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MERRICK ACADEMY QUEENS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY · EIN 134119996 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B40 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · merrickacademy.org
revenue
$18.0M
expenses
$18.8M
net assets
$122K
employees
154
volunteers
5
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE CHILDREN ON A COMPLETELY NONDISCRIMINATORY AND SECULAR BASIS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School is a K-8 public charter school located in Springfield Gardens, Queens, New York. Founded in 2000, it was the first charter school in Queens and serves approximately 750 students. The school provides a STEAM-focused, inquiry-based curriculum with extended learning time and comprehensive support for special education students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $5.06M
    THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE SCHOOL OPERATED CLASSES FOR APPROXIMATELY 134 SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

After-School Programming
Program running five days a week with homework assistance, nutritious snacks, and enrichment activities including robotics, coding, pep squad, and sports.
Clinical Services
Provides school counseling and social work services, including the At Hope Counseling program for students needing additional emotional support.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Evidence-based framework providing academic and social-emotional support to close learning gaps, support students with IEPs, and promote positive discipline practices.
Summer Academy
No-cost summer program offering a fully immersive STEAM curriculum, enrichment activities, and weekly educational field trips for currently enrolled students.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
    • Deliver STEAM and International Baccalaureate-based education
      Implements a STEAM-focused curriculum and International Baccalaureate framework through hands-on projects, inquiry-based learning, and real-world experiences to foster student resilience, creativity, and global awareness. Serves students in grades K–7 (expanding to grade 8 by 2026–2027) in District 29, Springfield Gardens, NY.
  • Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
    • Ensure school safety and emergency preparedness
      Complies with New York State’s SAVE law by developing and maintaining a District-Wide Safety Plan that includes emergency response procedures, prevention strategies, staff and student training, and regular safety drills to protect students, staff, and visitors.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Manage student and family admissions and engagement
      Operates an admissions process via Family Interest Forms to connect prospective families with the admissions team. Hosts community programs and events for parents and families, provides family handbooks and the Family Bill of Rights, and holds monthly public board meetings to promote transparency and stakeholder engagement.
  • Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
    • Operate special education programs
      Provides special education services by operating dedicated classes for students with IEPs, serving approximately 93–134 students in grades K–6 annually.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Organize educational field trips
      Conducts regular educational field trips aligned with curriculum goals, including visits to the Jackie Robinson Museum for upper-grade students studying social change and to Taste Buds Kitchen for lower-grade students exploring the five senses through cooking.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Provide health, wellness, and nutrition services
      Offers a comprehensive health and wellness program including nutritious, culturally reflective meals, school nursing services (first aid, medication administration, chronic condition management), and regular physical activity. Partners with a school food management company to provide daily meals and after-school snacks.
  • Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
    • Provide youth leadership development opportunities
      Offers job opportunities and hands-on experience in education and youth development for high school and college students serving as youth leaders in school programs.
  • Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
    • Respond to cybersecurity incidents
      Responded to a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to student and parent data in PowerSchool by notifying affected families and committing to provide additional resources such as credit monitoring and identity protection services.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Run after-school and summer enrichment programs
      Operates a five-day weekly after-school program from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (fall to late May) featuring homework support, enrichment activities (e.g., sewing, yoga, sports), and access to paid programs in robotics, coding, and martial arts. Also offers a no-cost summer program with immersive STEAM curriculum, educational field trips, and enrichment in tennis, flag football, musical theater, gardening, and coding.
  • Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
    • Support student mental and behavioral health
      Implements a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address academic and behavioral needs, close learning gaps, and promote positive discipline. Offers At Hope Counseling, a specialized emotional support program for students needing additional guidance but not at immediate risk.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$18.02M
Contributions & grants$1.28M7%
Program service revenue$16.70M93%
Investment income$43K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.77M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12.79M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.45M
Cash$480K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.33M
Net assets$122K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +33.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ADRIAN MANUEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $316K
JAMIE WHITE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 40 $197K
MICHELLE HARRISON DIRECTOR OF STEAM 40 $195K
CHRISTINE HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 40 $189K
JANINE SCARLATOS TEACHER 40 $181K
ZENZILE KEITH DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES 40 $178K
RAEL JONES CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40 $177K
CHANTAL LEWIS-MILLER INTERIM PRINCIPAL 40 $167K
board members · 5
  • CAMEIL DALGETTY-JARVIS — BOARD CHAIR
  • GERALD KARIKARI — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES DING — TREASURER
  • NICOLE BARZEY — SECRETARY
  • TATUM BOOTHE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Jackie Robinson Museum Partner — Site for field trips that support the 'Breaking Barriers' humanities curriculum for upper-grade students.
  • Miah Prescod Partner — Community & Family Engagement Coordinator who connects families and community partners with Merrick Academy.
  • New York State Government — Guides clinical services through New York State standards for school counseling and social work.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Submits required budget reporting and spending plans as a local educational agency in compliance with state education law.
  • PowerSchool Partner — Software vendor providing the Student Information System used by Merrick Academy Queens Public Charter School.
  • Red Rabbit Partner — Partnered with Merrick Academy to provide school food management services.
  • Taste Buds Kitchen Partner — Site for field trips where lower-grade students participate in cooking activities that engage the five senses.
  • families Partner — Collaborates with families as educational partners in supporting student development and achievement.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Culturally Responsive and Health-Integrated Learning Environment
    methodology: culturally_responsive_nutrition_services
    By aligning nutrition services with student cultural backgrounds and recognizing health as foundational to learning, the school strengthens inclusivity and academic readiness because culturally relevant care supports well-being and engagement.
  • Data-Informed Multi-Tiered Student Support
    methodology: MTSS
    By using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, the school tailors academic and social-emotional instruction to individual needs because ongoing performance data enables timely, targeted interventions that improve outcomes.
  • Family and Community as Partners in Holistic Development
    methodology: holistic_family_engagement
    By integrating family engagement, home-school partnerships, and community involvement into education, the school enhances student success because shared responsibility and transparency build trust and support holistic development.
  • STEAM-Integrated Inquiry Learning
    methodology: inquiry_based_learning
    By combining a STEAM-focused, interdisciplinary curriculum with inquiry-based and experiential learning, the school cultivates student curiosity, creativity, and adaptability because active exploration and real-world application deepen understanding and engagement.