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READING THE PICTURES INC

BERKELEY, CA 810869561 HTTP://WWW.READINGTHEPICTURES.ORG

Reading the Pictures Inc, based in Berkeley, CA, is a non-profit focused on visual media literacy, led by unpaid President Michael Shaw, with operations funded in Brooklyn, NY, and a financial profile of $30,002 in assets and $30,366 in revenue.

Overview

About READING THE PICTURES INC

Reading the Pictures Inc is a non-profit organization based in Berkeley, California, with a focus on visual culture and media literacy. The organization operates with a modest financial profile, having assets of $30,002, expenses of $24,349, and revenue of $30,366. It is led by President Michael Shaw, who works 30 hours a week without compensation, alongside Vice President Meg Handler and Directors Robert Hariman, Judy Walgren, and Cara Finnegan, all of whom also serve without compensation. The organization funds projects in Brooklyn, New York, although its specific subject areas are not detailed. Reading the Pictures Inc is committed to analyzing and interpreting visual media to enhance public understanding and critical thinking.

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Geographic Focus

NY
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Key Statistics
Total Assets $30K
Total Awarded This Year $2K
Average Grant Size $2K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 0
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
BERKELEY, CA US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$30,002

in 2024, compared to $23,985 in 2023

Annual Grants
$1,980

1 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

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Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$1,980PHOTOVILLECHARITY20 JAY ST 207 BROOKLYN, NY US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
MS
MICHAEL SHAW
PRESEIDENT$02022
MH
MEG HANDLER
VICE PRESIDENT$02022
RH
ROBERT HARIMAN
DIRECTOR$02022
JW
JUDY WALGREN
DIRECTOR$02022
CF
CARA FINNEGAN
DIRECTOR$02022
MS
MICHAEL SHAW
PRESEIDENT$02023
MH
MEG HANDLER
VICE PRESIDENT$02023
RH
ROBERT HARIMAN
DIRECTOR$02023
JW
JUDY WALGREN
DIRECTOR$02023
CF
CARA FINNEGAN
DIRECTOR$02023
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025