TY 2012 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
200 SOUTH STREET

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
PITTSFIELD, MA012016807

D Employer identification number

04-2104841

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 3,364,894

F Name and address of principal officer:
KRISTINE HAZZARD
200 SOUTH STREET
PITTSFIELD,MA01201

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.BERKSHIREUNITEDWAY.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1952

M State of legal domicile: MA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	21
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	21
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	16
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	575
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	16,505
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	3,861

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,330,869	2,185,775
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		247,340
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	21,975	135,888
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	150,486	172,851
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	2,503,330	2,741,854
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,312,388	1,390,084
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	592,351	709,227
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 223,984
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	328,531	443,364
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,233,270	2,542,675
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	270,060	199,179
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	3,565,236	3,824,721
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,632,944	1,729,165
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	1,932,292	2,095,556

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

Form 990 (2012)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY BY MOBILIZING RESOURCES TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 549,173 including grants of $ 429,986 ) (Revenue $ )
	GOAL 1: ENSURE KINDERGARTEN READINESS BY: - INCREASING ACCESSS TO HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. - BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS TO PARENTS TO SUPPORT CHILD EDUCATION AT HOME. - PROVIDING EARLY INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES. RESULTS TO DATE - NUMBER WHO ATTENDED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE SETTINGS: GOAL 859; ACHIEVED: 838; 98% -- AND OF THOSE 83% SHOWED PROGRESS IN ALL FIVE DEVELOPMENTAL AREAS. -97% OF STAFF IN THESE PROGRAMS RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. -92% OF PARENTS THAT TOOK PART IN FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. -APPROXIMATELY 6,694 FREE, NEW BOOKS WERE GIVEN OUT TO CHILDREN BETWEN 6 MONTHS AND 5 YEARS OF AGE AT WELL-CHILD VISITS THROUGHOUT BERKSHIRE COUNTY AT PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY PRACTICES TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY AS A DEVELOPMENTAL TOOL. -CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE PRIORITES, A VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE COMPOSED OF COMMUNITEY LEADERS LEADING PITTSFIELD PROMISE, A PILOT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO IMPROVING THE PROFICIENCY OF PITTSFIELD THIRD GRADERS READING AT GRADE LEVEL 90% BY 2020, WITH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO EXTEND COUNTY-WIDE. PITTSFIELD PROMISE IS NOW STARTING ITS SECOND YEAR.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,142,161 including grants of $ 625,300 ) (Revenue $ )
	GOAL 2: ENSURE YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO WORK, HIGHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING BY: - ADDRESSING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE THROUGH THE PITTSFIELD PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP AND THE BERKSHIRE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT USING AN "ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT" APPROACH THAT GOES BEYOND GENERAL AWARENESS TO WORKING TO CHANGE THOSE THINGS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE AND RISKY BEHAVIORS; EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT LAWS AND POLICIES RELATED TO UNDERAGE DRINKING AND DRUG ABUSE; AND ASSISTING THE COMMUNITY IN RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING PROTECTIVE BEHAVIORS. - ADDRESSING TEEN PREGNANCY THROUGH A COMMUNITY-WIDE INITIATIVE - "FACE THE FACTS-REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY" FOCUSED ON REDUCING BIRTHS TO TEENS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 19 YEARS OLD BY 10% BY 2016 USING STRATEGIES AIMED AT INCREASED ACCESS TO YOUTH-FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION ACCROSS GRADE LEVELS IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL; PARENT/ADULT EDUCATION TO SHARE VAULES AND EXPECTATIONS; BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE TEEN PREGNANCY ISSUE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY; BUILDING ASPIRATIONS AMONG OUR YOUTH. - PROVIDING MENTORING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT PROGRAMS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLEGE AND WORK-READY SKILL- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS ACROSS BERKSHIRE COUNTY'S YOUNG ADULT POPULATION. -CONDUCTED PITTSFIELD PREVENTION STRATEGIES: STICKER SHOCK, SHOULDER TAPS SURVEYS, ALCOHOL