Nonprofit · EIN 22-3584619
INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · TRENTON, NJ 08611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,166,220 | $2,518,350 | $647,870 | $2,516,960 | $743,867 | $1,773,093 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,118,775 | $2,513,057 | $605,718 | $2,029,505 | $904,282 | $1,125,223 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,304,576 | $2,346,904 | $957,672 | $1,553,281 | $1,033,777 | $519,504 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,022,940
- of which government grants
- $3,022,297
- Program service revenue
- $204,658
- Investment income
- $24,485
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$85,863
- Other revenue
- -$85,863
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $236,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $870,387
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,674,045
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $154,049
- Depreciation
- $129,930
- Program services (functional)
- $2,112,800
- Management and general (functional)
- $405,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,029,505
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,516,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $743,867
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,773,093
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $70,612
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,773,093
- Gross receipts
- $3,166,220
- Employees
- 23
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A KULL | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALEEN VACCARO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JASON BRIGGS | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BINZ | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SDEO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA BENFORD | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PETER LANZI | SCHOOL BUS ADMI Officer | 15 | $0 |
| APRIL NIXON | ASSIST DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A KULL | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALEEN VACCARO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JASON BRIGGS | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BINZ | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SDEO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA BENFORD | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PETER LANZI | SCHOOL BUS ADMI Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A KULL | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| VALEEN VACCARO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JASON BRIGGS | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHAEL BINZ | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SDEO | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA BENFORD | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $0 |
| PETER LANZI | BUS. MANAGER Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 105 GRAND ST, TRENTON, NJ 08611-2417
- In care of
- % MELISSA BENFORD
- Signed the 990
- PETER LANZI, BUS. MANAGER
- Phone
- (609) 394-3111
- Website
- www.internationalcs.org
- Return prepared by
- BARRE & COMPANY LLC
Mission
The International Charter School of Trenton has the following mission and goals:Maintain a positive ratio of students to teachers with a suggested maximum number of 18 students in each instructional classroom;Maintain an orderly educational environment through a cooperative system of discipline built on a foundation of rules and regulations, which promote self-discipline and social responsibility;Continue to offer a comprehensive, whole day Kindergarten program; Offer accelerated language skills development in English and Foreign Languages;Foster a knowledge and understanding of the heritage of the students and the city in which they live; Develop and implement specialized educational programs for students with special needs for assistance with basic skills; Develop and implement an innovative curriculum that allows students to receive appropriate instructional programs to meet their elementary education, and provide articulation between the elementary and middle school programs; Devel
Program accomplishments
- International Charter School of Trenton provides a full range of services appropriate to grade levels Kindergarten through Grade 5. These services include regular, as well as special education and basic skills instruction. The Charter School completed the 2024-2025 school year with an enrollment of 108 students. In addition, the Charter School has developed a comprehensive strategic plan to support its mission and vision and serves as a blueprint for the achievement of its goals. The plan includes objectives, such as pupil achievement as measured by standardized tests and teacher assessment instruments; formal professional development for the certified and non-certified staff; and the implementation of a technology plan in all classrooms.Expenses $2,112,800
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
- 22-3584619
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,516,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,166,220
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- October 21, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,166,220 | $2,518,350 | $2,516,960 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,118,775 | $2,513,057 | $2,029,505 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,304,576 | $2,346,904 | $1,553,281 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,360,835 | $2,269,985 | $280,330 | 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 22-3584619).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON is 22-3584619.
- Is INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2012.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON 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 INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON 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 INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL OF TRENTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,166,220, expenses of $2,518,350 and total assets of $2,516,960 at year end.
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