Nonprofit · EIN 01-0727280
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10473
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,838,814 | $13,388,344 | $1,450,470 | $20,682,019 | $8,577,209 | $12,104,810 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,926,214 | $12,530,568 | $2,395,646 | $19,667,130 | $9,022,155 | $10,644,975 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $14,183,670 | $12,011,093 | $2,172,577 | $9,842,904 | $1,675,721 | $8,167,183 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,371,613
- of which government grants
- $1,884,589
- Program service revenue
- $12,377,763
- Investment income
- $89,175
- Other revenue
- $263
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $640,134
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,723,636
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,134,130
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,491
- Accounting fees
- $38,500
- Occupancy
- $962,140
- Depreciation
- $234,860
- Program services (functional)
- $11,503,533
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,427,978
- Fundraising (functional)
- $456,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,667,130
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,682,019
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,577,209
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,104,810
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $613,886
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,293,640
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,064,810
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $40,000
- Gross receipts
- $14,838,814
- Employees
- 120
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Ortiz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $222,040 | $16,495 |
| Ryan McCabe | Principal | 40 | $173,868 | $24,357 |
| Krisann Vega | Principal | 40 | $168,374 | $2,448 |
| Melanie Hok | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $163,848 | $6,144 |
| Patricia Rooney | Dir. of Systems | 40 | $140,836 | $16,235 |
| Marija Kero | Dir. of Curriculum | 40 | $138,198 | $14,850 |
| Jasmin Abbatiello | Dir. of Develop. | 40 | $133,898 | $11,526 |
| Wendy Anderson | Teacher | 40 | $119,177 | $13,205 |
| Barbara Scott | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Whites Jr | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Arlene Bascom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Geishenheimer | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Osorio | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Cargill | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Barnard | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Brecher | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dan Vislocky | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lori Biancamano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Evette Stair-Radlein | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Zahreen Ghaznavi | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Ortiz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $209,075 | $10,905 |
| Ryan McCabe | Principal | 40 | $166,835 | $21,091 |
| Patricia Rooney | Dir. of Systems | 40 | $140,927 | $11,918 |
| Melanie Hok | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $148,151 | $4,446 |
| Marija Kero | Dir. of Curriculum | 40 | $134,237 | $7,870 |
| Jasmin Abbatiello | Dir. of Develop. | 40 | $128,024 | $9,850 |
| Michelle Bontemps | Arts Director | 40 | $112,703 | $15,510 |
| Barbara Scott | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Whites Jr | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Arlene Bascom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Geishenheimer | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Osorio | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Cargill | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Barnard | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Brecher | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Vislocky | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Biancamano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Evette Stair-Radlein | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McCabe | Principal | 40 | $152,389 | $19,580 |
| Patricia Rooney | Principal | 40 | $138,062 | $13,731 |
| Jennifer Ciavirella | Director of Studen | 40 | $117,102 | $21,018 |
| Michelle Bontemps | Arts Director | 40 | $119,021 | $18,642 |
| Jasmin Abbatiello | Director of Develo | 40 | $123,393 | $8,564 |
| Melanie Hok | Director of Financ | 40 | $124,149 | $3,714 |
| Kathy Ortiz | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $98,785 | $3,860 |
| Barbara Scott | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Whites Jr | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Arlene Bascom | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Geishenheimer | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Osorio | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Loretta Cargill | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Barnard | Vice Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Brecher | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine Trager | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Villagio | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Vislocky | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Zayas | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1440 STORY AVE, BRONX, NY 10473-4909
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kathy Ortiz, 1440 Story Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473
- Signed the 990
- Kathy Ortiz, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (718) 617-5660
- Website
- www.bronxarts.net
- Return prepared by
- NCHENG LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Mission
BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IS A PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT A RICH AND VIBRANT BACKGROUND IN THE ARTS IS A KEY COMPONENT OF ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. THE SCHOOL STRIVES TO SERVE AS A MODEL THAT ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN THE CLASSROOM AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL FORTITUDE TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS.
Program accomplishments
- BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IS FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT ARTS EDUCATION IS A CATALYST FOR THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS OF ALL STUDENTS. IN THIS CONTEXT, THE SCHOOLS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE ART EDUCATION AS PART OF AN OVERALL BALANCED CURRICULUM.Expenses $11,503,533 · revenue $12,377,763
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0727280
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,682,019
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,838,814
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,838,814 | $13,388,344 | $20,682,019 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,926,214 | $12,530,568 | $19,667,130 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $14,183,670 | $12,011,093 | $9,842,904 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,970,127 | $13,217,384 | $7,322,421 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0727280).
Questions about BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS is 01-0727280.
- Is BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kathy Ortiz.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,040 (Kathy Ortiz, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,838,814, expenses of $13,388,344 and total assets of $20,682,019 at year end.
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