PURCHASE SURVEYS, TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL SERVICES, SAY IT PROUD AWARD, SOCIAL NORMS MARKETING CAMPAIGNS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, 411 IN THE 413 YOUTH CONFERENCE, ACTIVE PARENTING WORKSHOPS, PROM NIGHT POLICE SATURATION PATROLS, RX DRUG ROUND-UPS. -CONDUCTED FACE THE FACTS- REDUCE TEEN PREGANCY STRATEGIES: EXPANDED TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM CLUBS IN PITTSFIELD; IMPLEMENTED BILLBOARD, MOVIE AD, AND POSTER CAMPAIGNS AIMED RAISING AWARENESS, ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO TALK TO TEENS ABOUT SEX, AND DEGLAMOURIZING TEEN PREGANANCY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; PRESENTED AT SCHOOL COMMITTE AND ADVOCATED FOR REVIEW OF SEX EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS; HELD COUNTYWIDE CONFERENCE FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS, COUNSELORS, AND YOUTH WORKERS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUE OF TEEN PREGANCY PREVENTION; CONDUCTED PARENT WORKSHOPS AIMED AT PROVIDING TOOLS TO PARENTS TO TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX. -NUMBER OF YOUTH ENGAGED IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS: GOAL:196; ACHIEVED 181; 92%- AND OF THOSE 76% FELT SUPPORTED BY THEIR MENTOR. NUMBER OF YOUTH CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: GOAL:587; ACHIEVED 654: 111% - AND 89% OF THOSE PARTICIPATING IN 20 HOURS OR MORE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH LEADERSHIP/YOUTH VENTURE, AND/OR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY AS A RESULT.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 387,282 including grants of $ 334,798 ) (Revenue $ )
	GOAL 3: IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE AMONG INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL INSECURITY BY: - ASSISTING THEM IN ATTAINING OR RETAINING PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. - PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN BASIC SKILLS OR JOB SKILLS LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS TO HELP ACHIEVE ECONOMIC MILESTONES. RESULTS TO DATE - NUMBER OF FAMILIES WHO OBTAINED OR RETAINED SAFE OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING: GOAL 165; ACHIEVED 217; 132% -NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO GAINED OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT: GOAL 315; ACHIEVED 491; 156% -NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO COMPLETED FINANCIAL EDUCATION: GOAL 200; ACHIEVED 204; 102% -PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR REINVIGORATING THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWED THE OPENING OF AN ADDITIONAL SITE IN PITTSFIELD. FEDERAL FUNDS RETURNED TO BERKSHIRE COUNTY RESIDENTS AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 832,480, OF WHICH 318,637 WERE FROM THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC), AN INCREASE OF ALMOST 100% FROM 2011. THE NEW VITA SITE PREPARED 195 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS, BRINGING BACK OVER 225K INTO BERKSHIRE COUNTY (ROUGHLY 90,000 OF WHICH IS FROM THE EITC). -INVESTED 9,335 TO SUPPORT MASS 2-1-1, THE EASY-TO-REMEMBER TOLL-FREE NUMBER AVAILABLE TO CALL 24/7 FOR FREE STATEWIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses2,078,616

Form 990 (2012)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....

20a

If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Form 990 (2012)

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
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KRISTINE HAZZARDBERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC200 SOUTH STREETPITTSFIELDMA01202 (413) 442-6948

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) JOHN BISSELL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(2) MICHAEL BARBIERI........................................................................ CLERK	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) PAUL BRUCE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(4) BRENDA BURDICK........................................................................ CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) M JANET DOHONEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(6) CHRISTINE LUDWISZEWSKI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(7) JUNE ROY-MARTIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) MICHAEL BULLOCK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(9) KEN MYERS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(10) MICHAEL WYNN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(11) DOUGLAS CRANE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(12) LAWRENCE HARNETT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(13) CHRISTOPHER MATHEWS........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(14) MICHAEL FERRY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(15) DARRIN HARRIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(16) CAROL LEIBINGER-HEALEY........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(17) COLLEEN LUSSIER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) ARTHUR MILANO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) GERALD MURRAY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) STACY MCCANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) KRISTINE HAZZARD........................................................................ PRESIDENT &	35.00 .......................		X	101,137	0	8,627

