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Nonprofit · EIN 03-0442302

SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13207

Financials

$11.9M$11.9M2022$12.4M$12.4M2023$12.8M$12.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,833,474$12,740,251$93,223$1,051,409$700,298$351,111
June 30, 2024990$12,446,449$12,387,387$59,062$1,062,191$804,303$257,888
June 30, 2023990$11,896,646$11,902,820-$6,174$877,615$678,789$198,826
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,817,707
of which government grants
$12,817,707
Program service revenue
$15,767
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$5,912,749
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,110,666
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$339,967
Occupancy
$1,808,332
Travel
$28,039
Program services (functional)
$10,633,661
Management and general (functional)
$2,106,590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,062,191
Total assets, end of year
$1,051,409
Total liabilities, end of year
$700,298
Net assets, end of year
$351,111
Net assets without donor restrictions
$351,111
Gross receipts
$12,833,474
Employees
0
Volunteers
110
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANTHONY ORTEGATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CAROL HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES DUAH-AGYEMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REGINA MCARTHURSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARISSA WILLINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROL HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES DUAH-AGYEMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANTHONY ORTEGATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REGINA MCARTHURSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARISSA WILLINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROL HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES DUAH-AGYEMANVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANTHONY ORTEGATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
REGINA MCARTHURSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARISSA WILLINGHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2200 ONONDAGA CREEK BLVD, SYRACUSE, NY 13207-2361
In care of
% LAURA KNAUFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAROL HILL, 2200 ONONDAGA CREEK ROAD, SYRACUSE, NY 13207
Signed the 990
CAROL HILL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(616) 222-1700
Return prepared by
BDO USA

Mission

TO OPERATE A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE BASED ON RIGOROUS TEACHING METHODS, PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY, AND BASIC MORAL VALUES. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO ALL APPROPRIATELY AGED CHILDREN WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, DISABILITY, AND/OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION, AT NO COST TO THE PARENT, TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL OPERATES UNDER A CHARTER APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
    Expenses $10,039,351 · revenue $15,767
  • OPERATED A SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT THE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE SCHOOL OFFERS FREE OR REDUCED BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH FOR FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY. RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT STUDENTS WHO EAT THEIR BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING EXHIBIT BETTER MEMORY RETENTION. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS PROVIDED BY THE USDA FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $639,466.
    Expenses $594,310

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
03-0442302
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)
$1,051,409
Income (IRS master file)
$12,833,474

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,833,474$12,740,251$1,051,409XML
990June 2024$12,446,449$12,387,387$1,062,191IRS
990June 2023$11,896,646$11,902,820$877,615IRS
990June 2022$10,668,742$10,503,882$5,250,454IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 03-0442302).

Questions about SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL is 03-0442302.
Is SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL 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 SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CAROL HILL.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTHSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,833,474, expenses of $12,740,251 and total assets of $1,051,409 at year end.

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