Nonprofit · EIN 20-0759687
THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE
Also known as NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL CENTER
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,733,615 | $5,780,536 | $1,953,079 | $21,159,511 | $5,354,506 | $15,805,005 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,626,912 | $5,929,114 | $697,798 | $15,600,896 | $1,748,970 | $13,851,926 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,553,644 | $5,757,159 | $796,485 | $15,414,155 | $2,260,027 | $13,154,128 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,930,388
- Program service revenue
- $3,280,956
- Investment income
- $522,271
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $848,768
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,604,935
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,899,018
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,685
- Accounting fees
- $34,875
- Occupancy
- $528,656
- Travel
- $15,311
- Depreciation
- $16,683
- Program services (functional)
- $4,889,085
- Management and general (functional)
- $817,285
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,166
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,600,896
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,159,511
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,354,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,805,005
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,561
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,879,259
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,925,746
- Gross receipts
- $7,733,615
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MERRIMAN | CEO Officer | 38 | $304,407 | $40,912 |
| CHRISTINA BROWN | COO/SECRETARY Officer | 38 | $255,030 | $29,133 |
| COREY CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS Key employee | 38 | $220,620 | $10,900 |
| MELISSA KATZ | DIRECTOR, THE CIE Highest-paid employee | 38 | $148,059 | $58,415 |
| SHERITA SMITH | DIRECTOR,SCHOOL SUPPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $123,940 | $33,198 |
| ERIK JOERSS | DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $144,354 | $6,386 |
| EDITH LITT | DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 38 | $134,341 | $5,878 |
| OLGA NECHIPORENKO | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 38 | $103,063 | $4,580 |
| EMARY ARONSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY CANADA | TREASURER THRU 12/2024, DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DUNETZ | TREASURER EFF. 12/2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA AVILES-RAMOS | DIRECTOR EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILY M CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SPENCER ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASIL A SMIKLE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID C BANKS | DIRECTOR EX-OFFICIO, THRU 9/23/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MERRIMAN | CEO Officer | 38 | $356,030 | $38,742 |
| CHRISTINA BROWN | COO/SECRETARY Officer | 38 | $248,830 | $28,030 |
| COREY CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS Key employee | 38 | $215,030 | $9,143 |
| MELISSA KATZ | DIRECTOR, THE CIE Highest-paid employee | 38 | $137,715 | $55,538 |
| SHERITA SMITH | DIRECTOR,SCHOOL SUPPORTS AND DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 38 | $114,062 | $31,373 |
| EDITH LITT | DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 38 | $129,670 | $5,682 |
| ERIK JOERSS | DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAI Highest-paid employee | 38 | $129,265 | $5,793 |
| JENNIFER HALL | MLL/ELL PROGRAM MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 38 | $105,352 | $21,861 |
| EMARY ARONSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY CANADA | TREASURER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID C BANKS | DIRECTOR EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILY M CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DUNETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SPENCER ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BASIL A SMIKLE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MERRIMAN | CEO Officer | 38 | $289,703 | $12,463 |
| CHRISTINA BROWN | COO/SECRETARY Officer | 38 | $252,866 | $27,477 |
| COREY CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR, LEGAL AFFAIRS Key employee | 38 | $212,500 | $9,066 |
| EDITH LITT | DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATION Highest-paid employee | 38 | $119,551 | $6,601 |
| ERIK JOERSS | DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 38 | $118,693 | $5,831 |
| ALEXANDRA APFEL | INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SPECIALIST Highest-paid employee | 38 | $108,106 | $8,433 |
| EMARY ARONSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY CANADA | TREASURER/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID C BANKS | DIRECTOR EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHOEBE BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECILY M CARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK DUNETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SPENCER ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BASIL A SMIKLE JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 111 BROADWAY RM 604, NEW YORK, NY 10006-1975
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES MERRIMAN, 111 BROADWAY 604, NEW YORK, NY 10006
- Signed the 990
- JAMES MERRIMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (212) 437-8300
- Website