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	101,137	8,627

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization

Form 990 (2012)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		2,185,775

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		1,528
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			2,185,775
			Business Code
2a	GOVERNMENT GRANTS		621110	247,340	247,340
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			247,340
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			47,199			47,199
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	84,930
b	Less: rental expenses	66,441
c	Rental income or (loss)	18,489
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			18,489		18,489
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	641,540
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	552,851
c	Gain or (loss)	88,689
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			88,689			88,689
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
	a		15,051
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		3,748
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			11,303			11,303
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	DESIGNATION REVENUES			118,177	118,177
b	ADMIN & FUND RAISING FEES ON			22,627	22,627
c	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME			4,239	4,239
d	All other revenue ....			-1,984		-1,984
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			143,059
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			2,741,854	392,383	16,505	147,191

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21	1,390,084	1,390,084
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	570,849	325,256	114,051	131,542
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	19,578	11,226	3,614	4,738
9	Other employee benefits .......	66,483	35,758	15,367	15,358
10	Payroll taxes ...........	52,317	30,367	10,025	11,925
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	11,069		11,069
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	18,845		18,845
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	29,747	6,079	22,747	921
12	Advertising and promotion ....	597	439	158
13	Office expenses .......	31,494	8,711	2,334	20,449
14	Information technology ......	23,289	14,309	3,923	5,057
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	5,997	4,243	220	1,534
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	16,634	4,568	8,978	3,088
20	Interest ...........	1,020		1,020
21	Payments to affiliates .......	26,061	8,687	8,687	8,687
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	14,679	5,320	9,359
23	Insurance ..............	3,726		3,726
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	COMMUNITY IMPACT INVESTME	104,336	104,336
b	SUBSTANCE PREVENTION PART	98,276	98,276
c	SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROJECT	16,233	16,233
d	SUPPLIES - DEV	11,369			11,369
e	All other expenses	29,992	14,724	5,952	9,316
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,542,675	2,078,616	240,075	223,984
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing .............			101,128	1	159,857
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			132,783	2	129,475
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			902,579	3	940,509
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4,152	4	5,787
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			17,003	9	26,718
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	881,454
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	515,535	291,223	10c	365,919
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			2,116,368	11	2,196,456
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			3,565,236	16	3,824,721
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			61,429	17	72,679
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			7,000	19	6,000
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			105,325	23	89,626
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................			1,459,190	25	1,560,860
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			1,632,944	26	1,729,165
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			1,538,714	27	1,742,025
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			68,338	28	11,704
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			325,240	29	341,827
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........			1,932,292	33	2,095,556
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			3,565,236	34	3,824,721

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

2,741,854

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

2,542,675

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

199,179

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

1,932,292

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

44,604

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-80,519

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

2,095,556

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

Form 990 (2012)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Non-functionally integrated

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of monetary support
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of monetary support


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	2,633,896	2,231,882	2,441,502	2,330,869	2,185,775	11,823,924
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	2,633,896	2,231,882	2,441,502	2,330,869	2,185,775	11,823,924
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						11,823,924

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,633,896	2,231,882	2,441,502	2,330,869	2,185,775	11,823,924
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	64,194	49,436	34,626	51,744	47,199	247,199
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..		12,038	9,666	4,206	3,861	29,771
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..	5,355	1,725	9,680	11,341	15,051	43,152
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						12,144,046

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

392,383

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

97.360 %

Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

97.040 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2008	(b) 2009	(c) 2010	(d) 2011	(e) 2012	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........ right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Name of the organization

BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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Name of organization
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) .....
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....	325,240	333,950	316,492	306,492
b	Contributions ........				10,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	20,359	-3,787	17,458
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........	-3,772	-4,923
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	341,827	325,240	333,950	316,492

