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Nonprofit · EIN 16-1586423

SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14210

Financials

$15.9M$13.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$15,881,896$13,402,557$2,479,339$40,286,927$1,715,538$38,571,389
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,356,773
of which government grants
$1,356,773
Program service revenue
$13,449,101
Investment income
$1,047,425
Other revenue
$28,597

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$284,665
Other salaries and wages
$6,388,376
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,209,172
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,444,526
Depreciation
$37,406
Program services (functional)
$11,981,737
Management and general (functional)
$1,420,820

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$37,846,910
Total assets, end of year
$40,286,927
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,715,538
Net assets, end of year
$38,571,389
Land, buildings and equipment
$199,830
Publicly traded securities
$10,339,106
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,571,389
Gross receipts
$15,881,896
Employees
164
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2000
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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID EHRLESUPERINTENDENT
Officer
40$180,933$19,292
DAVID THOMASPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$108,664$11,986
CHRISTINE PETRIE KENDRICKBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
40$87,340$16,028
CHRISTOPHER SCHAFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
12$0$0
ANNE MARIE TRYJANKOWSKIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATHLEEN LINHARDTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JENNIFER MACKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARINE MERRITTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW SZALKOWSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
154 S OGDEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14210-1910
In care of
% CHRISTOPHER L JACOBS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTOPHER SCHAFER, 154 SOUTH OGDEN ST, BUFFALO, NY 14206
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER SCHAFER, BOARD PRESIDENT
Phone
(716) 826-7213
Return prepared by
LUMSDEN & MCCORMICK LLP

Mission

SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES ELEMENTARY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY. OUR FOCUS ON LEARNING IS DRIVEN BY RESEARCH, DATA AND COLLABORATIVE REFLECTION TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS TO ACQUIRE AN EDUCATION THAT LINKS CHARACTER EDUCATION WITH RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, TECHNOLOGY AND CAREERS.
    Expenses $11,981,737 · revenue $13,477,698

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
16-1586423
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,286,927
Income (IRS master file)
$15,881,896

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$15,581,002$14,088,634$35,037,434IRS
990June 2022$16,091,725$13,009,243$33,414,084IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL is 16-1586423.
Is SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH BUFFALO 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 SOUTH BUFFALO 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 SOUTH BUFFALO 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 SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER SCHAFER.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,933 (DAVID EHRLE, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,881,896, expenses of $13,402,557 and total assets of $40,286,927 at year end.

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