Nonprofit · EIN 20-0027153
PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
Tax-exempt · ERIE, PA 16501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,830,956 | $11,449,454 | $381,502 | $8,517,093 | $1,143,933 | $7,373,160 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,814,847 | $12,562,567 | $1,252,280 | $8,273,489 | $1,281,831 | $6,991,658 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,937,000 | $11,123,706 | $813,294 | $6,778,370 | $1,038,992 | $5,739,378 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,664,858
- of which government grants
- $1,620,943
- Program service revenue
- $9,943,993
- Investment income
- $125,967
- Other revenue
- $96,138
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $512,785
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,692,865
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,642,736
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $35,226
- Accounting fees
- $17,321
- Occupancy
- $771,119
- Travel
- $8,814
- Depreciation
- $263,939
- Program services (functional)
- $11,396,907
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,273,489
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,517,093
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,143,933
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,373,160
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,721,462
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,651,698
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,721,462
- Gross receipts
- $11,830,956
- Employees
- 313
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR NICK VIGLIONE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 16 | $83,810 | $121,498 | $40,195 |
| STEPHANIE MILFORD | TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL Officer | 16 | $63,846 | $71,607 | $34,140 |
| MARIO MEZZACAPO | SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $120,315 | $18,309 |
| MARY C HOLLIDAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS FORTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MALONEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY WOLFROM | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY SMITH-FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLY ROWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK SIMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR NICK VIGLIONE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 16 | $75,679 | $117,315 | $40,524 |
| STEPHANIE MILFORD | TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL Officer | 16 | $56,180 | $66,439 | $37,997 |
| RENEE S GORDON | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC Key employee | 40 | $119,647 | $0 | $36,108 |
| CHRISTOPHER FORTIN | DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $102,099 | $0 | $42,340 |
| MARIO MEZZACAPO | SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $115,723 | $16,842 |
| MARY C HOLLIDAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR THOMAS FORTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT MARZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA MALONEY | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY WOLFROM | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY SMITH-FRAZIER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nick Viglione | Chief Executive Officer Officer, Key employee | 16 | $79,789 | $114,308 | $71,215 |
| Renee S Gordon | Chief Administrative Officer Key employee | 40 | $121,834 | $0 | $70,804 |
| Christopher Fortin | Director of Pupil Services Key employee | 40 | $108,044 | $0 | $62,118 |
| Christopher Primavere | District Administrator Key employee | 40 | $103,929 | $0 | $61,309 |
| Stephanie Milford | Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer Officer | 16 | $50,985 | $64,526 | $48,795 |
| Mario Mezzacapo | Secretary Officer, Key employee | 0.5 | $0 | $112,325 | $14,681 |
| Mary C Holliday | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Ibemere | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Ford | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Thomas Fortin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr John Linden | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Marz | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Maloney | Chairperson Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katy Wolfrom | Vice Chairperson Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Smith-Frazier | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1511 PEACH ST, ERIE, PA 16501-2104
- In care of
- % STEPHANIE MILFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE MILFORD, 1511 PEACH STREET, ERIE, PA 165012104
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE MILFORD, TREASURER
- Phone
- (814) 480-5900
- Website
- WWW.PHCSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HEBERLEIN & FALK PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IS TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND SCHOOL.
Program accomplishments
- CHARTER SCHOOL SPECIALIZING IN THE EDUCATION OF AT-RISK STUDENTS IN REGULAR AND SPECIAL EDUCATION FORMATS FOR STUDENTS FROM SIXTH THROUGH TWELFTH GRADESExpenses $11,396,907 · revenue $10,040,131
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0027153
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,517,093
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,830,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,830,956 | $11,449,454 | $8,517,093 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,814,847 | $12,562,567 | $8,273,489 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,937,000 | $11,123,706 | $6,778,370 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,140,008 | $10,304,274 | $6,205,569 | 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 20-0027153).
Questions about PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is 20-0027153.
- Is PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 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 PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 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 PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 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 PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE MILFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,810 (DR NICK VIGLIONE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does PERSEUS HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,830,956, expenses of $11,449,454 and total assets of $8,517,093 at year end.
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