Uncommon New York City Charter Schools
- Assets
- $122.4m
- Revenue
- $160.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,455
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-3505981
Organization Overview
Uncommon New York City Charter Schools is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Uncommon New York City Charter Schools employed 1,455 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uncommon New York City Charter Schools 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, Uncommon New York City Charter Schools generated $160.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $134.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.9% 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNCOMMON NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOLS ("UNCOMMON NEW YORK CITY OR THE "SCHOOL" WHEN REFERRING TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT NETWORK OF FREE, PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT SERVE OVER 8,000 K-12 STUDENTS IN BROOKLYN, INCLUDING BOTH SINGLE-SEX AND COEDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS. EACH SCHOOL SHARES THE SAME MISSION OF PREPARING STUDENTS TO ENTER, SUCCEED IN, AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. BELIEVING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS A RIGHT TO HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION AND THAT A BACHELOR'S DEGREE SHOULD BE WITHIN REACH FOR EVERY YOUNG PERSON IN THE NATION, UNCOMMON NEW YORK CITY BUILDS UNCOMMONLY GREAT SCHOOLS THAT OFFER A RIGOROUS COLLEGE-PREPARATORY CURRICULUM THAT CULTIVATES OUR STUDENTS' PASSIONS AND INTERESTS AND IS INFUSED WITH JOY, LOVE, AND LEARNING. STUDENTS ARE RANDOMLY SELECTED BY PUBLIC LOTTERY IN GRADES K AND 5, AND WE MAINTAIN WAITING LISTS THROUGH GRADE 9. WE CURRENTLY HAVE SCHOOLS IN THE BEDFORD STUYVESANT, BROWNSVILLE, CROWN HEIGHTS, CANARSIE, EAST FLATBUSH, CYPRESS HILLS, AND WILLIAMSBURG NEIGHBORHOODS WITHIN BROOKLYN. UNCOMMON SCHOOLS NEW YORK CITY CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 8,700 K-12 STUDENTS ACROSS 24 SCHOOLS IN BROOKLYN, INCLUDING BOTH SINGLE-SEX AND CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS. CLOSE TO 100% OF THE UNCOMMON NYC GRADUATING CLASS OF 2020 (252 OF 255 STUDENTS) WAS ACCEPTED INTO A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Schuster Kccsm-Principal | Officer | 50 | $167,168 |
Ishani Mehta Es Principal | Officer | 50 | $150,520 |
Thomas O'brien Uchs Principal | 50 | $145,767 | |
Alexandra Bronson Wccs Principal | 50 | $141,210 | |
Nequandra Bowen Eges Principal | 50 | $140,659 | |
Megan Fitzgerald Nyc Region Director Of Special Education | 50 | $139,187 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Doyle Security Services Security Services | 6/29/21 | $264,013 |
Excellence Academics Rent Services | 6/29/21 | $1,200,000 |
Uncommon Schools Inc Management Services | 6/29/21 | $19,889,502 |
Ricoh Usa Inc Consulting Services | 6/29/21 | $2,196,114 |
Ac-interiors Corp Construction Services | 6/29/21 | $238,056 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,174,524 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,752,725 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $569,695 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,927,249 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $149,828,999 |
| Investment income | $25,753 |
| 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 | $160,782,001 |
| 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. | $186,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $77,294,814 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,106,164 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,605,388 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,984,522 |
| Fees for services: Management | $21,002,799 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $145,609 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $177,889 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,665,953 |
| Advertising and promotion | $145,822 |
| Office expenses | $2,402,123 |
| Information technology | $2,319,031 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,213,733 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,224,879 |
| Insurance | $1,333,761 |
| All other expenses | $287,285 |
| Total functional expenses | $134,513,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,962,553 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $88,100,345 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,726,864 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,735 |
| 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 | $6,404,983 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,717,099 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $383,524 |
| Total assets | $122,371,103 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,443,735 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,443,735 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $115,927,368 |
| 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 | $122,371,103 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Uncommon New York City Charter Schools has recieved totaling $842,869.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Uncommon Schools Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SCHOOL OPERATIONS | $842,869 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Success Academy Charter Schools - Nyc New York, NY | $153,203,967 | $391,023,772 |
Achievement First Brooklyn Charter Schools New Haven, CT | $54,254,449 | $167,076,018 |
Uncommon New York City Charter Schools New York, NY | $122,371,103 | $160,782,001 |
Ascend Charter Schools Brooklyn, NY | $45,182,055 | $130,071,368 |
Team Academy Charter School Inc Newark, NJ | $62,784,056 | $112,036,254 |
Agora Cyber Charter School King Of Prussia, PA | $29,812,274 | $123,843,368 |
Kipp Nyc Public Charter Schools Ii New York, NY | $29,013,020 | $109,312,231 |
The Academy Charter School Hempstead, NY | $181,369,373 | $54,353,660 |
Mastery Charter High School Philadelphia, PA | $43,740,057 | $52,618,647 |
Public Prep Charter School Academies Bronx, NY | $28,993,375 | $52,903,915 |
Achievement First Inc New Haven, CT | $52,811,061 | $64,422,955 |
Explore Excel Charter School Brooklyn, NY | $21,686,253 | $46,865,700 |