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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0016939

CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC

Tax-exempt · GARY, IN 46403

Financials

$16.9M$8.1M2022$12.4M$9.6M2023$12.5M$11.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$12,505,540$11,542,985$962,555$12,633,584$3,530,570$9,103,014
June 30, 2024990$12,435,188$9,584,422$2,850,766$11,909,100$3,848,052$8,061,048
June 30, 2023990$16,913,041$8,148,283$8,764,758$24,111,309$5,102,556$19,008,753
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,374,905
of which government grants
$12,372,165
Program service revenue
$69,029
Investment income
$32,949
Other revenue
$28,657

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$367,627
Other salaries and wages
$5,764,762
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,783,539
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,489
Accounting fees
$39,654
Occupancy
$669,285
Travel
$3,020
Depreciation
$80,646
Program services (functional)
$9,322,040
Management and general (functional)
$2,220,945

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,909,100
Total assets, end of year
$12,633,584
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,530,570
Net assets, end of year
$9,103,014
Land, buildings and equipment
$361,516
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,103,014
Gross receipts
$12,505,540
Employees
159
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
IN

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
JUSTIN STOKSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
50$154,454$39,760
MAHDEE IQBALCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
50$145,772$33,627
TOM CERAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAUL ORNERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHALONDA DRAYTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE ROGGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMEKA WHITEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIKA SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAHDEE IQBALCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
50$119,099$45,546
JUSTIN STOKSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
50$132,892$20,453
THOMAS CERAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAUL ORNERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHALONDA DRAYTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE ROGGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIKA SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMEKA WHITEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MAHDEE IQBALCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
50$119,180$53,734
JUSTIN STOKSUPERINTENDENT
Officer
50$132,114$29,349
THOMAS CERAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAUL ORNERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHALONDA DRAYTONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEORGE ROGGEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMIKA SMITHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMEKA WHITEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7300 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403-3101
In care of
% LORD BISSELL & BROOK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAMEKA WHITE, 7300 MELTON RD, GARY, IN 46403
Signed the 990
TAMEKA WHITE, BOARD PRESIDENT
Phone
(219) 939-9690
Return prepared by
DONOVAN PC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS THROUGH AN INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM WHILE CULTIVATING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SETTING HIGH STANDARDS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDING EDUCATION TO THOSE SEEKING AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE PRIMARY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS WITHIN THE GARY, INDIANA COMMUNITY IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHT. IN THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION TO APPROXIMATELY 770 STUDENTS.
    Expenses $9,322,040 · revenue $97,686

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
26-0016939
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
2003
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B039)
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,633,584
Income (IRS master file)
$12,505,540

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$12,505,540$11,542,985$12,633,584XML
990June 2024$12,435,188$9,584,422$11,909,100XML
990June 2023$16,913,041$8,148,283$24,111,309XML
990June 2022$8,630,620$7,512,448$14,777,409IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 26-0016939).

Questions about CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC

What is the EIN of CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC is 26-0016939.
Is CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC 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 CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC 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 CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC 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 CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TAMEKA WHITE.
Who are the officers and directors of CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $154,454 (JUSTIN STOK, SUPERINTENDENT).
How much revenue does CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DUNES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,505,540, expenses of $11,542,985 and total assets of $12,633,584 at year end.

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