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NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOLS
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 453355866 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M)
revenue
$39.8M
expenses
$38.9M
net assets
$6.7M
employees
270
volunteers
8
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOLS IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH A RIGOROUS, COMPREHENSIVE K-8 PROGRAM THAT CULTIVATES THE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD. OUR SCHOOL IS AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY THAT SERVES HIGH-FUNCTIONING CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM ALONG WITH THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD PEERS. OUR STUDENTS WILL BECOME INDEPENDENT LEARNERS AND CRITICAL THINKERS, WILL ACQUIRE THE ACADEMIC SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOLS AND WILL EXHIBIT THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

Neighborhood Charter Schools provides a rigorous K-8 education focused on intellectual, social, and emotional development, with a specialized program for high-functioning children on the autism spectrum alongside their peers. The school serves students in New York City, emphasizing inclusive learning and academic preparation for college preparatory high schools. It operates as a charter school with a dedicated special education curriculum.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $15.39M
    SPECIAL EDUCATION - EXPENSES DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCING OUR CURRENT CURRICULUM FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. HIRED CONSULTANTS TO ADD TO OUR PROGRAM'S SUCCESS BY ASSISTING US WITH DESIGNING PROGRAMS THAT WOULD MEET THE CLINICAL, TRAINING, AND RESEARCH NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD). WE SERVED 127 STUDENTS IN THE ASD PROGRAM AND 226 OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Special Education Program for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Comprehensive curriculum enhancement for students on the autism spectrum, including clinical design, staff training, and research-informed practices; served 127 ASD students in the 2024–2025 school year
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Deliver K-8 academic instruction in core subjects
      Provides rigorous daily instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics to ensure students achieve fluency, confidence, and strong foundational skills by third grade. Students are taught to high academic standards, with consistent performance above district and city peers on New York State assessments.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver science education with hands-on, integrated curriculum
      Implements a hands-on science program for K-4 students using the Amplify Science curriculum, integrating investigations, literacy, and digital tools. Covers life, earth, and physical sciences with cumulative progression. For middle grades, offers Earth Science, physical science, and living environment curricula aligned with state standards, including preparation for the Living Environment Regents Exam.
  • Charter School Admissions Lottery Management 1 activity
    • Manage school admissions through lottery and waitlist
      Operates a school admissions lottery for the 2025-2026 academic year with a deadline of April 1, 2025, and offers admission from a waitlist when seats become available, requiring acceptance within a 48-hour window.
  • Special Education Support Services 1 activity
    • Operate inclusive special education programs for students with autism and other special needs
      Provides a fully inclusive program for students on the autism spectrum and other special needs students, delivering all services required by IEPs including speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling. Maintains a co-teaching model and specialized supports such as Social Club sessions to promote social competencies.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide after-school and enrichment programming
      Operates after-school programs at all school sites offering homework help, enrichment activities such as science clubs, and free SHSAT preparation for middle school students to support academic advancement and engagement.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide ongoing teacher professional development
      Conducts monthly meetings and offers year-round professional development to strengthen teachers’ content knowledge, skills in analyzing student work, and instructional effectiveness.
  • ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
    • Support English Language Learners
      Provides targeted educational programming and services for English Language Learners to ensure academic access and achievement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$39.84M
Contributions & grants$2.86M7%
Program service revenue$35.06M88%
Investment income$186K0%
Other revenue$1.73M
expenses
Total expenses$38.85M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25.33M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$110.74M
Cash$11.96M
Investments$0
Liabilities$104.01M
Net assets$6.73M
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DANIEL MCCORMICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $260K
NICHOLAS CARTON PRINCIPAL 40 $209K
KARA SINGLETON DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMICS 40 $184K
RACHEL STOTSKY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $184K
TODD SOPER PRINCIPAL 40 $182K
MICHELLE RUMPH MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FINAN 40 $171K
JERMAINE OTTEY SR DIRECTOR OF TALENT & HR 40 $171K
MICHELLE SANTOS CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $171K
AMY YOUNG ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $159K
KATHLEEN ASCHINGER ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40 $155K
RACHEL VIEGAS DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 40 $150K
KELLIE RILEY RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40 $137K
board members · 9
  • CLIFF SCHNEIDER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EVERARDO JEFFERSON — TRUSTEE
  • HEIDI BAKER — SECRETARY
  • MORGAN JENKINS — TRUSTEE- JOINED NOV 2024
  • PATRICIA SOUSSLOFF — PRESIDENT- RESIGNED JUN 2025
  • STEPHANIE FOX — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING YEAR
  • STEPHANIE HUBBELL — TRUSTEE
  • WALTER RENDON — BOARD TREASURER
  • WYLIE FENNELL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Amplify Partner — Provider of the Amplify Science program used in K-4 science instruction.
  • Department of City Planning Government — Directs applicants to the Department of City Planning website to verify Community School District residency.
  • NY State Government — Administers state assessments used to measure student performance.
  • Rutgers University Partner — Stephanie Hubbell, former staff member at Neighborhood Charter Schools, is now Director of Clinical Education at Rutgers University’s M.S. Program in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Social Thinking® Partner — Uses evidence-based strategies and curricula from Social Thinking® in Social Club sessions.
  • Speech-Language Pathologists Partner — On staff at all NCS schools to support students, particularly those on the autism spectrum.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Extended Learning Time for Academic Acceleration
    methodology: extended_learning_time
    By extending the school day and year, we increase instructional time to close achievement gaps and deepen learning because sustained, consistent exposure to rigorous content enables mastery and academic acceleration.
  • High-Expectations Culture with Universal Achievement Belief
    methodology: high_expectations_culture
    By operating under a theory of action that all students can achieve at high academic levels regardless of background, we produce stronger engagement and outcomes because belief in student potential drives instructional rigor and personalized support.
  • Inclusive Education with Co-Teaching and Targeted Support
    methodology: inclusive_education
    By integrating neurodiverse learners in general classrooms using co-teaching models and targeted interventions like the BRIDGE program, we improve academic and social outcomes because inclusion supported by differentiated instruction fosters collective learning and belonging.
  • Restorative and Culturally Responsive School Culture
    methodology: restorative_practices
    By prioritizing restorative practices and culturally responsive leadership, we build positive school culture and equity because addressing behavioral and systemic challenges through relationship and identity affirmation increases student engagement and reduces exclusionary discipline.
  • Whole-Child Development through Integrated Academic and Social-Emotional Learning
    methodology: whole_child_development
    By integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning using evidence-based frameworks like Social Thinking® and daily Social Club activities, we support holistic student growth because cognitive, emotional, and social development are interdependent and mutually reinforcing.