Nonprofit · EIN 20-5118947
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $187,217,445 | $187,743,798 | -$526,353 | $169,504,433 | $75,347,733 | $94,156,700 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $190,406,762 | $165,938,161 | $24,468,601 | $166,116,176 | $71,433,123 | $94,683,053 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $181,518,401 | $170,028,927 | $11,489,474 | $82,303,104 | $12,088,652 | $70,214,452 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,576,458
- of which government grants
- $4,576,458
- Program service revenue
- $171,804,053
- Investment income
- $3,808,457
- Net rental income
- $6,575
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$390,152
- Other revenue
- $7,028,477
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,873
- Other salaries and wages
- $92,663,907
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $110,331,924
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $41,693
- Accounting fees
- $124,854
- Occupancy
- $12,763,954
- Depreciation
- $1,622,545
- Program services (functional)
- $171,981,702
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,762,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $166,116,176
- Total assets, end of year
- $169,504,433
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,347,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $94,156,700
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,353,395
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $94,156,700
- Gross receipts
- $193,071,527
- Employees
- 1,553
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY O'REILLY SARETZSKY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,045 | $7,810 |
| COLLEEN MCKINNON YOUNG | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,099 | $16,822 |
| SHAILAH PHILLIPS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,975 | $13,245 |
| THOMAS NG | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,318 | $6,681 |
| DAMEN L SCOTT | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,480 | $16,346 |
| ROMY COQUILLETTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER LYNCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKEEM FRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH BROOKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ARTHUR SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA KILPATRICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON SORLIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID POLLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE DALTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MURPHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN ATKESON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN MIQUELON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL CABANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMIKA BRADLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY O'REILLY SARETZSKY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $216,918 | $2,787 |
| COLLEEN YOUNG | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,319 | $15,711 |
| JESSE UGGLA | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,270 | $16,318 |
| JORDAN N HARDY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,445 | $15,020 |
| ALLISON R LAIRD | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,118 | $12,502 |
| AKEEM FRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ARTHUR SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANUP MENON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON SORLIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER LYNCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID POLLAK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE DALTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ATKESON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH VIDRO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MIQUELON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CABANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROMY COQUILLETTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN WARRREN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMIKA BRADLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ROBALINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMANTHA J JONES | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $234,600 | $11,898 |
| COURTNEY SARETZKY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,384 | $2,787 |
| COLLEEN YOUNG | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,232 | $13,674 |
| ANNA SAMPER | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,925 | $11,178 |
| JORDAN N HARDY | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $163,784 | $14,549 |
| AKEEM FRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON RICHARDSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY ARTHUR SAMUELS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANUP MENON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER LYNCH | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESIREE DALTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN ATKESON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH VIDRO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDITH JOSEPH JENKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN MIQUELON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CABANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA BARROS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROMY COQUILLETTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN WARREN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMIKA BRADLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM ROBALINO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 470 JAMES STREET STE 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513-3175
- In care of
- % ACHIEVEMENT FIRST
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER LYNCH, 470 JAMES STREET 007, NEW HAVEN, CT 06513
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER LYNCH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (203) 773-3223
- Website
- WWW.ACHIEVEMENTFIRST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO STRENGTHEN THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER SKILLS NEEDED FOR ALL STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN TOP-TIER COLLEGES, TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD, AND TO SERVE AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE SCHOOLS SERVE STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN BROOKLYN AND QUEENS, NEW YORK. THE SCHOOLS OPERATED CLASSES FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN TO THE TWELFTH GRADE.
Program accomplishments
- ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN TO THE TWELFTH GRADE.Expenses $171,981,702 · grants $19,873 · revenue $178,825,955
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
- 20-5118947
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $169,504,433
- Income (IRS master file)
- $193,071,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $187,217,445 | $187,743,798 | $169,504,433 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $190,406,762 | $165,938,161 | $166,116,176 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $181,518,401 | $170,028,927 | $82,303,104 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $181,276,888 | $172,649,148 | $67,448,435 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-5118947).
Questions about ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS is 20-5118947.
- Is ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER LYNCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,045 (COURTNEY O'REILLY SARETZSKY, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $187,217,445, expenses of $187,743,798 and total assets of $169,504,433 at year end.
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