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INTEGRATION CHARTER SCHOOLS

STATEN ISLAND, NY · EIN 472459523 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B25 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · integrationcharterschools.org
revenue
$51.1M
expenses
$48.8M
net assets
$-754K
employees
462
volunteers
15
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

ICS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER THAT FULLY INTEGRATE STUDENTS LIVING WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS. EACH STUDENT'S PERSONALIZED PLAN SPEAKS TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL GOALS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Integration Charter Schools is a network of free public charter schools serving K-12 students on Staten Island, New York. The organization provides individualized academic and social-emotional support, with a focus on integrating students with diverse learning needs. Programs include early college credits, career readiness, and personalized learning pathways to prepare students for college and career success.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Brothers Beyond Boundaries Program
Mentorship program for male students in grades 7-12 focusing on academic support, cultural enrichment, and character development
Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
K-12 school offering small class sizes, social-emotional wellness programs, and individualized academic support on Staten Island
New Ventures Charter School
Grades 16-21 transfer high school for under-credited, disconnected youth offering personalized curriculum, internships, and fieldwork
Richmond Preparatory Charter School
Grades 6-8 computer science-focused program offering college preparatory curriculum and professional certifications
Summer Boost
Summer enrichment program in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies offering academic reinforcement, arts, STEM, and recreation for rising K-9 students
The Early College Charter School
Grades 9-12 early college high school partnering with College of Staten Island and Monroe College to offer tuition-free college credits
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver summer learning and enrichment programs
      Operates a summer learning and enrichment program for rising K–9 students in partnership with Summer Boost NYC and Bloomberg Philanthropies, featuring academic support, arts, STEM, recreation, field trips, and themed activities such as spirit days to promote engagement and school community.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Facilitate experiential and civic learning through field trips
      Organizes educational field trips to sites such as Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Turtle Back Zoo, and the New-York Historical Society Museum to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences in history, immigration, wildlife, and government.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Offer after-school and extracurricular programs
      Provides after-school clubs in technology, sports, literature, and other domains; runs a robotics program at Richmond Prep Charter School; offers middle school girls basketball programming; and hosts an annual ArtsFest to showcase student performances and artwork.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Operate K-12 charter schools with integrated academic and social-emotional support
      Operates a network of four public charter schools in Staten Island serving over 1,500 students in grades K–12, featuring small class sizes (average 18 students), fully inclusive classrooms with 40% of students having an IEP, and a continuous educational pathway combining rigorous academics with social-emotional wellness programming.
  • High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide college and career readiness pathways
      Offers dual enrollment programs with the College of Staten Island and Monroe University, enabling high school students to earn tuition-free college credits; provides a Teacher Academy program for students to gain classroom experience; and runs a Justice Fieldwork course and Information Systems Program leading to CompTIA A+ Certification, all designed to prepare students for higher education and careers.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Provide individualized academic and professional planning
      Delivers personalized academic and professional plans for students, particularly those with diverse learning needs, through internships, fieldwork, and tailored curricula to support college and career success.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Support staff professional development and degree attainment
      Offers a Pathways to Success program that supports Integration Charter Schools staff in earning Bachelor's degrees through partnerships with Monroe University, College of Staten Island, and Touro University.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Support student and family basic needs
      Operates a school pantry (ICS Market) that provides food and essential items confidentially to students, families, and staff, and offers free uniform laundry services across the school network to promote student readiness and reduce family burden.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51.14M
Contributions & grants$8.79M17%
Program service revenue$38.67M76%
Investment income$19K0%
Other revenue$3.65M
expenses
Total expenses$48.76M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$31.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$137.14M
Cash$1.70M
Investments$0
Liabilities$137.90M
Net assets$-754K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SEAN HARRELL CEO / PRESIDENT 40 $337K
SHAVONN PEARCE-DOUGHLIN DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT/CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER 40 $220K
JEANINE TAYLOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $214K
JENNA CURRAN PRINCIPAL - LPES 40 $194K
RYAN MELIS PRINCIPAL - NVCS 40 $194K
ALISON LOSALVIO PRINCIPAL - LPMS 40 $184K
ALANA DIGIACOMO MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TEACHING & LEARNING 40 $183K
PRISCILLA V CHEN DEPUTY CSO/COUNSELING 40 $172K
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ DIR. OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - RESIGNED DU 40 $166K
TERRONA O GAYNOR DIR. OF SCHOOL SUPP.-RESIGNED 11/24 40 $145K
DHURATA REXHA PRINCIPAL - LPHS - RESIGNED 10/24 40 $130K
board members · 12
  • DAVID LEHR — CHAIR
  • DEBORAH MILLER — SECRETARY
  • DENISE HENICK — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
  • DORIS SCHUELER — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
  • ED FUCINI — VICE CHAIR
  • FERRUGIA SONTHONAX — TREASURER
  • GENEVIEVE DE GAILLANDE — TRUSTEE - JOINED DURING THE YEAR
  • HEATHER GAYLE — TRUSTEE - JOINED DURING THE YEAR
  • JOHN STRAND — TRUSTEE
  • KATHLYN BARRET-LAYNE — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL CARIDI — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
  • TRACY TESSITORE — TRUSTEE - RESIGNED DURING THE YEAR
relationships · 34

