What is the EIN of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC is 23-1704527.

Is BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.

Are donations to BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

When is the next return of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAWRENCE BERRINGER.

Who are the officers and directors of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,155 (LAWRENCE BERRINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,722,798, expenses of $8,884,016 and total assets of $2,510,696 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 23-1704527

BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19601

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2024	990	$8,722,798	$8,884,016	-$161,218	$2,510,696	$1,123,862	$1,386,834
December 31, 2023	990	$8,769,646	$8,553,031	$216,615	$3,350,424	$1,802,372	$1,548,052

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $7,990,008
of which government grants: $7,931,653
Program service revenue: $719,432
Investment income: $13,358
Other revenue: $0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees: $311,024
Other salaries and wages: $1,475,841
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $2,456,582
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Accounting fees: $43,666
Occupancy: $265,680
Travel: $25,426
Program services (functional): $8,020,254
Management and general (functional): $863,762

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $3,350,424
Total assets, end of year: $2,510,696
Total liabilities, end of year: $1,123,862
Net assets, end of year: $1,386,834
Net assets without donor restrictions: $1,368,958
Net assets with donor restrictions: $17,876
Gross receipts: $8,722,798
Employees: 31
Volunteers: 250
Year formed: 1970
State of legal domicile: PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
LAWRENCE BERRINGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	40	$134,155	$37,327
JANELLE PRICE	FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer	40	$112,199	$27,343
ENGLISH BRADLEY	CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
KIMBERLY TALBOT	CO-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
DEBRA LUIGARD	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ADRIANE HOKE	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
GEORGE MCNULTY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
TIFFANY KELLY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
OSCAR LUCIANO	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MELISSA VENTURA	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
GLENN KEY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
EBONY MCNEIL	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LUSIAMELLE BRITO	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MANUEL GUZMAN	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
SUSAN ARNOLD	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

2 more people on this return

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
KATHLEEN WENTZEL	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0
CHAD A SCHLANGER	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
LAWRENCE BERRINGER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	40	$126,512	$37,101
JANELLE PRICE	FISCAL DIRECTOR Officer	40	$112,199	$27,493
GLENN KEY	CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
DEBRA LUIGARD	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ADRIANE HOKE	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
GEORGE MCNULTY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
TIFFANY KELLY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
OSCAR LUCIANO	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
AMY JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MELISSA VENTURA	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
ENGLISH BRADLEY	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
KIMBERLY TALBOT	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
EBONY MCNEIL	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LUSIAMELLE BRITO	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER W HOFFMAN ESQ	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER DIANNA	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MANUEL GUZMAN	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
DR YAMIL SANCHEZ	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
MICHAEL REESE	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
CHAD A SCHLANGER	BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 645 PENN ST, READING, PA 19601-3543
In care of: % BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM IN
Principal officer (990 for 2024): LAWRENCE BERRINGER, PO BOX 22, READING, PA 19603
Signed the 990: LAWRENCE BERRINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone: (610) 376-6571
Website: WWW.BCAPBERKS.ORG
Return prepared by: HERBEIN COMPANY INC

Mission

TO COMBAT POVERTY IN THE CITY OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY AND TO HELP LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

