irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.44MSEE SCHEDULE O.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
English Language Learners Program
Supports second language learners within an inclusive classroom model, integrated with social work, psychology, and reading intervention services.
Reading Intervention Program
Targeted academic support program for students needing additional literacy development, overseen by Directors of Scholar Services at middle and high school levels.
Social-Emotional and Mental Health Services
Comprehensive support including social work, psychology, and restorative justice practices, led by staff with expertise in DEIA, school culture, and responsive classrooms.
Special Education Program
Fully inclusive, co-taught program serving over 21% of the student body with disabilities, integrated across all grade levels with daily professional development and data-driven instruction.
activities · 16 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 2 activities
- Delivers individualized supports for students with disabilitiesProvides individualized supports and remediation services for students with disabilities within mainstream classrooms, serving a higher proportion of students with disabilities than district comparison schools.
- Operates fully inclusive co-taught academic programOperates a fully inclusive, co-taught academic program serving a student population in which 21% have disabilities.
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Individualized Academic Support 2 activities
- Operates small, co-taught classesOperates small classes averaging 18 to 26 students, with co-teaching by special education and general education teachers in many classes.
- Provides remediation in literacy and math for below-grade-level studentsOffers targeted remediation in literacy and math for students who enter below grade level, with gradually reduced supports as students gain academic independence.
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College Access and Success Support 2 activities
- Retains middle school families into high schoolRetains 85% of middle school families who continue to the organization's high school.
- Supports high school graduation for students who attended both middle and high schoolReports a 92% high school graduation rate for scholars who attended both the organization's middle and high schools, exceeding city and district averages.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Communicates with parents via text messagingUses the Remind app to communicate with parents via text messaging, providing school-specific join codes.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Implements website accessibility featuresImplements technical accessibility features including font scaling, color contrast adjustments, Aria descriptions, animation controls, and keyboard navigation to support inclusive digital access.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Instructs K–12 students from multiple boroughsInstructs approximately 840 kindergarten through 12th grade students from Bronx Community School Districts 8 and 11, as well as Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Manages student internet use on school-issued devicesInstalls GoGuardian on school-issued Chromebooks to monitor and manage student internet use.
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- Operates English Language Learning Program with high graduation ratesRuns an English Language Learning Program associated with graduation rates for English language learners that significantly exceed district and New York City averages.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Operates athletics programOperates an athletics program offering flag football, volleyball, basketball, cheer, track, baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, dance, and other sports.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Prepares middle school students for high schoolPrepares middle school students for high school with a 95% next-level readiness rate, ranking #1 in the district.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Prepares students for post-secondary opportunitiesSupports hundreds of students since 2009 in pursuing meaningful post-secondary opportunities, including through a College & Career Program that offers career exploration and access to internships.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Provides Code of Conduct and Complaint PolicyProvides a Code of Conduct and Complaint Policy for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Provides credit recovery and additional annual creditsOffers additional annual credits and operates a credit recovery program to prevent students from falling behind academically.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provides digital access to academic progress and attendanceProvides parents access to student attendance and academic progress through PowerSchool.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Serves economically disadvantaged studentsProvides educational opportunities to economically disadvantaged students, with 79% of scholars qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distributes scholar and parent handbookDistributes a scholar and parent handbook for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Provides summer activity calendarsProvides summer activity calendars for July and August to support student engagement during breaks.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.78M
Contributions & grants$4.42M20%
Program service revenue$17.00M78%
Investment income$229K1%
Other revenue$126K
expenses
Total expenses$24.68M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$16.25M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$15.64M
Cash$3.05M
Investments$0
Liabilities$8.47M
Net assets$7.18M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| CAITLIN FRANCO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $342K |
| FAVROL PHILEMY | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $282K |
| GABRIEL PARK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $275K |
| AMANDA HUZA MERCADO | MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $228K |
| AMRITA DENNIS | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL | 40 | $197K |
| JOCELYN KELLY | DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM | 40 | $195K |
| AMANDA F MYERS | ASST. PRINCIPAL, MS | 40 | $189K |
| GENE JOHNSON | ASST. PRINCIPAL, HS | 40 | $178K |
| LISA ROMANO | DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION | 40 | $164K |
board members · 13
- AMAL EL BAKHAR — MEMBER - RESIGNED 02/2025
- ARDIAN HASKO — MEMBER
- AZIZA ANDERSON — MEMBER
- CRILHEIN FRANCISCO — MEMBER - JOINED 11/2024
- DWIGHT THOMAS — MEMBER - JOINED 11/2024
- EDWARD HUBBARD — MEMBER
- ERICA KING — VICE CHAIR
- IRAISA JONES — MEMBER - JOINED 11/2024
- JAMES S STRINGFELLOW — TREASURER
- LEONARD GILBERT — SECRETARY
- PALAK FORBES — MEMBER - RESIGNED 01/2025
- ROBERTA OSORIO — CHAIR
- ROBIN AUFSES — MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bronx Government — Operates within and serves the Bronx community, referencing comparisons to district and city educational outcomes.
- Bronx, NY Government — Location of Equality Charter High School and context for comparison with district schools
- Bronx, NY Government — Location of the Equality Charter Middle School campus and operational jurisdiction.
- Equality Charter School Network — Part of the Equality Charter School network operating in the Bronx
- GoGuardian Partner — Uses GoGuardian software to manage and monitor internet usage on school-issued Chromebooks.
- PowerSchool Partner — Uses PowerSchool as a student information system to share academic and attendance data with parents.
- Remind Partner — Partners with Remind to enable text-based communication between the school and parents.
strategies · 3
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.
- Culture-Academics Integration for Holistic Developmentmethodology: culture_academics_integrationBy integrating strong school culture, socio-emotional learning, and culturally relevant teaching with academic instruction, the school builds scholar resilience and engagement because students develop positive identities and see themselves as capable learners in a supportive community.
- Inclusive Co-Teaching with Individualized Supportsmethodology: inclusive_co_teaching_modelBy embedding individualized academic and behavioral supports within general education classrooms through co-teaching models, the school enables equitable access and high achievement for students with disabilities because inclusion fosters belonging and reduces stigma while maintaining rigorous expectations.
- Scholar-Centered Developmental Progressionmethodology: scholar-centered_approachBy meeting students at their current academic, social, and emotional level through individualized instruction and scaffolded support, the school promotes long-term self-sufficiency and academic engagement because learners build confidence and skills incrementally.