissa CanavanExecutive Director
Sheryl LechnerDevelopment Director
Jennifer SmithEducation Director
Sheryl ServedCapital Campaign Manager
Hillary HoldsProgram Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Berkshire Immigrant Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$764,702
Program services$62,444
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$65,374
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$892,520

Form 990s for Berkshire Immigrant Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-09-29990View PDF
2021-062021-10-29990EZView PDF
Data update history
December 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
December 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $22,500 from Massachusetts Bar Foundation (MBF)
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from October Mountain Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsHuman service organizationsEthnic centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesImmigration
Characteristics
Political advocacyPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
67 E St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Metro area
Pittsfield, MA
Website URL
berkshireic.org/ 
Phone
(413) 445-4881
IRS details
EIN
86-2361326
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P84: Ethnic, Immigrant Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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