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	128,939		128,939
b	Buildings ................	532,346	384,600	147,746
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	220,169	130,935	89,234
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				365,919

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS		1,380,749
DESIGNATION ACCRUAL CURRENT CAMPAIGN		173,020
DESIGNATIONS PAYABLE PRIOR CAMPAIGN		7,091






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		1,560,860
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Page 4

Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	2,767,655
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	44,604
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	10,592
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-29,395
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	25,801
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	2,741,854
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,741,854

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	2,604,391
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	10,592
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	51,124
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	61,716
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	2,542,675
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,542,675

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER	SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D	INVESTMENT EXPENSES -18,845 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,748 K-1 PASSTHROUGH LOSS 1,984 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS -81,181 RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES 66,441 BOOK ADJUSTMENT TO COST BASIS -1,320 FOREIGN TAX -222
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER	SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D	INVESTMENT EXPENSES -18,845 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,748 RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES 66,441 FOREIGN TAX -222 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 2

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total .................

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Page 2

Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 SPECIAL EVENTS (event type)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . .	15,051	15,051
2	Less: Contributions . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .	15,051	15,051
4	Cash prizes . . .
5	Noncash prizes . .
6	Rent/facility costs . .
7	Food and beverages .
8	Entertainment . . .
9	Other direct expenses .	3,748	3,748
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........		3,748
11	Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. ..........		11,303

