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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2968106

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY

Also known as Philadelphia Free School

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

Financials

$375K$423K2022$303K$394K2023$389K$419K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$389,461$418,699-$29,238$1,253,191$1,476,926-$223,735
June 30, 2024990$302,924$393,679-$90,755$1,519,670$1,690,398-$170,728
June 30, 2023990$375,315$422,971-$47,656$1,647,052$1,727,025-$79,973
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$121,953
of which government grants
$4,769
Program service revenue
$259,247
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$8,261

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,443
Other salaries and wages
$92,676
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$215,260
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,353
Occupancy
$147,512
Travel
$434
Depreciation
$13,878
Program services (functional)
$278,651
Management and general (functional)
$112,427
Fundraising (functional)
$27,621

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,519,670
Total assets, end of year
$1,253,191
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,476,926
Net assets, end of year
-$223,735
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$223,735
Gross receipts
$389,461
Employees
6
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2010
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOEL TURSKEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
35$58,590
QUIANA MAPPVICE VICE PR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$52,000
SARAH BECKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DESIRAE CESARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
REBECCA CINTRON-LOAISIGASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MARK FILIPPONETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BARBARA HANSENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KORI HEAVNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ERIC JONEBRINGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ERIC MARRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
FRAN MCCLOSKEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHANTRISSE PARKSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
IAN RICETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOEL TURSKEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
35$57,540
QUIANA MAPPTRUSTEE AND
Trustee or director
35$48,000
ERIC MARRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JILL DENYESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
KORI HEAVNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
REBECCA CINTRON-LOAISIGAASSISTANT SE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SARAH BECKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
IAN RICETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BARBARA HANSENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
FRAN MCCLOSKEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DESIRAE CESARTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KATE LORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHANTRISSE PARKSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
QUIANA MAPPTRUSTEE AND
Trustee or director
35$50,500
SIMON EISENSTEINVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
35$46,000
IAN RICEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JILL DENYESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
JASON MAGIDSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
REBECCA CINTRON-LOAISIGAASSISTANT TR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
SARAH BECKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TERESA GIARDINATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BARBARA HANSENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KORI HEAVNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DESMOND LEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
KATE LORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
CHANTRISSE PARKSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0.25$0
JOEL TURSKEVICE PRES (2
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4950 SPRINGFIELD AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143-3331
In care of
% MICHELLE LOUCAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
2001 Christian St, Philadelphia PA 19146
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KORI HEAVNER, 4950 SPRINGFIELD AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
Michelle Loucas, 1234 S 8th St, Philadelphia PA 19147
Signed the 990
KORI HEAVNER, TREASURER
Phone
(215) 218-9586
Return prepared by
J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS K-12 TO EXPLORE FREELY, THINK CRITICALLY, AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY ACROSS AGES TO GOVERN THEMSELVES AND THEIR SCHOOL.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PHILLY FREE SCHOOL PROVIDED DEMOCRATIC EDUCATION FOR 47 STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOOL WAS OPEN FOR 173 DAYS DURING THE 2024 -25 SCHOOL YEAR. THE PHILLY FREE SCHOOL PROVIDES A DEMOCRATIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE IN CHARGE OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION AS WELL AS HAVING AN EQUAL SAY IN RUNNING OF THE SCHOOL.
    Expenses $278,651 · revenue $259,247

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
20-2968106
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,253,191
Income (IRS master file)
$389,461

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$389,461$418,699$1,253,191XML
990June 2024$302,924$393,679$1,519,670XML
990June 2023$375,315$422,971$1,647,052XML
990June 2022$368,156$381,657$204,905IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: Michelle Loucas
June 30, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 20-2968106).

Questions about PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY

What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY is 20-2968106.
Is PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY 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 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY 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 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY 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 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KORI HEAVNER.
Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,590 (JOEL TURSKE, VICE PRESIDE).
How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL OF DEMOCRACY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $389,461, expenses of $418,699 and total assets of $1,253,191 at year end.

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