Nonprofit · EIN 22-3499346
JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,813,821 | $14,477,044 | $3,336,777 | $27,405,766 | $13,957,608 | $13,448,158 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,196,183 | $11,997,881 | $8,198,302 | $23,990,147 | $13,878,766 | $10,111,381 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,653,686 | $11,136,112 | $5,517,574 | $16,734,171 | $14,821,092 | $1,913,079 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,375,569
- of which government grants
- $1,308,294
- Program service revenue
- $16,426,657
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $11,595
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $583,991
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,907,467
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,847,245
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $187,134
- Depreciation
- $40,753
- Program services (functional)
- $12,738,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,738,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,990,147
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,405,766
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,957,608
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,448,158
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,215,542
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,435,011
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,147
- Gross receipts
- $17,813,821
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYANA WILLIAMS | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $191,610 | $21,769 |
| GLORIA ENOBIO | ASSISTANT PR Key employee | 40 | $185,530 | $14,442 |
| ALISA OLIN | DIR. OF STUD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,416 | $16,556 |
| LEONORA GALLEROS | SCHOOL BUSIN Officer | 30 | $124,875 | $8,778 |
| PATRICIA SPEGEL-STROMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA V MCKNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AFLOWA ZAZA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ZANDILE P NKABINDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAINA HARRISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISA OLIN | DIR. OF STUD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,525 | $122,982 |
| AYANA WILLIAMS | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $158,727 | $24,689 |
| GLORIA ENOBIO | INTERIM ASST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,588 | $17,183 |
| LEONORA GALLEROS | SCHOOL BUSIN Officer | 30 | $109,249 | $7,979 |
| PATRICIA SPEGEL-STROMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA V MCKNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ZANDILE P NKABINDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AFLOWA ZAZA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAINA HARRISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYANA WILLIAMS | HEAD OF SCHO Officer | 40 | $149,410 | $24,084 |
| GLORIA ENOBIO | INTERIM ASST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,948 | $13,975 |
| ALISA OLIN | DIR. OF STUD Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,781 | $21,449 |
| IVELLIS QUINONES | TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,560 | $20,822 |
| LEONORA GALLEROS | SCHOOL BUSIN Officer | 30 | $102,691 | $9,609 |
| PATRICIA SPEGEL-STROMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA V MCKNIGHT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ZANDILE P NKABINDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AFLOWA ZAZA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIEDRE RITTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 128 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-2626
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEONORA GALLEROS
- Signed the 990
- LEONORA GALLEROS, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMI
- Phone
- (201) 433-2288
- Website
- WWW.JCCCSONLINE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GALLEROS ROBINSON
Mission
THE MISSION OF JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (JCCCS) IS TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP POSITIVE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL OUTCOMES. JCCCS IS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING SELF-DIRECTED, LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS; AND FACILITATES THE STUDENT'S ABILITY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS. FURTHER, JCCCS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE FULL RANGE OF STUDENT'S ALTERNATIVE LEARNING STYLES. THE COMMITMENT INCLUDES EMPLOYING THE NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS AND ACHIEVING HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL WILL MEASURE STUDENT SUCCESS BY ASSESSING SKILLS IN USE AND IN CONTEXT, AS WELL AS BY EMPLOYING STANDARDIZED TESTING. THE FOUNDATION OF THE PLAN FOR SUCCESS IS A SCHOOL- HOME-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN PROMOTING THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH FOR CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENSURES THAT ITS CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED TO STATE STANDARDS. EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING IS IMPLEMENTED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY (ELA) IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION IS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. ADDITIONALLY IN GRADES K-3, WE WILL CONTINUE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE PLACING CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON CORE PRACTICES - LITERACY ENVIRONMENT - PHYSICAL ELEMENTS, INTENTIONAL READ ALOUD, MESSAGE TIME PLUS, AND THE WORKSHOP MODEL. IN PREPARATION FOR NJSLA ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE ELA CURRICULUM. A NEW MATHEMATICS SERIES ENTITLED, ENVISIONMATH 2.0 AND DIGITS 2015 ON REALIZE WERE IMPLEMENTED IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED THIS SUMMER AND CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. STAFF ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. IN PREPARATION FOR THE PARCC ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE MATH CURRICULUM. THE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE FOR GRADES K-8 IS BASED ON BEST PRACTICES FROM ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND ALIGNMENT TO NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. WHICH RESULTS IS A PROGRAM ROOTED IN SOUND LEARNING APPROACHES, TEACHING STRATEGIES, AND IDEAS TO ENGAGE ALL LEARNERS, TO MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING, SO THAT THEY CAN APPLY THEIR THINKING. LESSON PLANS ARE REVIEWED ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. FORMAL AND INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE TEACHER PRACTICE.Expenses $11,354,070 · revenue $16,232,293
- JCCCS ALSO RECEIVED FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) WHICH WAS ENACTED IN 2002 WHICH REAUTHORIZED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. NCLB PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED AT JCCCS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022 WERE CONSISTENT WITH OBJECTIVES OF THE NCLB FOCUSING ON PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.Expenses $929,264
- AS A RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO HAD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AT THE SAME TIME ASSISTING THEM WITH HOMEWORK, WHILE WORKING PARENTS NEEDED THE EXTENDED HOURS.Expenses $454,897 · revenue $205,959
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
- 22-3499346
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,405,766
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,813,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,813,821 | $14,477,044 | $27,405,766 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,196,183 | $11,997,881 | $23,990,147 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,653,686 | $11,136,112 | $16,734,171 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,305,508 | $10,157,629 | $11,602,047 | 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 22-3499346).
Questions about JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL is 22-3499346.
- Is JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY 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 JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY 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 JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY 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 JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEONORA GALLEROS.
- Who are the officers and directors of JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $191,610 (AYANA WILLIAMS, HEAD OF SCHO).
- How much revenue does JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,813,821, expenses of $14,477,044 and total assets of $27,405,766 at year end.
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