Nonprofit · EIN 20-0348453
BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEWTON, MA 02458
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $53,534 | $67,151 | -$13,617 | $78,689 | $0 | $78,689 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $79,919 | $72,607 | $7,312 | $92,306 | $0 | $92,306 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $70,526 | $79,575 | -$9,049 | $84,994 | $0 | $84,994 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,511
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,225
- Net income from fundraising events
- $12,798
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $67,151
- Program services (functional)
- $67,151
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,306
- Total assets, end of year
- $78,689
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $78,689
- Cash, savings and investments
- $78,689
- Gross receipts
- $53,534
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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Alex Rolfe | President | 2 | $0 |
| Alexander Lee | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Rachanee Nelson | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Lanni Harris | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Rhee | Co-President | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Rolfe | Co-President | 2 | $0 |
| Rachanee Nelson | Treasurer (as of Feb. 2024) | 2 | $0 |
| Giulia Guffanti | Treasurer (until Feb. 2024) | 2 | $0 |
| Aperna Rolfe | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriela Kroszynski | President | 2 | $0 |
| Giulia Guffanti | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| May Chen | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Sukanya Ghosh | Clerk | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 42 VERNON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2026
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rachanee Nelson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (617) 559-6800
- Website
- www.bigelowpto.org
Mission
To support Bigelow Middle School and its students
Program accomplishments
- 8th Grade Expenses - Majority of this expense is related to a field trip 8th graders take to commemorate the end of their journey at Bigelow Middle School. The teachers lead the students in activities that emphasize cooperation and independence, and prepare the students in their journey through young adulthood. Students create life-long bonds with their classmates and gain treasured memories from this experience. The Bigelow helps fund the trip so that all students can afford to attend this invaluable and unforgettable event.Expenses $20,496
- Parents of Performing Students (POPS) - Founded in 2008 by dedicated parents, POPS supports the performing arts at Bigelow Middle School through advocacy, fundraising, coordination, and volunteer efforts. The program helps create inclusive opportunities for students in Drama, Orchestra, Chorus, and Band-encouraging creativity, collaboration, and confidence through performance. POPS Fundraising is essential to help cover technical and production needs for the Drama program, as well as stage and auditorium improvements that benefit all performing arts groups. Beyond performing, students gain valuable skills by helping manage events, promote performances, and handle ticket sales. These experiences build leadership, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the performing arts-all while building a stronger, more connected school community.Expenses $14,612
- PTO Community - Bigelow PTO is dedicated to provide support to the community and promote the core values of the Bigelow Middle School; it has raised funds to support programs such as FORJ (Families Organizing for Racial Justice), Newton Serves and other community outreach programs.Expenses $12,649
- Creative Arts & Sciences: Provides curriculum-related enrichment programs at Bigelow Middle School. The Bigelow Middle School Parent-Teacher Organization funds these programs, which aligns with the common core state standards, Massachusetts curriculum frameworks, and Newton curriculum's system-wide goals and core values. These programs enrich student experiences in art, English language arts, history and social sciences, music, physical education and the sciences.Expenses $7,408
- Other Expenses is used to support the operations of the school, teachers, staff, students and community as whole.Expenses $11,986
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0348453
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $78,689
- Income (IRS master file)
- $53,534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $53,534 | $67,151 | $78,689 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $79,919 | $72,607 | $92,306 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $70,526 | $79,575 | $84,994 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | 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 20-0348453).
Questions about BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC
- What is the EIN of BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC is 20-0348453.
- Is BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION 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 BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BIGELOW MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT- TEACHER ORGANIZATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $53,534, expenses of $67,151 and total assets of $78,689 at year end.
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