Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High School
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $12.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 128
- Location
- Perth Amboy, NJ
- Founding
- 09/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-1567450
Organization Overview
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High School is located in Perth Amboy, NJ. The organization was established in 2013. 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, Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High School employed 128 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High 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, Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High School generated $12.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.4% 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
THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (THE "CHARTER SCHOOL") PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE SY 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR WITH ENROLLMENT OF 491 STUDENTS. BY EVERY INDICATOR, THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG CHARTER SCHOOL WITH GREAT PROMISE FOR FUTURE. WITH A FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP, CIVICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND ACADEMICS, THE CHARTER SCHOOL MAINTAINS A LARGE WAITING LIST FOR ENTRANCE AND IS ARMED WITH A STRONG BOARD, EXPERIENCED STAFF, SIGNIFICANT SEED FUNDING, A WELL-DEVELOPED MISSION AND ACCOMPANYING CORE VALUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAJOR INITIATIVES FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR CONTINUED TO CENTER ON ACTIVITIES IMPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S PROGRAM AND THE HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES BROUGHT FORTH DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FOLLOWING WERE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES: INCREASED DISTRICT TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITIES IN ALL AREAS (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE) FOR REMOTE LEARNING; DEVELOPED/IMPLEMENTED REOPENING PLAN INCLUSIVE OF PPE, SIGNAGE, CLEANSING SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT; DESIGNED/IMPLEMENTED LEADERSHIP MENTORING AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PER SCHOOL CHARTER; CONTINUED FISCAL CONTROLS, COMPLIANCE, AND FISCAL STABILITY; CONTINUED SEARCH AND GOAL SETTING FOR INCREASING STUDENT ENROLLMENT; CONTINUED EXPANSION OF STAFFING TO ACCOMMODATE PROGRAM GROWTH AND STUDENT NEEDS; CONTINUED PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD STAFF COMPETENCY; CONTINUED EXPANSION OF DUAL ENROLLMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COLLEGE FOR STUDENT ADVANCEMENT; IMPLEMENTATION OF PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSED THE CHARTER AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM AT THE MIDDLE GRADES TO SUPPORT STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUR ACADEMIES AT THE HIGH SCHOOL; USE GRANT MONEY TO SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL PROGRAMING, STAFFING AND SCHOOL INITIATIVES; UTILIZED VIRTUAL LEARNING TO INCREASE STUDENT GRADUATION; EXPAND THE VIRTUAL LEARNING OFFERINGS TO ALL STUDENTS; ASSESS SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS FOR LEARNING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO STAFF FOR DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION; PERFORM CURRICULUM AUDIT; DEVELOP A FIVE-YEAR CURRICULUM PLAN; AND CONTINUE 21ST CENTURY PROGRAM TO PROMOTE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO STUDENTS EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE ASSISTED.
THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND IDEA PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Morales Lead Person (until 9/2/2020) | Officer | 40 | $150,986 |
Peter Salek-Nejad Lead Person (9/2/2020 - 12/22/2020) | Officer | 40 | $105,748 |
Douglas Kelly Vice Principal | 40 | $100,500 | |
Gail Long Sba/board Secretary | Officer | 40 | $61,673 |
Joshua Bishop Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lisette Vilanova President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,343,576 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,578 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,350,154 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,220,066 |
| Investment income | $4,291 |
| 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 | $12,660,178 |
| 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. | $550,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $550,282 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,832,952 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,343,098 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,093,952 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $127,204 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $580,563 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $382,258 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $446,210 |
| Travel | $283 |
| 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 | $644,797 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $23,540 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,262,933 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,788,264 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $856,099 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,278,554 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,123,685 |
| Total assets | $6,046,602 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $257,350 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,543 |
| 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 | $2,797,781 |
| Total liabilities | $3,067,674 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,945,296 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,632 |
| 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 | $6,046,602 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Academy For Urban Leadership Charter High School has recieved totaling $8,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association A New Jersey Non-Profi Hamilton, NJ PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF GRANT | $6,000 |
Investors Charitable Foundation Summit, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
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 |