Who they work with

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Funder supporting Summer Boost NYC programming.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Funder supporting Summer Boost NYC, the summer programming for K–9 students.
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Supports the Summer Boost NYC program in partnership with Integration Charter Schools
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Academic partner enabling high school students to earn tuition-free college credits.
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Higher education partner enabling students at The Early College Charter School to earn tuition-free college credits
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Partner institution enabling Lavelle Prep students to earn college credits.
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Partner institution for dual enrollment programs allowing high school students to earn college credits.
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Partner institution for dual enrollment programs and host of the inaugural ArtsFest showcase.
  • College of Staten Island Partner — Partnership enabling students to earn college credits while in high school.
  • College of Staten Island Partner — University partner in the Pathways to Success program supporting ICS staff pursuing Bachelor's degrees.
  • DJ Scratch Academy Partner — Partner providing DJ and music production programming for middle school students during summer enrichment
  • DYCD Partner — Partner in launching the Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament for 6th–8th grade students.
  • DYCD Partner — Partnership to host the Middle School Girls Basketball Tournament for 6th–8th grade girls.
  • Dr. Theodore Atlas Foundation Partner — Community supporter of the ICS Market, an in-school food pantry.
  • ICS Foundation Network — Shares board members and operates as a related entity under the ICS network.
  • Monroe College Partner — Academic partner enabling high school students to earn tuition-free college credits.
  • Monroe College Partner — Higher education partner enabling students at The Early College Charter School to earn tuition-free college credits
  • Monroe College Partner — Partner institution enabling Lavelle Prep students to earn college credits.
  • Monroe University Partner — Hosts the Information Systems Program for Richmond Prep students, leading to CompTIA A+ Certification.
  • Monroe University Partner — Partner institution for dual enrollment programs allowing high school students to earn college credits.
  • Monroe University Partner — Partner institution for dual enrollment programs enabling high school students to earn college credits.
  • Monroe University Partner — University partner in the Pathways to Success program supporting ICS staff pursuing Bachelor's degrees.
  • NYC Kids RISE Partner — Organization administering the Save for College Program in which Lavelle Preparatory Charter School students participate
  • NYC Kids RISE Partner — Partner organization providing college savings accounts for 5th-grade students at Lavelle Preparatory Charter School.
  • NYC Kids RISE Partner — Partners with NYC Kids RISE to provide 5th-grade students with college savings accounts through the Save for College Program.
  • NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program Partner — Partnership providing K-4 students with a head start investment in college through the NYC Scholarship 529 Plan.
  • New Ventures Charter School Partner — New Ventures Charter School is a school within the Integration Charter Schools network, serving students ages 16–21 on Staten Island.
  • New-York Historical Society Museum Partner — Host institution for student visits to explore American history and the presidency through exhibits.
  • Northfield Bank Foundation Partner — Community supporter of the ICS Market, an in-school food pantry.
  • Scratch NYC Partner — Partners with Scratch NYC to offer middle school students a music production program focused on mixing tracks, creating beats, and learning music technology.
+ 4 more
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.

  • Experiential and Work-Based Learning Integration
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By connecting academic instruction to real-world internships, fieldwork, and hands-on experiences, the organization re-engages students and builds career readiness because applied learning increases motivation and contextualizes classroom knowledge.
  • Fully Inclusive Classroom Model
    methodology: fully_inclusive_learning
    By integrating general and special education students in the same classrooms with differentiated instruction from dually certified staff, the organization promotes equitable academic and social development because inclusive environments with tailored support enable all students to thrive at their own pace.
  • Integrated Academic and Social-Emotional Learning
    methodology: integrated_academic_and_social_emotional_learning
    By combining rigorous academic instruction with embedded social-emotional learning, the organization supports student success because addressing emotional and interpersonal development enhances resilience, engagement, and academic outcomes.
  • Personalized Academic and Career Pathways
    methodology: personalized_learning_plan
    By creating individualized learning plans and academic pathways tailored to each student's goals, the organization improves college and career readiness because students engage more deeply when their education is aligned with personal aspirations and learning needs.
  • School Families Model for Relational Trust
    methodology: school_families_model
    By organizing students into small, supportive "school families," the organization fosters relational trust and belonging, which drives academic persistence and graduation because students are more likely to re-engage and persist when they feel seen and supported.