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Nonprofit · EIN 22-3802223

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305

Financials

$13.3M$10.4M2022$17.6M$12.8M2023$17.9M$15.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$17,939,219$15,818,210$2,121,009$22,549,893$10,236,485$12,313,408
June 30, 2024990$17,567,773$12,797,348$4,770,425$20,584,963$10,392,564$10,192,399
June 30, 2023990$13,310,215$10,448,921$2,861,294$11,282,219$4,716,074$6,566,145
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$16,945,232
of which government grants
$16,811,878
Program service revenue
$657,672
Investment income
$386,675
Net income from sales of inventory
-$50,360
Other revenue
-$50,360

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$982,222
Other salaries and wages
$5,276,030
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,008,195
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,642,200
Depreciation
$1,096,062
Program services (functional)
$12,946,674
Management and general (functional)
$2,871,536

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,584,963
Total assets, end of year
$22,549,893
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,236,485
Net assets, end of year
$12,313,408
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,650,296
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,190,030
Net assets with donor restrictions
$123,378
Gross receipts
$17,939,219
Employees
102
Year formed
2001
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIE LUGODEAN35$202,368
MICHELE BRUCEASSISTANT DEAN35$137,979
RHONDA CURRYSCHOOL BA35$128,411
EILLEN CUELLARDIR OF GUIDANCE35$107,980
DR SUSAN CHENELLECURR SUPERVISOR35$104,486
SERGIO RIQUELMEPRES-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
GLENDA ALMEIDATREAS-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
ANDREA MANGROOTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
DAYSI ROMEROTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
RHONDA CURRYBUSINESS ADMIN
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SERGIO RIQUELMEPRES-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
GLENDA ALMEIDATREAS-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
CARMEN TORRES IZQUIRDOTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
DAYSI ROMEROTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
RHONDA CURRYBUSINESS ADMIN
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SERGIO RIQUELMEPRES-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
GLENDA ALMEIDATREAS-TRUSTEES
Trustee or director
3$0
CARMEN TORRES IZQUIRDOTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
DAYSI ROMEROTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
KARINDU HILLTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
RHONDA CURRYBUSINESS ADMIN
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2039 KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1596
Signed the 990
RHONDA CURRY, BUSINESS ADMIN
Phone
(201) 200-3200
Return prepared by
BARRE & COMPANY LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IS BASED UPON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT EVERYONE CAN MAKE A CONTRIBUTION AND THAT INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER CAN MAKE AN IMPACTING DIFFERENCE. IT IS ALSO THE MISSION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL TO EDUCATE EVERY STUDENT TO BECOME A LIFELONG LEARNER.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, DURING WHICH THERE WAS AN AVERAGE ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 429 STUDENTS.Major initiatives for the 2023-2024 school year included continuing efforts to improve student performance. Significant improvements were also made to the school's technological infrastructure. Portable devices were purchased and distributed to allow for remote instruction during the pandemic. Meanwhile improvements were made to HVAC units during the lockdown to provide for better air quality within the school building. Temperature monitoring systems, personal protective equipment and health tracking systems were also purchased by the school in order to effectively deal with the pandemic. The school also received an unconditional level one charter renewal from the NJ Department of Education.
    Expenses $12,946,674

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-3802223
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
2002
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$22,549,893
Income (IRS master file)
$17,939,219

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$17,939,219$15,818,210$22,549,893IRS
990June 2024$17,567,773$12,797,348$20,584,963IRS
990June 2023$13,310,215$10,448,921$11,282,219XML
990June 2022$12,218,168$9,652,297$9,213,958IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 22-3802223).

Questions about UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

What is the EIN of UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is 22-3802223.
Is UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH 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 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH 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 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL 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 UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,368 (ERIE LUGO, DEAN).
How much revenue does UNIVERSITY ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,939,219, expenses of $15,818,210 and total assets of $22,549,893 at year end.

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