Big Picture Philadelphia

Organization Overview

Big Picture Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Big Picture Philadelphia employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Picture Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Big Picture Philadelphia generated $8.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR UNDER-SERVED HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO PROVIDE EVERY STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS THEIR INTERESTS, PASSIONS, STRENGTHS, AND NEEDS. THE SCHOOL BELIEVES THAT EVERY STUDENT DESERVES ACCESS TO WORK AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES AND THAT AN EDUCATED PERSON IS ONE WHO IS SELF-AWARE, RESOURCEFUL, A SELF-ADVOCATE, POSSESSES ACADEMIC SKILLS, IS A PROBLEM-SOLVER, A CRITICAL THINKER, AND HAS EMPATHY FOR THEMSELF AND OTHERS. THE SCHOOL OPERATES TWO LOCATIONS - VAUX BIG PICTURE HIGH SCHOOL (VAUX) AND EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIANTES (EL CENTRO). VAUX SERVES APPROX. 320 STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 TO 12. EL CENTRO IS AN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE OVER-AGE AND/OR UNDER-CREDITED AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 200 STUDENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OIN FY21, THE SCHOOL CONTINUED TO BE FULLY REMOTE DUE TO COVID-19 AND CONTINUED TO INVEST IN TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER RESOURCES TO SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS. ACROSS BOTH SCHOOLS, ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REAL WORLD LEARNING PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINUUM OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS IDENTIFY THEIR PASSIONS, CONNECT TO OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TO EXPLORE THOSE PASSIONS, AND ENGAGE IN INTERNSHIPS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM BUILD THE SKILLS AND NETWORKS NEEDED TO PURSUE THEIR CAREER INTERESTS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL AND FOLLOWING GRADUATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lydia Gonzalez
Principal
$120,085
David Bromley
Executive Director - Left Jun 2021
$100,334
Guernsey Jean
Director Of Finance And Hr Admin
$72,285
Maia Cucchiara
Chair
$0
Roger Carolin
Treasurer
$0
Madeline Sherry
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $439,682
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,081,198
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,520,880
Total Program Service Revenue$7,087,708
Investment income $878
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $160
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,610,435

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Big Picture Philadelphia has recieved totaling $595,271.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES AT TWO UNDER-RESOURCED PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLS.

$150,000
Berstein Family Foundation

Radnor, PA

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION

$100,000
Forman Fam Foundation Tr 12112013

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: BPP PLEDGE TO SUPPORT REAL WORLD LEARNING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AT EL CENTRO DE ESTUDIANTES (INSTALLMENT 1 OF 2)

$100,000
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES AT TWO UNDER-RESOURCED PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOLS.

$75,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Patricia Kind Family Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$35,000
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