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

Page 3

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number
04-2104841

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BC UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BK 742 NORTH STREET 742 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2173060	3	5,400	FMV	EDUCATION ADVOCACY
(2) CENTRAL BERKSHIRE HABITAT FOR HUMAN TAX ASSISTANCE PROG 314 COLUMBUS AVE 314 COLUMBUS AVE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3157085	3	6,325	FMV	TAX ASSISTANCE
(3) CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES INC YOUTH MENTORING PROG 210 STATE STREET 210 STATE STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2457299	3	6,500	FMV	YOUTH MENTORING
(4) LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF BERKSHIRE CO LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF BERKSHIRE CO 1 WENDELL AVENUE 1 WENDELL AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3244191	3	8,500	FMV	LITERACY VOLUNTEERS
(5) LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION ACADEMY STREET ACADEMY STREET LEE,MA01238	04-2700427	3	9,064	FMV	BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL
(6) REACH OUT AND READ INC 56 ROLAND STREET SUITE 100D BOSTON,MA021291243	04-3481253	3	10,000	FMV	LITERACY PROGRAM
(7) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BC UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BK 742 NORTH STREET 742 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2173060	3	12,000	FMV	SELF SUFFICIENCY
(8) PITTSFIELD FAMILY YMCA PITTSFIELD FAMILY YMCA 292 NORTH STREET 292 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2104837	3	15,000	FMV	EARLY CHILDHOOD PROG
(9) BERKSHIRE COUNTY ARC BERKSHIRE COUNTY ARC 395 SOUTH STREET 395 SOSUTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2218928	3	15,000	FMV	YOUTH & FAMILIES
(10) BERKSHIRE COUNTY REGIONAL EMP BERKSHIRE COUNTY REGIONAL EMPLOY 184 NORTH STREET 184 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3291395	3	17,000	FMV	INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
(11) AMERICAN RED CROSS AMERICAN RED CROSS 480 WEST STREET 480 WEST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	53-0196605	3	18,000	FMV	WORKFORCE CNA PROG
(12) LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION ACADEMY STREET ACADEMY STREET LEE,MA01238	04-2700427	3	19,000	FMV	TEEN PROGRAM
(13) CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES 210 STATE STREET 210 STATE STREET NORTH ADAMS,MA01247	04-2457299	3	20,000	FMV	EARLY EDUCATION SERV
(14) GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT 165 EAST STREET 165 EAST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2178889	3	20,000	FMV	YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
(15) SALVATION ARMY OF PITTSFIELD SALVATION ARMY OF PITTSFIELD 30 WEST STREET 30 WEST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	13-5562351	3	20,000	FMV	YOUTH & COMMUNITY
(16) UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BC UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF BK 742 NORTH STREET 742 NORTH STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2173060	3	20,000	FMV	YOUTH SKILL BUILDING
(17) ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER 43 FRANCIS AVENUE 43 FRANCIS AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2584551	3	20,000	FMV	TENANCY PRESERVATION
(18) RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT 60 BRIDGE STREET 60 BRIDGE STREET GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230		3	20,000	FMV	APPRENTICESHIPS
(19) COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM 444 STOCKBRIDGE ROAD 444 STOCKBRIDGE ROAD GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230	04-2582119	3	20,500	FMV	REFERALS & ASSESSMEN
(20) LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LEE YOUTH ASSOCIATION ACADEMY STREET ACADEMY STREET LEE,MA01238	04-2700427	3	24,000	FMV	PRESCHOOL
(21) ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY ELDER SERVICES OF BERKSHIRE COUNTY 66 WENDELL AVENUE 66 WENDELL AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2542001	3	25,213	FMV	ELDER MEALS
