Genesee Community Charter School

Organization Overview

Genesee Community Charter School is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Genesee Community Charter School employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Genesee Community 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 06/2022, Genesee Community Charter School generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDING AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE VALUING INTELLECTUAL RIGOR, DIVERSITY, & RESPONSIBILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF THE ROCHESTER MUSEUM & SCIENCE CENTER. GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLS APPROXIMATELY 224 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADES. AS A CHARTER SCHOOL, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IS PUBLICLY FUNDED AND THERE IS NO TUITION. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WHO MEET OUR AGE GUIDELINES AND A LOTTERY IS HELD IN APRIL OF EACH YEAR FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND FOR VACANCIES AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADES. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OGENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM FOCUSES ON LOCAL HISTORY AND THE NATURAL WORLD AND-AS AN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL-STUDENTS ARE IMMERSED IN THREE INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING EXPEDITIONS EACH YEAR. CLASSES FREQUENTLY VENTURE INTO THE COMMUNITY FOR PURPOSEFUL AND RIGOROUS FIELD STUDIES INTEGRAL TO THEIR ONGOING LEARNING EXPERIENCES. MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, DANCE, AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL LIFE AT GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING MODEL AND ITS APPROACH TO ARTS INTEGRATION. SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 2001, GENESEE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL K-6 SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK AS MEASURED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S SCHOOL PERFORMANCE INDEX.


GCCS OFFERS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DAILY TO ALL STUDENTS. MEALS ARE DELIVERED FRESH EVERY DAY BY JULIA K CATERS, AND ARE SERVED "FAMILY STYLE" IN THE CLASSROOMS. GCCS PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM. AT THE START OF EACH NEW SCHOOL YEAR, ALL STUDENTS ARE SENT AN APPLICATION FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. THOSE STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY ARE OFFERED MEALS AT A REDUCED OR NO COST. STUDENTS THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED MEALS HAVE THE OPTION TO PAY FULL PRICE, OR MAY BRING MEALS FROM HOME. GCCS WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE ALL FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ITS MEAL PROGRAM.


GCCS HAS FULLY INCLUDED OUR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. SPEECH/ LANGUAGE, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, AND COUNSELING SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM BY PROFESSIONALS OR STAFF FROM THE CHILD'S DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE. A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OUR STUDENTS REQUIRING RESOURCE ROOM OR CONSULTANT TEACHER SERVICES. GCCS HAS A SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR WHO HELPS TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS. THIS PERSON ALSO WORKS WITH TEACHERS ON ACADEMIC INTERVENTION, AND ASSISTS PARENTS AND STAFF THROUGH THE CSE REFERRAL PROCESS. THIS PERSON IS ALSO HIGHLY TRAINED IN THE WILSON LANGUAGE/LITERACY PROGRAM, AND WORKS WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR READING LEVELS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shannon Hillman
School Leader
$98,640
Michele Hannagan
Board President
$0
Kevin Sutherland
Treasurer
$0
Annemarie Wess
Vice President
$0
Allison Shultes
Board Secretary
$0
Mark Schiesser
Community Representative
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $393,314
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,933
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $15,479
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$411,247
Total Program Service Revenue$3,096,887
Investment income $25,057
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $107,331
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,645,136

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Genesee Community Charter School has recieved totaling $1,254.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Silverberg Family Foundation Inc

Port Washington, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$254
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