Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc
Advocate for economic development of black owned businesses.
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc at a glance
In short: Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,446
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,574
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $789,909
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BB'S Hot Spot ($21K). Together the top 6 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $112K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BB'S Hot Spot Pittsfield, MA | General Support | $20,500 |
| Brazzucas Pittsfield, MA | General Support | $14,818 |
| Plant Connector Pittsfield, MA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Carvins Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt | General Support | $9,000 |
| Dolce Rose Beauty Supply Store Pittsfield, MA | General Support | $6,515 |
| Imperfectly Purple | General Support | $6,113 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $789,909 | $705,223 | $469,334 | $69,446 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $607,599 | $807,403 | $605,940 | $112,136 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $351,958 | $479,736 | $186,773 | — | — | $1 |
About Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsfield, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $790K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc is led by Alfred Kwesi Enchill Jr., Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alfred Kwesi Enchill Jr.
Executive Director & President
President → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $102K (2024)
Michael Wynn
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Enchill Sr.
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nyanna Slaughter
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Dews Dews III
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmanuael Bile
Clerk
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Auric Enchill Left During Fy (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shirley Edgerton Left During Fy (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Abellie Left During Fy (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alfred K. Enchill (2022) — President
- Former: Auric Enchill (2022) — Director
- Former: Shirley Edgerton (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Abellie (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $102K, to Alfred Kwesi Enchill Jr (Executive Director & President).
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc
How much does Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc give each year?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc gave $69K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $112K across 5 grants.
What is Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's typical grant size?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,750, and its average grant was $11,574, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc give grants?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (4 grants).
Does Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's largest grantees?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's largest 2024 grantees include BB'S Hot Spot ($20,500), Brazzucas ($14,818) and Plant Connector ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc reported $790K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $705K.
What is Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsfield, MA. It holds $790K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's EIN?
Berkshire Black Economic Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4196468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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