(22) PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER 388 COLUMBUS AVENUE EXTENSION 388 COLUMBUS AVENUE EXTENSION PITTFIELD,MA01201	04-2776797	3	26,800	FMV	PLAY & LEARN PROGRAM
(23) DALTON COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOC DALTON COMMUNITY RECREATION ASSOC 400 MAIN STREET 400 MAIN STREET DALTON,MA01226	04-2103761	3	27,500	FMV	YOUTH SERVICES
(24) BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY 30 UNION STREET 30 UNION STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3263298	3	30,000	FMV	PLAYWRIGHT MENTORING
(25) RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT RAILROAD STREET YOUTH PROJECT 60 BRIDGE STREET 60 BRIDGE STREET GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230		3	30,000	FMV	YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
(26) CONSTRUCT INC CONSTRUCT INC 41 MAHAIWE STREET 41 MAHAIWE STREET GREAT BARRINGTON,MA01230	23-7099108	3	30,000	FMV	INDEPENDENT LIVING
(27) MASSACHUSETTS IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE 105 CHAUNCY STREET BOSTON,MA02111	22-3115048	3	30,000	FMV	BERK IMMIGRANT CTR
(28) CENTRAL BERKSHIRE HABITAT FOR HUMAN CENTRAL BERKSHIRE HABITAT FOR HUMAN 314 COLUMBUS AVENUE 314 COLUMBUS AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3157085	3	33,750	FMV	BUILDING FOR TOMORRO
(29) ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER 43 FRANCIS AVENUE 43 FRANCIS AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2584551	3	35,000	FMV	CHILD SAFE PROGRAM
(30) GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT 165 EAST STREET 165 EAST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2178889	3	36,700	FMV	YOUTH LEADERSHIP
(31) GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT 165 EAST STREET 165 EAST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2178889	3	39,787	FMV	CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
(32) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITTSFIELD 16 MELVILLE STREET 16 MELVILLE STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2103925	3	40,000	FMV	CHILDREN'S CENTER
(33) BERKSHIRE COUNTY KIDS PLACE BERKSHIRE COUNTY KIDS PLACE 63 WENDELL AVENUE 63 WENDELL AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-3193833	3	40,000	FMV	TRAUMA RECOVERY PROG
(34) THE BRIEN CENTER YOUNG ADULT WORKPLACE PO BOX 4219 PO BOX 4219 PITTSFIELD,MA01201		3	50,000	FMV	EMPLOYMENT YOUNG ADU
(35) THE BRIEN CENTER YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREV PO BOX 4219 PO BOX 4219 PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2081870	3	55,000	FMV	YOUTH SUBSTANCE PREV
(36) ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER 43 FRANCIS AVENUE 43 FRANCIS AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2584551	3	60,000	FMV	VIOLENCE PREVENTION
(37) BERKSHIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BERKSHIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 480 WEST STREET 480 WEST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2226238	3	65,000	FMV	EARLY EDUCATION
(38) CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES CHILD CARE OF THE BERKSHIRES 210 STATE STREET 210 STATE STREET NORTH ADAMS,MA01247	04-2457299	3	70,000	FMV	PARENTING TEENS
(39) GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENT 165 EAST STREET 165 EAST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2178889	3	77,856	FMV	SCHOOL AGE ENRICHMEN
(40) BERKSHIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BERKSHIRE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 480 WEST STREET 480 WEST STREET PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2226238	3	86,000	FMV	YOUNG PARENT SERVICE
(41) BERKSHIRE COMPACT FOR EDUCATION BERKSHIRE COMPACT FOR EDUCATION 375 CHURCH STREET 375 CHURCH STREET NORTH ADAMS,MA01247		3	86,000	FMV	COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS
(42) ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER ELIZABETH FREEMAN CENTER 43 FRANCIS AVENUE 43 FRANCIS AVENUE PITTSFIELD,MA01201	04-2584551	3	100,000	FMV	SHELTER