- WWW.NYCCHARTERSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL CENTER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ALL OF NYC'S CHILDREN HAVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO A HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION. CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE ONE OF THE MEANS THROUGH WHICH TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL. WE ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT ENABLE HIGH QUALITY SCHOOLING, FOSTER NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH, PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO CHARTER OPERATORS AND EDUCATORS TO EMPOWER EQUITY, INCLUSION AND STUDENT SUCCESS, ENGAGE THE CHARTER COMMUNITY ON KEY ISSUES, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND BUILD COMMUNITY AND POLICYMAKER SUPPORT. CHARTER SCHOOLS IN TURN, SHOW US WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- FOR THE PAST 21 YEARS, THE NEW YORK CITY CHARTER SCHOOL CENTER, THE COUNTRY'S FIRST CITYWIDE CHARTER SUPPORT STRATEGY, HAS SERVED AS A ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR ENSURING THE GROWTH AND VITALITY OF NYC'S CHARTER SECTOR. OUR INTEGRATED APPROACH TO BUILDING A FAVORABLE POLICY ENVIRONMENT, SOLVING INDUSTRY-WIDE CHALLENGES, ENSURING QUALITY, GROWING THE MOVEMENT AND PROVIDING KEY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES HAS "CLEARED THE BRUSH," SO THAT CHARTER SCHOOLS CAN FOCUS ON THEIR CORE WORK OF EDUCATING CHILDREN. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY FIVE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:1. CREATE A FAVORABLE PUBLIC POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION REFORM, IN GENERAL: WE EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITIES AND INFLUENCERS ON THE VALUE OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL MODEL, PROACTIVELY FRAMING THE PUBLIC DISCUSSION WITH RESEARCH AND DATA AS WELL AS PUSHING BACK OPPONENTS AND GUIDING AND COORDINATING THE SECTOR. 2. EMPOWER CHARTER SCHOOLS TO SERVE ALL STUDENTS: THROUGH THE COLLABORATIVE FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION, WE SUPPORT NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS AS THEY SEEK TO EQUITABLY RECRUIT, EDUCATE AND RETAIN ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS. 3. ENSURE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY: WE HELP BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, TRAININGS AND GUIDANCE TO ENSURE CHARTER SCHOOLS NOT ONLY COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND POLICIES, BUT ALSO IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES IN NONPROFIT OPERATIONS. 4. SUPPORT NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT: WE BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PLANNING ND START UP TEAMS AS WELL AS SCHOOLS GROWING GRADES SO AS TO INCREASE THEIR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS. 5. TRANSFER CHARTER SCHOOL SUCCESSES BACK INTO NYC'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM: WE SEEK OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH THE NYCPS AND DISTRICT SCHOOLS TO TRANSFER LEARNINGS AND INNOVATIONS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS. OUR WORK DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR INCLUDED: -RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING NUMEROUS FACT SHEETS, REPORTS/WHITE PAPERS, OP-EDS DESIGNED TO MYTH BUST AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS, ALIKE, ABOUT THE CHARTER SCHOOL MODEL. - ENSURING NO LEGISLATION PASSED THAT NEGATIVELY CHANGES NEW YORK'S CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT OR HARMS/HAMPERS CHARTER OPERATIONS OR THE MODEL ITSELF. MAINTAINING THE URGENCY, VIA PRESS CONFERENCES, RALLIES, MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES, AROUND THE NEED FOR EQUITABLE FUNDING AND A LIFT IN NYC'S CHARTER CAP. - HOLDING NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACCOUNTABLE FOR DELIVERING THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE ENTITLED TO AS PART OF NYC'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM. COLLABORATED WITH ADMINISTRATION & NYCPS LEADERSHIP TO SECURE NEW OPPORTUNITIES, PROTECT AUTONOMY AND ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION. - MONITORING NY'S THREE AUTHORIZERS TO ENSURE THEIR STANDARDS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING CHARTER SCHOOLS REMAIN CONSISTENT AND HIGH. - CONDUCTING SEVERAL CITYWIDE, MULTILINGUAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO INFORM FAMILIES ABOUT THE CHARTER SCHOOL OPTION. THE CAMPAIGNS, WHICH INCLUDE CHARTER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE MONTH, "I AM NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND "HOW TO APPLY", SUPPORT CHARTER SCHOOLS' RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.- OFFERING NEARLY 200 REMOTE, HYBRID AND IN-PERSON TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ANNUALLY, EXPOSING CHARTERS TO BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELDS OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTS AS WELL AS HUMAN RESOURCES, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS. INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW PD ON DEMAND PLATFORM OFFERS OVER 40 ONLINE COURSES TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR SCHOOL TEAMS TO LEARN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. - SUPPORTING POTENTIAL AND START-UP CHARTER LEADERS, VIA NEW SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, TO EMPOWER THOUGHTFUL SCHOOL DESIGNS AND STRONG OPERATIONAL PRACTICES. - CREATING AN ONLINE NYC CHARTER SCHOOL FINDER, THE FIRST DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE CITY'S 420 CHARTER SCHOOL CAMPUSES, HELPING FAMILIES TO LOCATE, EXPLORE DATA AND APPLY TO NYC CHARTER SCHOOLS.Expenses $4,889,085 · grants $1,500 · revenue $3,280,956
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
- 20-0759687
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,159,511
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,733,615
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,733,615 | $5,780,536 | $21,159,511 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,626,912 | $5,929,114 | $15,600,896 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,553,644 | $5,757,159 | $15,414,155 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,524,074 | $5,224,113 | $13,477,269 | 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 20-0759687).
Questions about THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE
- What is the EIN of THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE is 20-0759687.
- Is THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL 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 THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES MERRIMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $304,407 (JAMES MERRIMAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE NEW YORK CITY CENTER FOR CHARTER SCHOOL EXCELLENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,733,615, expenses of $5,780,536 and total assets of $21,159,511 at year end.
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