Nonprofit · EIN 05-0485883
BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,946,427 | $11,588,247 | $1,358,180 | $12,644,050 | $3,430,311 | $9,213,739 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,419,470 | $11,571,415 | -$1,151,945 | $9,725,435 | $2,032,009 | $7,693,426 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,211,868 | $11,384,118 | $2,827,750 | $10,768,674 | $2,071,549 | $8,697,125 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,920,914
- of which government grants
- $388,150
- Program service revenue
- $3,443,986
- Investment income
- $481,924
- Other revenue
- $99,603
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,047,438
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,939,263
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,251,905
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,763
- Accounting fees
- $30,800
- Occupancy
- $115,160
- Travel
- $638,335
- Depreciation
- $132,289
- Program services (functional)
- $9,639,308
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,284,298
- Fundraising (functional)
- $664,641
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,725,435
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,644,050
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,430,311
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,213,739
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $506,160
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,207,150
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,327,990
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,885,749
- Gross receipts
- $12,946,427
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- RI
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT WASHOR | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $285,356 | $77,682 |
| ANDREW FRISHMAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $243,187 | $46,042 |
| CARLOS MORENO | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $239,091 | $41,750 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,468 | $39,694 |
| SONN SAM | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,224 | $43,791 |
| CASEY LAMB | DIRECTOR, NY STATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,710 | $35,518 |
| DAVID BERG | DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,520 | $41,008 |
| JENNIFER GHIDIU | NATIONAL SCHOOL NETWORK DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,454 | $19,213 |
| MYCHAL ROLAND | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $107,887 | $23,209 |
| DENNIS LITTKY | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $25,000 | $1,534 |
| GISLAINE NGOUNOU | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW NKONGHO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA MARTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MCWALTERS | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE TAVARES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY KRAUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GERSTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAUL KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOLLY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODY CORNISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARSHA-GAIL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT WASHOR | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $285,129 | $17,640 |
| ANDREW FRISHMAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $235,484 | $42,605 |
| CARLOS MORENO | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $232,384 | $38,561 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,400 | $35,435 |
| SONN SAM | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,317 | $40,260 |
| EUNICE MITCHELL | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,196 | $44,065 |
| BRANDON SLAUGHTER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, NY INTERNSHIP PATHWAYS COMM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,481 | $24,300 |
| JENNIFER GHIDIU | NATIONAL SCHOOL NETWORK DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,392 | $17,912 |
| DENNIS LITTKY | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $84,211 | $5,958 |
| GISLAINE NGOUNOU | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE TAVARES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW NKONGHO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA MARTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MCWALTERS | PAST CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY CORNISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GERSTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUL KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KRAUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA-GAIL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA PIERSON | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 4/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE LOFFREDO | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIOT WASHOR | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $280,105 | $16,493 |
| ANDREW FRISHMAN | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $228,739 | $40,367 |
| CARLOS MORENO | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $225,836 | $36,433 |
| CASEY LAMB | DIRECTOR, NEW YORK STATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,556 | $28,545 |
| SONN SAM | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,050 | $38,046 |
| CHRISTOPHER JACKSON | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,788 | $19,001 |
| MR BREZLER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,682 | $7,427 |
| DENNIS LITTKY | CO-FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $139,040 | $8,137 |
| EUNICE MITCHELL | NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP DEV. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,000 | $11,949 |
| MELANIE TAVARES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW NKONGHO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIA MARTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER MCWALTERS | CHARIMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNE ADRAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY CORNISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GERSTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUL KAPLAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY KRAUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GISLAINE NGOUNOU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY O'DONNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA PIERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARIE LOFFREDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARSHA-GAIL DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 325 PUBLIC ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-2340
- In care of
- % PAMELA MACDONALD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MYCHAL ROLAND, 325 PUBLIC STREET UNITY BLDG 216, PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
- Signed the 990
- MYCHAL ROLAND, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (401) 752-3442
- Website
- WWW.BIGPICTURE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
BIG PICTURE LEARNING'S MISSION IS TO ACTIVATE THE POTENTIAL OF SCHOOLS, SYSTEMS, AND EDUCATION, THROUGH STUDENT-DRIVEN, REAL-WORLD LEARNING. AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO A FUNDAMENTAL REDESIGN OF EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES, BIG PICTURE LEARNING'S (BPL) VISION IS TO CATALYZE VITAL CHANGES IN K-ADULT EDUCATION BY GENERATING AND SUSTAINING INNOVATIVE, PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT WORK IN TANDEM WITH THE REAL WORLD OF THEIR GREATER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF EDUCATORS TO LEAD AND SUPPORT SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS, DEVELOP POLICIES TO REDESIGN SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND USE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL MODELS.Expenses $9,639,308 · revenue $3,543,589
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 05-0485883
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,644,050
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,946,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,946,427 | $11,588,247 | $12,644,050 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $10,419,470 | $11,571,415 | $9,725,435 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,211,868 | $11,384,118 | $10,768,674 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,551,370 | $7,567,248 | $7,837,485 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 05-0485883).
Questions about BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC
- What is the EIN of BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC is 05-0485883.
- Is BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG PICTURE COMPANY 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 BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MYCHAL ROLAND.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $285,356 (ELLIOT WASHOR, CO-FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does BIG PICTURE COMPANY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,946,427, expenses of $11,588,247 and total assets of $12,644,050 at year end.
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