Nonprofit · EIN 22-3573478
EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,510,550 | $10,522,269 | -$11,719 | $7,014,922 | $519,398 | $6,495,524 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $12,220,471 | $11,303,279 | $917,192 | $7,354,411 | $847,169 | $6,507,242 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,552,217 | $9,585,669 | $966,548 | $6,839,444 | $1,249,394 | $5,590,050 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,950,674
- of which government grants
- $9,950,674
- Program service revenue
- $326,658
- Investment income
- $211,393
- Other revenue
- $21,825
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $815,843
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,884,262
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,960,611
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $35,941
- Accounting fees
- $239,128
- Occupancy
- $554,034
- Depreciation
- $75,703
- Program services (functional)
- $6,445,212
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,077,057
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,354,411
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,014,922
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $519,398
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,495,524
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $391,584
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,495,524
- Gross receipts
- $10,510,550
- Employees
- 76
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY WATKINS | PRINCIPAL Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,043 | $17,302 |
| JOEL JULIEN CPA | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee | 20 | $150,036 | $0 |
| NATASHA GAUJEAN-LA-MAR | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,834 | $27,696 |
| TONY NAPOLITANO | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,231 | $29,748 |
| LAUREN TALMADGE | CERTIFIED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,006 | $21,252 |
| CLAIRE VARADY | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,207 | $9,005 |
| DR PAMELA HOLMAN | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,599 | $0 |
| RAYMOND L SCOTT | TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES Officer | 4 | $23,433 | $0 |
| NANCY E BARTOLO | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA THURMOND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA FISHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMEKA CHANDLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREEN FINLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY WATKINS | PRINCIPAL Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,582 | $18,892 |
| JOEL JULIEN CPA | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee | 20 | $0 | $150,000 |
| NATASHA GAUJEAN-LA-MAR | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,430 | $29,401 |
| TONY NAPOLITANO | TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,726 | $32,024 |
| LAUREN TALMADGE | CERTIFIED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,482 | $22,821 |
| DR PAMELA HOLMAN | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,005 | $0 |
| CLAIRE VARADY | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,507 | $9,250 |
| RAYMOND L SCOTT | TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES Officer | 4 | $0 | $21,000 |
| NANCY E BARTOLO | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA THURMOND | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA FISHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMEKA CHANDLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRACEY WATKINS | PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,008 | $14,177 |
| JOEL JULIEN CPA | SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee | 20 | $138,036 | $0 |
| RAYMOND L SCOTT | TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES Officer | 4 | $21,000 | $0 |
| NANCY E BARTOLO | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HADREN W SIMMONS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA FISHER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA THURMOND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NAKEEYA LAMBERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIO CABAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLENE RILEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 99 WASHINGTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07017-1006
- In care of
- % HARVIN T DASH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOEL JULIEN CPA, 99 WASHINGTON ST, NEWARK, NJ 07017
- Signed the 990
- NANCY BARTOLO, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (973) 996-0400
- Website
- https://www.theeoccs.org/
- Return prepared by
- OLUGBENGA OLABINTAN CPA INC
Mission
CHARTER SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION IS A CHARTER SCHOOL.IT PROMOTES EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING ALL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON ACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH BACK-TO-BASICS ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW SPONTANEITY, CREATIVITY, INNOVATIVENESS AND CHALLENGES THAT ENSURE RESPONSIVENESS TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD ENABLING ALL STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND THE CHARTER SCHOOLS HIGH STANDARDS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE CHARTER SCHOOL SERVED APPROXIMATELY 411 STUDENTS IN GRADES K TO 4.Expenses $6,445,212
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
- 22-3573478
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,014,922
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,510,550
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,510,550 | $10,522,269 | $7,014,922 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $12,220,471 | $11,303,279 | $7,354,411 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,552,217 | $9,585,669 | $6,839,444 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,628,199 | $9,749,433 | $4,968,754 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 22-3573478).
Questions about EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 22-3573478.
- Is EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOEL JULIEN CPA.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,043 (TRACEY WATKINS, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does EAST ORANGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,510,550, expenses of $10,522,269 and total assets of $7,014,922 at year end.
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