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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1867607

BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103

Financials

$2.7M$2.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,687,909$2,204,883$483,026$17,851,685$15,155,591$2,696,094
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,008,464
Program service revenue
$1,534,230
Investment income
$121,647
Other revenue
$23,568

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$459,821
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$180,462
Other salaries and wages
$141,065
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$350,209
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,591
Accounting fees
$35,833
Occupancy
$27,705
Depreciation
$507,980
Program services (functional)
$1,664,244
Management and general (functional)
$153,505
Fundraising (functional)
$387,134

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,501,589
Total assets, end of year
$17,851,685
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,155,591
Net assets, end of year
$2,696,094
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,443,676
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,019,660
Net assets with donor restrictions
$676,434
Gross receipts
$2,687,909
Employees
5
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
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 / weekCompensation
JOCELYN RUSSELL WALLACEPRESIDENT/CEO THR MARCH 2025
Trustee or director, Officer
40$98,077
LAURADA BYERSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUSSELL BYERS JRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDY BAXTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KYM RAMSEYBOARD MEMBER THR APRIL 2025
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID KIRCHBLUMBOARD MEMBER THR APRIL 2025
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN THOMPSONBOARD MEMBER THR APRIL 2025
Trustee or director
1$0
SHELLY SIMMSBOARD MEMBER THR APRIL 2025
Trustee or director
1$0
TJ HURSTBOARD MEMBER THR NOVEMBER 2024
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1911 ARCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1403
In care of
% W RUSSELL G BYERS JR-LAURADA BYER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RUSSELL BYERS JR, 1911 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Signed the 990
RUSSELL BYERS JR, BOARD MEMBER
Phone
(215) 772-3053
Return prepared by
BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP

Mission

THE BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO THE RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL, A SCHOOL CHARTERED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL LAW 24 PS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL WORK OF THE RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL, THE BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION OWNS THE BUILDING AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CAPITAL REPAIRS. WE ALSO HOST EVENTS SUCH AS FOUNDERS DAY AND RAPPELLING OFF THE BUILDING FOR OUR OLDER STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE. WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS OUTWARD BOUND AND BIG BROTHERS AND SISTERS TO ENGAGE OUR STUDENTS IN SUPPORTIVE WAYS. WE HAVE PROVIDED A BOOK OF STUDENT ART WORK FOCUSING ON PHILADELPHIA ICONS AND WE ARE ABOUT TO PUBLISH OUR SECOND EDITION. THE RUSSELL AND LAURADA BYERS OPPORTUNITY FUND PROVIDES GRANTS FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY MUSEUMS, UNIVERSITIES, CAMPS, OR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE EXPERIENCES WILL HELP THEM "FIND THEIR VOICE" WHILE REINFORCING ACADEMIC CONTENT AND LIMITING LEARNING LOSS. FAMILIES WILL APPLY FOR THE GRANTS SO THEIR STUDENT(S) CAN ATTEND PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER, DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, AND BEYOND.FUNDED OPPORTUNITIES:" SUMMER CAMPS (GENERAL, SPECIALTY, OR SLEEP-AWAY)" SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS" REMOTE ONLINE ACCESS TO SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMSLAURADA BYERS "OURS FOR LIFE" FUND FOR ALUMNI AND GRADUATES PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT FOR GRADUATES OF RUSSELL BYERS CHARTER SCHOOL. GOALS INCLUDE STAYING IN TOUCH WITH OUR GRADUATES, LEARNING OF THEIR SUCCESSES, AND SUPPORTING THEIR CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE "OURS FOR LIFE" FUND ALLOWS US TO SHARE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WITH THESE GRADUATES AS THEY PURSUE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
    Expenses $1,664,244 · grants $459,821 · revenue $1,557,798

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
25-1867607
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,851,685
Income (IRS master file)
$2,687,909

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$2,336,368$2,296,481$17,501,589IRS
990June 2023$2,096,289$2,119,308$17,907,394IRS
990June 2022$2,151,273$2,031,609$17,963,133IRS
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 BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION is 25-1867607.
Is BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RUSSELL BYERS JR.
Who are the officers and directors of BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,077 (JOCELYN RUSSELL WALLACE, PRESIDENT/CEO THR MARCH 2025).
How much revenue does BYERSCHOOL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,687,909, expenses of $2,204,883 and total assets of $17,851,685 at year end.

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