Nonprofit · EIN 06-1473576
INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW LONDON, CT 06320
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,961,943 | $6,411,163 | $550,780 | $11,340,468 | $3,928,187 | $7,412,281 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,571,887 | $5,556,025 | $15,862 | $9,673,821 | $2,812,320 | $6,861,501 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,240,703 | $5,049,127 | $1,191,576 | $9,641,909 | $2,796,270 | $6,845,639 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $887
- Program service revenue
- $6,900,399
- Investment income
- $60,657
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $406,575
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,818,707
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,850,087
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $176,910
- Depreciation
- $328,448
- Program services (functional)
- $5,649,447
- Management and general (functional)
- $724,463
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,253
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,673,821
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,340,468
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,928,187
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,412,281
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,436,257
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,412,281
- Gross receipts
- $6,961,943
- Employees
- 74
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nicholas Spera | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $236,541 | $23,830 |
| William Linski | 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd. | 40 | $147,499 | $4,397 |
| Tanya Collins | Interim Principal | 40 | $137,231 | $4,090 |
| Amy Geary | Dir of Stu Support | 40 | $121,111 | $3,600 |
| Erica Robb | Finance Dir Officer | 40 | $93,380 | $17,415 |
| Shannon Lougee | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $93,553 | $0 |
| Amanda Grundy | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $49,092 | $27,189 |
| Barbara Crouch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bumgardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leota Muller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Booker Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Buscetto | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Spellman | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Muckle | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nicholas Spera | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $217,783 | $23,363 |
| William Linski | Principal | 40 | $137,406 | $4,095 |
| Tanya Collins | Asst. Prnc/ Dir HR | 40 | $124,042 | $3,692 |
| Amy Geary | Dir of Stu Support | 40 | $115,325 | $3,237 |
| Erica Robb | Finance Dir Officer | 40 | $82,333 | $16,475 |
| Shannon Lougee | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $91,937 | $0 |
| Christina Schiano | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $46,558 | $31,816 |
| Denise Dunning | 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd. | 40 | $30,744 | $930 |
| Barbara Crouch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bumgardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leota Muller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Booker Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lawrence Fenn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Spellman | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Muckle | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nicholas Spera | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $200,313 | $22,464 |
| Denise Dunning | 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd. | 40 | $133,975 | $2,180 |
| William Linski | Principal | 40 | $122,641 | $2,100 |
| Tanya Collins | Asst. Prnc/ Dir HR | 40 | $112,473 | $1,831 |
| Amy Geary | Dir of Stu Support | 40 | $100,763 | $1,631 |
| Christina Schiano | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $45,991 | $29,586 |
| Erica Robb | Finance Dir Officer | 32 | $61,308 | $13,694 |
| Melanie Paterson | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $57,283 | $0 |
| Barbara Crouch | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bumgardner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Brailey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leota Muller | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Sanders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Booker Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Lawrence Fenn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Spellman | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Muckle | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 190 GOV WINTHROP BLVD, NEW LONDON, CT 06320-6612
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr Nicholas Spera, 190 Governor Winthrop Blvd, New London, CT 06320
- Signed the 990
- Dr Nicholas Spera, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (860) 447-1003
- Website
- www.isaacschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Doherty Beals & Banks PC
Mission
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is an independent charter school that was founded in 1997. During the 2024-2025 school year, ISAAC expanded to include grade 4, in addition to serving grades 6-8, to identify and address student learning difficulties earlier. This expansion allows for timely interventions, stronger foundational skills, and continuity in instruction, particularly in literacy and math. Early data shows improved reading fluency, comprehension, and student engagement. ISAAC also introduced a flexible classroom approach, promoting student-centered learning through varied seating and collaborative workspaces. Aligned with ISAAC's motto, "Effort Creates Ability and All Students Can Succeed," these practices are supported by a rigorous, teacher-written curriculum, Interim Assessment Blocks, and daily math instruction for sixth graders to close achievement gaps. Partnerships with local organizations and the Anti-Defamation League's "No Place for Hate" prog
Program accomplishments
- Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is an independent charter school that was founded in 1997. ISAAC serves students in grades six through eight and is the sole charter middle school in New London and southeastern Connecticut. ISAAC provides a safe, nurturing, and diverse middle school that delivers a highly rigorous curriculum that promotes effort through a positive mindset. ISAAC is focused on the motto all students can succeed with hard work and grit. The staff has written curriculum in a new common format and additional programs to identify learning gaps and social disparities to cultivate success for every student. ISAAC is committed to establishing equity for all students in terms of access to technology and transportation and providing engaging after-school programs that reflect cultural and athletic interests. ISAAC enjoys partnerships with local organizations such as the Mystic Seaport, Ivoryton Playhouse, United States Coast Guard Academy, Mitchell College, Project Oceanology, and Mystic Aquarium, to name a few. Furthermore, ISAAC has partnered with the Ant-Defamation League (ADL) to become a No Place for Hate school through its existing advisory program.Expenses $5,649,447 · revenue $6,900,399
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
- 06-1473576
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,340,468
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,961,943
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,961,943 | $6,411,163 | $11,340,468 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,571,887 | $5,556,025 | $9,673,821 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,240,703 | $5,049,127 | $9,641,909 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,193,651 | $5,014,638 | $7,124,461 | 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 06-1473576).
Questions about INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC
- What is the EIN of INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC is 06-1473576.
- Is INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC 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 INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC 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 INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC 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 INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr Nicholas Spera.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $236,541 (Dr Nicholas Spera, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,961,943, expenses of $6,411,163 and total assets of $11,340,468 at year end.
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