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information.

Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2012

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY INC

Employer identification number

04-2104841

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A	CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. -92% OF PARENTS THAT TOOK PART IN FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS SHOWED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING. -APPROXIMATELY 6,694 FREE, NEW BOOKS WERE GIVEN OUT TO CHILDREN BETWEN 6 MONTHS AND 5 YEARS OF AGE AT WELL-CHILD VISITS THROUGHOUT BERKSHIRE COUNTY AT PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY PRACTICES TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY AS A DEVELOPMENTAL TOOL. -CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKSHIRE PRIORITES, A VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE COMPOSED OF COMMUNITEY LEADERS LEADING PITTSFIELD PROMISE, A PILOT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO IMPROVING THE PROFICIENCY OF PITTSFIELD THIRD GRADERS READING AT GRADE LEVEL 90% BY 2020, WITH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO EXTEND COUNTY-WIDE. PITTSFIELD PROMISE IS NOW STARTING ITS SECOND YEAR.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B	THE AGES OF 15 AND 19 YEARS OLD BY 10% BY 2016 USING STRATEGIES AIMED AT INCREASED ACCESS TO YOUTH-FRIENDLY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES; COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION ACCROSS GRADE LEVELS IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL; PARENT/ADULT EDUCATION TO SHARE VAULES AND EXPECTATIONS; BUILDING AWARENESS OF THE TEEN PREGNANCY ISSUE IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY; BUILDING ASPIRATIONS AMONG OUR YOUTH. - PROVIDING MENTORING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT PROGRAMS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLEGE AND WORK-READY SKILL- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS ACROSS BERKSHIRE COUNTY'S YOUNG ADULT POPULATION. -CONDUCTED PITTSFIELD PREVENTION STRATEGIES: STICKER SHOCK, SHOULDER TAPS SURVEYS, ALCOHOL PURCHASE SURVEYS, TRAINING FOR ALCOHOL SERVICES, SAY IT PROUD AWARD, SOCIAL NORMS MARKETING CAMPAIGNS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, 411 IN THE 413 YOUTH CONFERENCE, ACTIVE PARENTING WORKSHOPS, PROM NIGHT POLICE SATURATION PATROLS, RX DRUG ROUND-UPS. -CONDUCTED FACE THE FACTS- REDUCE TEEN PREGANCY STRATEGIES: EXPANDED TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM CLUBS IN PITTSFIELD; IMPLEMENTED BILLBOARD, MOVIE AD, AND POSTER CAMPAIGNS AIMED RAISING AWARENESS, ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO TALK TO TEENS ABOUT SEX, AND DEGLAMOURIZING TEEN PREGANANCY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE; PRESENTED AT SCHOOL COMMITTE AND ADVOCATED FOR REVIEW OF SEX EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS; HELD COUNTYWIDE CONFERENCE FOR HEALTH PROVIDERS, COUNSELORS, AND YOUTH WORKERS FOCUSED ON THE ISSUE OF TEEN PREGANCY PREVENTION; CONDUCTED PARENT WORKSHOPS AIMED AT PROVIDING TOOLS TO PARENTS TO TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT SEX. -NUMBER OF YOUTH ENGAGED IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS: GOAL:196; ACHIEVED 181; 92%- AND OF THOSE 76% FELT SUPPORTED BY THEIR MENTOR. NUMBER OF YOUTH CIVICALLY ENGAGED AND DEMONSTRATING LEADERSHIP: GOAL:587; ACHIEVED 654: 111% - AND 89% OF THOSE PARTICIPATING IN 20 HOURS OR MORE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH LEADERSHIP/YOUTH VENTURE, AND/OR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, FEEL MORE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITY AS A RESULT.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION	FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C	ACHIEVED 491; 156% -NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO COMPLETED FINANCIAL EDUCATION: GOAL 200; ACHIEVED 204; 102% -PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR REINVIGORATING THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWED THE OPENING OF AN ADDITIONAL SITE IN PITTSFIELD. FEDERAL FUNDS RETURNED TO BERKSHIRE COUNTY RESIDENTS AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAM TOTALED 832,480, OF WHICH 318,637 WERE FROM THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC), AN INCREASE OF ALMOST 100% FROM 2011. THE NEW VITA SITE PREPARED 195 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS, BRINGING BACK OVER 225K INTO BERKSHIRE COUNTY (ROUGHLY 90,000 OF WHICH IS FROM THE EITC). -INVESTED 9,335 TO SUPPORT MASS 2-1-1, THE EASY-TO-REMEMBER TOLL-FREE NUMBER AVAILABLE TO CALL 24/7 FOR FREE STATEWIDE ACCESS TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRALS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	A COPY OF FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO STAFF, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE CODE OF ETHICS IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY. WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT IS THE BERKSHIRE UNITED WAY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH ASKS ABOUT OTHER COMMITTEES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS ANY OTHER CONFLICTS SUCH AS FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY SEVERAL STAFF MEMBERS TO DETERMINE IF FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. AS INDIVIDUALS ARE NOMINATED TO COMMITTEES OR ASSIGNED TASKS, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE USED TO ENSURE THAT ANY CONFLICTS, REAL OR PERCEIVED, ARE IDENTIFIED. THE POLICY WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED IN SEPTEMBER, 2010 TO INCLUDE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS ARE VOTED ON AT BOARD MEETINGS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A	THE ORGANIZATION USES SALARY DATA FROM THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS THE LOCAL MARKET. THESE SALARIES ARE REVIEWED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ALL PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES ARE INTERVIEWED BY THE DIRECT SUPERVISOR OF THE POSITION BEING HIRED AND APPROPRIATE OTHER STAFF, THE CEO AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS DEPENDING ON THE POSITION. THE BOARD APPROVED A NEW SALARY STRUCTURE AND COMPENSATION POLICY IN OCTOBER, 2009 AND A NEW SALARY STRUCTURE BASED ON UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AND LOCAL DATA ON JANUARY 25, 2012.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE SALARY OF THE CEO. THE COMPENSATION IS BASED ON SALARY DATA FROM THE UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE AS WELL AS THE LOCAL MARKET. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS INFORMED OF THE DATA AND DECISIONS MADE FOR CEO COMPENSATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION	FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. THE FEDERAL FORM 990, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANNUAL REPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9	INVESTMENT EXPENSES -18,845 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 3,748 K-1 PASSTHROUGH LOSS 1,984 RESERVE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNTS -81,181 RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES 66,441 BOOK ADJUSTMENT TO COST BASIS -1,320 FOREIGN TAX -222 INVESTMENT EXPENSES 18,845 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES -3,748 RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSES -66,441 FOREIGN TAX 222 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -2

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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