Nonprofit · EIN 22-3682199
NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI
Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, NJ 08691
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,034,968 | $11,644,311 | $390,657 | $5,125,880 | $3,269,173 | $1,856,707 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,467,814 | $8,319,566 | $148,248 | $3,526,398 | $2,060,348 | $1,466,050 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,207,622 | $11,009,870 | $197,752 | $5,464,536 | $4,146,734 | $1,317,802 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,397,974
- of which government grants
- $9,942,974
- Program service revenue
- $1,548,675
- Investment income
- $56,907
- Other revenue
- $31,412
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,044,271
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $298,885
- Other salaries and wages
- $697,407
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,124,746
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $73,455
- Accounting fees
- $96,406
- Program services (functional)
- $11,383,397
- Management and general (functional)
- $254,987
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,526,398
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,125,880
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,269,173
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,856,707
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,786,735
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $69,972
- Gross receipts
- $12,034,968
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD S LEE | PRESIDENT/CEO/EX OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $250,491 | $27,226 |
| DANIELLE ALPERT | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,012 | $15,405 |
| BRIAN DIAMANTE | SR. DIR. OF DATA AND RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,833 | $24,482 |
| DANIELLE WEST-AUGUSTIN | BOARD CHAIR & GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SMALL | TREASURER & FINANCE COM. CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCELINO TRILLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANNA CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA GARCIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN ESKOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GIBBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL JOSEPHSON | CSP, OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIA MCRAE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN HOGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DOWAYNE DAVIS | TRUSTEE (AS OF 3/25) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 6/25) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD S LEE | PRESIDENT/CEO/EX OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $236,251 | $32,255 |
| DANIELLE ALPERT | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $179,689 | $10,578 |
| BRIAN DIAMANTE | SR. DIR. OF DATA AND RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,204 | $26,957 |
| OLIVIA TREMBLE | SECRETARY/ EX OFFICIO/COO (UNTIL 4/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,685 | $0 |
| DANIELLE WEST-AUGUSTIN | BOARD CHAIR & GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SMALL | TREASURER & FINANCE COM. CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCELINO TRILLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANNA CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA GARCIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN ESKOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GIBBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL JOSEPHSON | CSP, OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIA MCRAE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN HOGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEMAR MILLS | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 11/2024) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT F GUARASCI | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD S LEE | PRESIDENT/CEO/EX OFFICIO Officer | 40 | $207,493 | $35,550 |
| BRIAN DIAMANTE | SR. DIR. OF DATA AND RESEARCH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,069 | $24,713 |
| OLIVIA TREMBLE | SECRETARY/ EX OFFICIO/COO Trustee or director | 40 | $108,809 | $0 |
| DANIELLE WEST-AUGUSTIN | BOARD CHAIR & GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE SMALL | TREASURER & FINANCE COM. CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCELINO TRILLO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GIANNA CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| WANDA GARCIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN ESKOW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GIBBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL JOSEPHSON | CSP, OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT F GUARASCI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERIA MCRAE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 HORIZON CENTER BLVD, HAMILTON, NJ 08691-1910
- In care of
- % HAROLD LEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HAROLD LEE, 100 HORIZON CENTER BLVD, HAMILTON, NJ 08691
- Signed the 990
- HAROLD LEE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (609) 283-2345
- Website
- WWW.NJCHARTERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AAFCPAS INC
Mission
TO ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL CHOICE FOR NEW JERSEY'S CHILDREN THROUGH QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- CSP GRANT:IN SEPTEMBER 2020 THE NEW JERSEY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (NJPCSA) WAS AWARDED A $63.2 MILLION CHARTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (CSP) GRANT FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CATALYZE THE GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OPTIONS ACROSS THE STATE. NJPCSA WILL ACT AS A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY, USING FEDERAL FUNDS TO ADMINISTER A COMPETITIVE SUBGRANT PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE OPERATORS OF NEW, EXPANDING, AND REPLICATING SCHOOLS WILL BE ELIGIBLE.Expenses $9,942,974 · grants $8,966,271
- ADVOCACY:NJPCSA'S WORK TO EDUCATE THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, STATE LEGISLATORS, AND THE MEDIA ABOUT THE POSITVE CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMPACT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. NJPCSA ADVOCATES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORT OF POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN NEW JERSEY FOR ALL CHILDREN. IN DOING SO, NJPCSA HELPS HIGH-QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS FLOURISH AND OPEN DOORS TO NEW POSSIBILITIES AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE STUDENTS. WE DEPEND ON MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT TO SUPPORT OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS.Expenses $1,122,442 · grants $78,000
- COMMUNICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP:NJPCSA HAS A VAST LIBRARY OF BEST PRACTICE RESOURCES AND CONDUCTS REGULAR WORKSHOPS, MEETINGS, AND WEBINARS. NJPCSA PUBLISHES A VARIETY OF REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO SCHOOLS AS WELL. WE ALSO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS THROUGH PROACTIVE STORYTELLING AND TARGETED CAMPAIGNS.Expenses $317,981 · revenue $1,580,087
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
- 22-3682199
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B052)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,125,880
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,034,968
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,034,968 | $11,644,311 | $5,125,880 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,467,814 | $8,319,566 | $3,526,398 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,207,622 | $11,009,870 | $5,464,536 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,181,414 | $9,784,079 | $3,579,653 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2017 | – | – | – | 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 22-3682199).
Questions about NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI
- What is the EIN of NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI is 22-3682199.
- Is NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI 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 NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI 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 NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI 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 NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HAROLD LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $250,491 (HAROLD S LEE, PRESIDENT/CEO/EX OFFICIO).
- How much revenue does NEW JERSEY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION A NEW JERSEY NON-PROFI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,034,968, expenses of $11,644,311 and total assets of $5,125,880 at year end.
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