Amber Charter School
- Assets
- $18.2m
- Revenue
- $20.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 169
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-4119814
Organization Overview
Amber Charter School is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Amber Charter School employed 169 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amber Charter School 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, Amber Charter School generated $20.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS AND WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION, ALONG WITH STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROSPER IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC (ADMISSION BY LOTTERY). AMBER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS AND WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION, ALONG WITH STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROSPER IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WAS STARTED IN SEPTEMBER 2014. IN ADDITION TO SUPPLEMENTING WHAT THE STUDENTS HAVE LEARNED IN SCHOOL, THEY PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE LEARNING MODELS THAT ENGAGE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND GET ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR HOMEWORK FROM TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS. DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF COVID, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WAS SUSPENDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vasthi Acosta Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $296,520 |
Karen Drezner Chief Strategy Officer | 35 | $177,787 | |
Heidi Hamilton Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 35 | $165,723 |
Veronica Almedina Principal | 35 | $144,698 | |
Christine Ganey Chief Communications Offic | 35 | $143,637 | |
Sashemani Elliott Chief Academic Officer | 35 | $140,477 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $11,833 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,693,688 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $846,589 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,466 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,552,110 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,349,081 |
| Investment income | $9,991 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,911,182 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $470,161 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $376,129 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $9,177,805 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $346,638 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,057,309 |
| Payroll taxes | $853,553 |
| Fees for services: Management | $70,297 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,610 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,601 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $931,925 |
| Advertising and promotion | $96,755 |
| Office expenses | $91,250 |
| Information technology | $163,945 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,176,485 |
| Travel | $8,001 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $126,582 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $339,078 |
| Insurance | $110,538 |
| All other expenses | $46,899 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,309,317 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,553,297 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $899,130 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,432 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,085,780 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,649,695 |
| Total assets | $18,229,334 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,826,126 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,181,760 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,007,886 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,221,448 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,229,334 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Amber Charter School has recieved totaling $916,176.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $600,000 |
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $300,000 |
Henry L Kimelman Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $8,000 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $676 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rye Country Day School Rye, NY | $168,719,071 | $53,917,933 |
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter Schools West Chester, PA | $90,879,263 | $65,797,836 |
The Public School Of Germantown Fort Washington, PA | $151,608,543 | $52,601,237 |
Peddie School Hightstown, NJ | $613,419,387 | $58,126,453 |
William Penn Charter School Inc Philadelphia, PA | $232,730,859 | $59,443,641 |
Trevor Day School New York, NY | $179,718,336 | $48,695,331 |
International College-Beirut Lebanon New York, NY | $209,567,353 | $51,574,911 |
Montclair Kimberly Academy Foundation Montclair, NJ | $86,504,754 | $51,589,426 |
Princeton Day School Inc Princeton, NJ | $166,237,830 | $58,529,058 |
Nightingale-Bamford School New York, NY | $159,201,980 | $40,384,072 |
Masters School Dobbs Ferry, NY | $186,890,779 | $50,762,923 |
Shady Side Academy Pittsburgh, PA | $133,159,735 | $43,966,956 |