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← EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY.

Totals

Total revenue
$34,510,728
Total expenses
$37,433,832
Contributions and grants received
$4,611,565
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$29,570,266
Investment income
$16
Other revenue
$328,881
Total assets, end of year
$59,244,606
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,508,178
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$736,428
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$32,962,330
Management and general expenses
$3,684,183
Fundraising expenses
$787,319
Program service expenses (Part III)
$32,962,330

Program services were 88.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $2,372,996

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,174,155

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $64,414

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PER PUPIL REVENUE

    total $26,625,045 · related or exempt $26,625,045

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FACILITIES REVENUE

    total $2,920,621 · related or exempt $2,920,621

  • 2c · Program service revenue: RENTAL INCOME FROM AFFILIATE

    total $24,600 · related or exempt $24,600

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $16 · excluded $16

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $450

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $450

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $450 · excluded $450

  • 11a · Other revenue: UNCLAIMED FUNDS

    total $241,956 · excluded $241,956

  • 11b · Other revenue: REFUNDS

    total $86,475 · excluded $86,475

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $328,431

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $691,072 · program services $662,908 · management and general $28,164

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $18,351,337 · program services $17,603,457 · management and general $747,880

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $154,476 · program services $139,871 · management and general $14,605

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,239,710 · program services $2,172,794 · management and general $66,916

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,805,218 · program services $1,751,087 · management and general $54,131

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $3,123,048 · program services $936,914 · management and general $1,405,372 · fundraising $780,762

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $16,340 · management and general $16,340

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $540,270 · management and general $540,270

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $729,484 · program services $661,046 · management and general $68,438

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $175,595 · program services $175,595

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $634,984 · program services $568,021 · management and general $60,406 · fundraising $6,557

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $162,260 · program services $154,575 · management and general $7,685

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $5,003,358 · program services $4,457,508 · management and general $545,850

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,563 · program services $6,563

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $343,200 · program services $309,654 · management and general $33,546

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $208,064 · program services $191,873 · management and general $16,191

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

    total $843,726 · program services $765,337 · management and general $78,389

  • 24b · Other expenses: STUDENT SERVICES

    total $739,281 · program services $739,281

  • 24c · Other expenses: STUDENT MEALS

    total $576,564 · program services $576,564

  • 24d · Other expenses: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

    total $553,213 · program services $553,213

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $536,069 · program services $536,069

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,292,312 · end of year $3,200,302

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $150,014 · end of year $150,007

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,307,660 · end of year $1,816,539

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $403,692 · end of year $576,252

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $3,996,857

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $3,150,194

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $873,207 · end of year $846,663

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $55,667,204 · end of year $52,654,843

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,739,003 · end of year $1,654,635

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $67,721 · end of year $290,724

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $57,227,833 · end of year $56,562,819

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,659,532 · end of year $736,428

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES ARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND REALIZE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE SELVES. SCHOLARS ACADEMIES WAS FOUNDED BY EAST HARLEM TUTORIAL PROGRAM (EHTP), A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1958.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO PROVIDE A HIGH-PERFORMING, STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADE K-12.

  • EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES IS GROUNDED IN OUR CORE VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES THAT HELP INSTILL IN OUR SCHOLARS A DEEP SENSE OF AWARENESS, SELF-ADVOCACY, COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, AND INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY.EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES BELIEVES THAT THE BEST LEARNING OCCURS WHEN CHILDREN ENGAGE IN HIGHER-ORDER, CRITICAL THINKING. TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE AND SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIES, OUR STUDENTS LEARN TO QUESTION, ANALYZE, AND APPLY THEIR LEARNING MEANINGFULLY. STUDENTS DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL REASONING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THEIR ENDEAVORS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE VALUE A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS' LOVE OF LEARNING AND OF THEMSELVES. WE PLACE A PREMIUM ON STUDENTS' COGNITIVE, CREATIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, BLENDING RIGOR WITH JOY TO ENSURE OUR SCHOLARS ARE INSPIRED TO LEARN. STUDENTS EXPLORE THEIR INDIVIDUAL ASPIRATIONS THROUGH THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, DEVELOPING RICH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO THEIR LEARNING.OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY INSTILLS IN ALL SCHOLARS A DEEP SENSE OF SELF-ESTEEM, CULTURAL PRIDE, AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY SO THAT THEY DEVELOP INTO THEIR BEST POSSIBLE SELVES. DIVERSITY IS AN ASSET TO OUR LEARNING SPACE, AND OUR SCHOLARS ARE ENGAGED WITH AND ARE AWARE OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES AS THEY DEVELOP A RICH UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. WE VALUE ACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS A WAY TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FAMILIES AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY ARE MUTUAL STAKEHOLDERS IN OUR SCHOLARS' EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. HAVING ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM POSITIONS STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, AND OUR SCHOLARS' COMMITMENT TO SERVICE PROMOTES OUR VISION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND A DESIRE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.OUR SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION FROM 8:15A.M. TO 3:45P.M. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY. ON WEDNESDAYS, SCHOLARS DISMISS AT 1:30P.M., AFTER WHICH TIME STAFF PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS HAVE DAILY BLOCKS OF ELA, MATH, AND SCIENCE OR SOCIAL STUDIES, IN ADDITION TO DAILY ROTATING SPECIALS/ENRICHMENT CLASSES (E.G., SPANISH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, OR MUSIC) AND RECESS. OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 3:45 - 6:00PM; WED, 1:45 - 6:00PM.

    Expenses $32,962,330 · Revenue $29,570,266

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • William Rahm

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Hope Knight

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Carlos Morales

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Brian Gavin

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related

  • Iris Chen

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carolyne Quintana

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Marilyn Simons

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joan Solotar

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related

  • Saskia Levy Thompson

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 2 related

  • David Wildermuth

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeffrey Ginsburg

    CEO AND CO-FOUNDER

    Total calculated
    $275,744
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $239,259
    Other
    $36,485
    Hours/week
    20 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $239,259 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,812 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $28,673 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $275,744 related

  • Nyasha Manigault

    CHIEF FINANCIAL & HR OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $230,796
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $213,769
    Other
    $17,027
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $213,769 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,350 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $9,677 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $230,796 related

  • Lena Gail Dowell

    DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SECONDARY

    Total calculated
    $151,349
    From this org
    $143,537
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,812
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $114,477
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $29,060
    Deferred
    $1,459
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,353
    Filer's total
    $151,349

  • Marina Cofield

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    20 + 30 related

  • Haley Hemwall

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, INCLUSIVE LEARNING

    Total calculated
    $179,625
    From this org
    $150,927
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,698
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $150,927
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,437
    Nontaxable benefits
    $24,261
    Filer's total
    $179,625

  • Maxwell Turner

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $183,449
    From this org
    $159,784
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,665
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,784
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,766
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,899
    Filer's total
    $183,449

  • Jessenia Roman

    PRINCIPAL, SCHOLARS ACADEMY II

    Total calculated
    $173,925
    From this org
    $151,879
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,046
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $151,879
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,650
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,396
    Filer's total
    $173,925

  • Jessica Zannikos

    DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

    Total calculated
    $156,606
    From this org
    $150,029
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,577
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $129,392
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $20,637
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,577
    Filer's total
    $156,606

  • Tiffany Thomas

    PRINCIPAL

    Total calculated
    $159,130
    From this org
    $134,938
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,192
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,938
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,284
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,908
    Filer's total
    $159,130

  • Brandon Miles Swaby

    ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    Total calculated
    $150,846
    From this org
    $141,005
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,841
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $141,005
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,841
    Filer's total
    $150,846

  • Veronika Herrera

    SENIOR DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $148,391
    From this org
    $142,429
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,962
    Hours/week
    40

  • Marcos Bernal-Salas

    INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

    Total calculated
    $141,349
    From this org
    $132,221
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,128
    Hours/week
    40

  • Zykerious Crawford

    DEAN, INCLUSIVE LEARNING

    Total calculated
    $139,754
    From this org
    $131,549
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,205
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4A
THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS AS REPORTED IN PART II, COLUMN B(III): JEFFREY GINSBURG - $20,833 JESSICA ZANNIKOS - $20,637 LENA GAIL DOWDELL - $29,060

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202541359349310824

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