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Nonprofit · EIN 23-2978682

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147

Financials

$20.7M$15.6M2023$17.5M$16.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$17,523,874$16,530,782$993,092$28,902,394$11,841,408$17,060,986
June 30, 2024990$20,718,050$15,627,062$5,090,988$29,042,332$13,672,823$15,369,509
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,011,536
of which government grants
$2,011,536
Program service revenue
$15,132,062
Investment income
$379,102
Other revenue
$1,174

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$465,152
Other salaries and wages
$8,087,809
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,224,134
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$72,982
Accounting fees
$31,060
Depreciation
$467,046
Program services (functional)
$11,689,665
Management and general (functional)
$4,841,117

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,740,717
Total assets, end of year
$28,902,394
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,841,408
Net assets, end of year
$17,060,986
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,932,043
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,060,986
Gross receipts
$17,523,874
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
PA

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
NATHAN BLODGETTCEO
Officer
40$165,375$68,969
CHARLES MOOREASST PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$132,300$100,737
RAYMOND A PESCATOREBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DIANE PIROLLOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULES MINGRONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HERBERT SCHECTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADRIENNE THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW SZELAGOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES MOOREASST PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$201,104
NATHAN BLODGETTCEO
Officer
40$199,811
RAYMOND A PESCATOREBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DIANE PIROLLOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JULES MINGRONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HERBERT SCHECTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADRIENNE THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW SZELAGOWSKIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
916 CHRISTIAN ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147-3808
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NATHAN BLODGETT, 916 CHRISTIAN STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191473808
Signed the 990
NATHAN BLODGETT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(215) 248-2366
Return prepared by
BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL (CCCS) TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADE K-8 WITH A CONTENT-RICH, ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS CORE KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION WITH A WELL-DEFINED, SEQUENTIAL CURRICULUM IN A SAFE, ORDERLY, DISCIPLINED AND CARING ENVIORNMENT CCCS STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN AT LEAST ONE INTERNATIONAL LANGAUGE, AND WILL UTILIZE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT LEARNING IN ALL MAJOR SUBJECTS AND TO BECOME LITERATE IN THE TECHNOLOGIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL (CCCS) TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADE K-8 WITH A CONTENT-RICH, ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS CORE KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION WITH A WELL-DEFINED, SEQUENTIAL CURRICULUM IN A SAFE, ORDERLY, DISCIPLINED AND CARING ENVIORNMENT CCCS STUDENTS WILL LEARN TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN AT LEAST ONE INTERNATIONAL LANGAUGE, AND WILL UTILIZE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT LEARNING IN ALL MAJOR SUBJECTS AND TO BECOME LITERATE IN THE TECHNOLOGIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY.
    Expenses $11,689,665 · revenue $2,360,004

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
23-2978682
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$28,902,394
Income (IRS master file)
$17,523,874

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$15,621,766$13,367,753$23,992,431IRS
990June 2022$14,385,398$11,470,286$23,175,764IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL is 23-2978682.
Is CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 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 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 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 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 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 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NATHAN BLODGETT.
Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,375 (NATHAN BLODGETT, CEO).
How much revenue does CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,523,874, expenses of $16,530,782 and total assets of $28,902,394 at year end.

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