Dr Lena Edwards Charter School is located in Jersey City, NJ. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Dr Lena Edwards Charter School employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dr Lena Edwards 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 06/2023, Dr Lena Edwards Charter School generated $10.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY FOCUSED PUBLIC SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE A PASSION FOR LEARNING, STRONG ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DIRECTION, CONFIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR EDUCATION, SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 365 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Nyaboga Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Difeo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phyllis Fasone Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eugene Squeo Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Seazholtz Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Keith Davis Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,974,176 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,974,176 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $332,950 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $10,427,995 |
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. | $400,285 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,171 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,625,158 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $183,854 |
Other employee benefits | $1,862,550 |
Payroll taxes | $384,446 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,108 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $201,107 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $477,007 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $466,473 |
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 | $45,651 |
Insurance | $147,014 |
All other expenses | $330,030 |
Total functional expenses | $9,523,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,240,184 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $140,980 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $272,120 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $151,852 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,805,136 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $410,579 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $278,753 |
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 | $233,733 |
Total liabilities | $923,065 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,882,071 |
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 | $5,805,136 |