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Nonprofit · EIN 02-0731318

FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP

Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07103

Financials

$5.9M$3.8M2022$5.9M$3.7M2023$5.7M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,721,940$3,537,011$2,184,929$70,780,945$49,422,762$21,358,183
June 30, 2024990$5,924,586$3,726,445$2,198,141$70,460,322$51,287,068$19,173,254
June 30, 2023990$5,893,843$3,757,191$2,136,652$67,325,247$50,350,134$16,975,113
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,534,516
Investment income
$2,214,069
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
$1,669,500
Other revenue
$973,355

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,927
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,568
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$29,521
Accounting fees
$28,500
Depreciation
$773,166
Program services (functional)
$2,609,525
Management and general (functional)
$927,486

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,460,322
Total assets, end of year
$70,780,945
Total liabilities, end of year
$49,422,762
Net assets, end of year
$21,358,183
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,922,758
Net assets without donor restrictions
$21,358,183
Gross receipts
$5,721,940
Employees
1
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
NJ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REV GARVEY INCEEXEC DIR UNT
Officer
40$31,250$1,677
WILLIE BLALOCK IIIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD VIESER1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EDWARD BUTLER ESQ2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN HANKERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REV GARVEY INCEEXEC DIR UNT
Officer
40$125,000$6,561
WILLIE BLALOCK IIIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD VIESER1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EDWARD BUTLER ESQ2ND VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN HANKERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT MCCLOUDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROLYN WHIGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILSON WOODRIDGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REV GARVEY INCEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$125,000$5,167
WILLIE BLALOCKCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD VIESER1ST VICE CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
EDWARD BUTLER ESQ2ND VICE CHA
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN HANKERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT MCCLOUDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CAROLYN WHIGHAMMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILSON WOODRIDGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
370 S 7TH ST, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2047
In care of
% KAREN THOMAS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WILLIE BLALOCK III
Signed the 990
WILLIE BLALOCK III, PRESIDENT
Phone
(973) 621-0015
Return prepared by
GALLEROS ROBINSON

Mission

FRIENDS OF MARION P. THOMAS (FRIENDS) WAS INCORPORATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SUPPORT, THROUGH ASSETS AND RESOURCES, THE ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND FINANCIAL INITIATIVES OF NEWARK STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE PART OF THE MARION P. THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FRIENDS PROVIDED THE MARION P. THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL WITH WELL-MAINTAINED MULTIPLE BUILDINGS FOR ITS CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATIONS. DURING FY 2015, FIVE OPERATING LEASES WERE EXECUTED BETWEEN THE FRIENDS AND THE CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL FACILITIES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUITABLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS 1,600 PRE-K TO HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN. FRIENDS CONTINUE TO EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OPTIONS IN ANTICIPATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S GROWING EXPANSION NEEDS. THROUGHOUT FY 2025, FRIENDS MAINTAINED THE FACILITIES AND CARRIED OUT NECESSARY INSPECTIONS, REPAIRS AND MET COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING CODES APPLICABLE TO SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $2,609,525 · revenue $2,534,516

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
02-0731318
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$70,780,945
Income (IRS master file)
$5,721,940

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,721,940$3,537,011$70,780,945IRS
990June 2024$5,924,586$3,726,445$70,460,322IRS
990June 2023$5,893,843$3,757,191$67,325,247XML
990June 2022$5,766,045$4,719,488$66,786,191IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 02-0731318).

Questions about FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP is 02-0731318.
Is FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP 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 FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP 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 FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP 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 FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WILLIE BLALOCK III.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,250 (REV GARVEY INCE, EXEC DIR UNT).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MARION P THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORP have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,721,940, expenses of $3,537,011 and total assets of $70,780,945 at year end.

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