irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $882KSPECIAL EDUCATION
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Special Education
Provides specialized academic and support services for students with disabilities, aligned with individualized education programs (IEPs)
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Deliver K–8 public charter educationProvides a rigorous, tuition-free academic curriculum for students in grades K through 8 in a structured, community-centered environment, with current programming serving K–5 and expansion to K–8 beginning with 6th grade in September 2026. Focuses on preparing students for competitive middle and high schools and lifelong achievement through intellectual, emotional, artistic, and social development.
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Special Education Day Schools 1 activity
- Operate special education programRuns a special education program that served as the school's primary program in 2024, with $882,392 in expenses dedicated to supporting students with special needs.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Promote family engagementProvides opportunities for families to engage in the school community as part of its educational model.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide student enrichment and support programsOffers enrichment programs in the arts and other special areas, implements technology-supported learning, provides field trips and hands-on learning experiences, and delivers student support services to promote academic and personal development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.50M
Contributions & grants$237K7%
Program service revenue$3.24M92%
Investment income$26K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.75M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.69M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$997K
Cash$755K
Investments$0
Liabilities$447K
Net assets$550K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MICHELLE HAYNES | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $248K |
| GLADYS LAMB | DIR OF OPERA | 40 | $110K |
| AADIBA MUSADEQ | TEACHER | 40 | $108K |
| AMY PERTEN | TEACHER - 4T | 40 | $102K |
board members · 5
- ERIKA EWING — TRUSTEE
- JOSEPH DRAYTON — TRUSTEE
- MARTEZ MOORE — CHAIRPERSON
- MINNIE GOKA — VICE-CHAIRPE
- RITA HANES — TRUSTEE
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- New York State Education Department Government — Charter authorizer that renewed the school's operating charter in 2004.
- South Shore Charter School Partner — Principal Michelle Haynes serves on the Board of Trustees.
- Victory Schools Partner — Management company co-responsible with founders for establishing and operating the school.
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.
- Culturally Affirming Environment 93 orgsmethodology: culturally_affirming_environmentBy integrating cultural identity and linguistic heritage from Africa and the African Diaspora into foundational aspects of school life such as classroom naming, the school strengthens student belonging and community expectations, thereby reinforcing engagement and academic motivation because students see themselves reflected in the institution’s design.shared approach: Culturally Affirming Education →
- College-Preparatory Early Start Model 24 orgsmethodology: college-preparatory_early_start_modelBy delivering a rigorous academic curriculum through highly-prepared educators starting at an early age, the school prepares students for long-term academic and personal success because early exposure to college-preparatory standards builds cumulative advantage and high achievement trajectories.shared approach: Rigorous Academic Environment →
- High Expectations with Community Involvement 24 orgsmethodology: high-expectations_with_community_involvementBy maintaining a small, supportive learning environment with rigorous academic standards and deep engagement of parents and community, the school produces strong educational outcomes because students are held to high academic and behavioral expectations within a culturally grounded, nurturing context.shared approach: Rigorous Academic Environment →