PRE-K PROGRAM: THE PRE-K PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF SCHOOL FAILURE BECAUSE OF INCOME 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, LANGUAGE, OR SPECIAL NEEDS. PRE-K CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES HELP CHILDREN GROW ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. THE CHILD'S PROGRESS IS REGULARLY REVIEWED, AND THE ACTIVITIES ARE CHOSEN THAT ARE THE BEST FOR EACH CHILD. IN ADDITION, PRE-K HELPS THE PARENT AND CHILD TO ADJUST TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND MOVE SMOOTHLY ON TO KINDERGARTEN. DURING THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR, BCAP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 453 CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OF AGE IN BERKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FREE OF CHARGE TO FAMILIES WHO ARE UP TO 300% OF INCOME GUIDELINES.
Expenses $4,117,965
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM: THE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES TO HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS BY PROVIDING INSULATION, WEATHER-STRIPPING, CAULKING, FURNACE TUNE-UP AND REPAIR AND COUNSELING IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND COST WHILE SAVING LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS MONEY. DURING THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR BCAP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 360 INDIVIDUALS AND HOMES.
Expenses $1,954,199 · revenue $719,432
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS:FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM: THE FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING PARENTING SKILLS THROUGH INTERACTIVE TRAINING SESSIONS INCORPORATED INTO HOME VISITS. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT USING PARENTS AS TEACHERS CURRICULUM. IT ALSO IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS THAT MAY IMPACT A CHILD'S LEARNING ABILITY AND IMPEDE SCHOOL READINESS. IT ALSO ACTS AS A PARENT/CHILD RESOURCE CENTER. DURING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2024, 63 PARENTS RECEIVED SERVICES AND OF THESE 58 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O. TEENS PROGRAM (TAKE EACH & EVERY NECESSARY STEP): THE TEENS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP TEENS THAT MAY COME FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT ARE HOMELESS, LIVING IN AN UNHEALTHY SITUATION, DROPOUTS, LEARNING DISABILITY, MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE ETC. THE TARGET AGES FOR THE PROGRAM ARE 12-25. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS IN ENHANCING PROGRAMS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, NON-PROFITS ALREADY INVOLVED WITH YOUTH AND CREATING OUR PROGRAMS IN LACKING AREAS. THE TEEN PROGRAM FOCUSES ON GIVING KIDS AS MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THEY STAY ON A MORE POSITIVE PATH. THERE WERE 1,143 TEENS ENROLLED IN VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS.FAST PROGRAM (FAMILY ASSISTANCE & SUPPORT FOR TEENS): THIS PROGRAM WAS CREATED BY BCAP THROUGH PCCD (PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY). THIS PROGRAM OFFERS ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE FAMILIES IN HIGH NEEDS, FAMILY MENTORING SESSIONS & LIFE SKILL SESSIONS FOR THE YOUTH THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN TEENS. BCAP'S INITIATIVE TO REDUCE AT-RISK YOUTH WITH GANG AND GUN VIOLENCE WITHIN THE CITY OF READING. FAST SERVICES INCLUDE JOB READINESS SKILLS, ABE, ESI, AND GED THROUGH CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
Expenses $1,044,022
BUDGET COUNSELING CENTER PROGRAMS - THE BCAP'S BUDGET COUNSELING CENTER ADMINISTERED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:-CERTIFIED HUD COUNSELING TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO PURCHASE A HOME TO ENSURE THE PROCESS WAS FAIR AND AFFORDABLE AND TO PREVENT PREDATORY LENDING TRAPS; 0 CLIENTS RECEIVED SERVICES.-DELINQUENCY AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING ON FORECLOSURE ISSUES. THERE WERE 998 CLIENTS ENROLLED OF WHICH 371 AVOIDED EVICTIONS AND 85 CLIENTS AVOIDED FORECLOSURE.-INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY BUDGETING AND CREDIT REPAIR; 0 CLIENTS RECEIVED SERVICES.
Expenses $651,957
WORK READY PROGRAM: THE WORK READY PROGRAM PROVIDES JOB READINESS INSTRUCTION, JOB SEARCH/JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS ON SITE JOB COACHING TO CLIENTS TO MOVE THEM OFF THE ROLLS OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. REFERRALS ARE MADE DIRECTLY FROM THE COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE AND PROVIDES FOR FOLLOW-UP AND OUTREACH. DURING THE 2024 PROGRAM YEAR BCAP PROVIDED SERVICES TO 88 INDIVIDUALS OF WHICH 47 ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT.
Expenses $252,111

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax year	Year ended	Due	IRS public records
2025	December 31, 2025	May 15, 2026	Not on file
2024	December 31, 2024	May 15, 2025	990 on file
2023	December 31, 2023	May 15, 2024	990 on file

IRS record

EIN: 23-1704527
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status: Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78): Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since: 1977
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE): Community improvement and capacity building (S99Z)
Assets (IRS master file): $2,510,696
Income (IRS master file): $8,722,798

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2024	$8,722,798	$8,884,016	$2,510,696	XML
990	December 2023	$8,769,646	$8,553,031	$3,350,424	XML
990	December 2022	$8,772,798	$8,716,984	$3,225,209	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2018	–	–	–	IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1704527).

Questions about BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

What is the EIN of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?: The employer identification number (EIN) of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC is 23-1704527.
Is BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
Are donations to BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?: Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC file?: Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC due?: The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?: The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAWRENCE BERRINGER.
Who are the officers and directors of BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,155 (LAWRENCE BERRINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BERKS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $8,722,798, expenses of $8,884,016 and total assets of $2,510,696 at year end.