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← EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY

Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY.

Totals

Total revenue
$36,095,251
Total expenses
$41,078,420
Contributions and grants received
$5,258,411
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$30,750,042
Investment income
$15
Other revenue
$86,783
Total assets, end of year
$154,224,666
Total liabilities, end of year
$158,471,407
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
-$4,246,741
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$35,756,655
Management and general expenses
$4,436,488
Fundraising expenses
$885,277
Program service expenses (Part III)
$35,756,655

Program services were 87.0% 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

    $3,594,899

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,585,553

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $77,959

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PER PUPIL REVENUE

    total $26,919,911 · related or exempt $26,919,911

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FACILITIES REVENUE

    total $3,794,896 · related or exempt $3,794,896

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

    total $35,235 · related or exempt $35,235

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $15 · excluded $15

  • 11a · Other revenue: UNCLAIMED FUNDS

    total $86,783 · excluded $86,783

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $86,783

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $933,764 · program services $894,029 · management and general $39,735

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $17,862,103 · program services $17,102,013 · management and general $760,090

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $108,635 · program services $98,196 · management and general $10,439

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,889,268 · program services $1,807,872 · management and general $81,396

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,745,634 · program services $1,670,444 · management and general $75,190

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $3,531,935 · program services $982,335 · management and general $1,666,617 · fundraising $882,983

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $10,746 · management and general $10,746

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $547,630 · management and general $547,630

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $825,760 · program services $800,190 · management and general $25,570

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $62,523 · program services $62,523

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $475,728 · program services $459,869 · management and general $13,565 · fundraising $2,294

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $172,972 · program services $160,121 · management and general $12,851

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $9,372,648 · program services $8,323,701 · management and general $1,048,947

  • 17 · Travel

    total $4,852 · program services $4,852

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $364,972 · program services $327,643 · management and general $37,329

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $234,352 · program services $215,397 · management and general $18,955

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

    total $814,793 · program services $727,365 · management and general $87,428 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: STUDENT MEALS

    total $651,198 · program services $651,198

  • 24c · Other expenses: SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

    total $614,391 · program services $614,391

  • 24d · Other expenses: STUDENT SERVICES

    total $401,402 · program services $401,402

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $453,114 · program services $453,114

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,200,302 · end of year $3,049,473

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $150,007 · end of year $150,022

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,816,539 · end of year $1,198,442

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $576,252 · end of year $155,185

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

    $2,031,794

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

    $1,090,947

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $846,663 · end of year $940,847

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $52,654,843 · end of year $148,730,697

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,654,635 · end of year $1,499,751

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $290,724 · end of year $450,796

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $56,562,819 · end of year $156,520,860

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $736,428 · end of year -$4,246,741

Mission and programs · 2024

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 WERE 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 8:15 A.M. TO 3:45 P.M. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY. ON WEDNESDAYS, SCHOLARS DISMISS AT 1:30 P.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 - 6:00 PM; WED, 1:45 - 6:00 PM.

    Expenses $35,756,655 · Revenue $30,750,042

As filed on the 2024 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

  • Nichola Gray

    TRUSTEE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Carolyne Quintana

    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 + 2 related

  • Marina Cofield

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $304,349
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $269,735
    Other
    $34,614
    Hours/week
    20 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $269,735 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $3,938 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $30,676 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $304,349 related

  • Nyasha Manigault

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $231,704
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $213,525
    Other
    $18,179
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0 + $213,525 related
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0 + $7,497 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $10,682 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $231,704 related

  • Martin Palamore

    CHIEF SCHOOL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $176,036
    From this org
    $166,097
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,939
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $166,097
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,939
    Filer's total
    $176,036

  • Maxwell Turner

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $193,159
    From this org
    $164,671
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $28,488
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,671
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,800
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,688
    Filer's total
    $193,159

  • Jessenia Roman

    PRINCIPAL, SCHOLARS ACADEMY

    Total calculated
    $190,354
    From this org
    $162,977
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,377
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,977
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,991
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,386
    Filer's total
    $190,354

  • Brandon Miles Swaby

    ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

    Total calculated
    $168,617
    From this org
    $156,643
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,974
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,643
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,974
    Filer's total
    $168,617

  • Tiffany Thomas

    PRINCIPAL

    Total calculated
    $199,101
    From this org
    $159,313
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,788
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,313
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,775
    Nontaxable benefits
    $35,013
    Filer's total
    $199,101

  • Gibran Davis

    MATH TEACHER 7TH GRADE

    Total calculated
    $159,066
    From this org
    $142,754
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,312
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,754
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,338
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,974
    Filer's total
    $159,066

  • Ana P Morron

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSES

    Total calculated
    $169,887
    From this org
    $140,123
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,764
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $140,123
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,764
    Filer's total
    $169,887

  • Annetta Thompson

    KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

    Total calculated
    $157,964
    From this org
    $138,541
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,423
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,541
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,423
    Filer's total
    $157,964

  • Melissa A Scadina

    3RD GRADE TEACHER

    Total calculated
    $156,043
    From this org
    $137,081
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,962
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,081
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,962
    Filer's total
    $156,043

  • Veronika Herrera

    SENIOR DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $149,794
    From this org
    $145,339
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,455
    Hours/week
    40

  • Jeffrey Ginsburg

    FORMER CEO

    Total calculated
    $229,250
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $229,167
    Other
    $83
    Hours/week
    20 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $0
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0 + $229,167 related
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0 + $83 related
    Filer's total
    $0 + $229,250 related

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
JEFFREY GINSBURG RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $229,167, AS REPORTED IN PART II, COLUMN B(III).

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
2024
Filed
30 March 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202630899349300438

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