Nonprofit · EIN 26-2041512
ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14612
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,804,032 | $13,815,142 | -$11,110 | $19,768,098 | $3,764,208 | $16,003,890 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $16,308,474 | $13,426,820 | $2,881,654 | $19,394,021 | $3,414,817 | $15,979,204 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,087,377 | $12,923,404 | $2,163,973 | $19,450,095 | $6,352,545 | $13,097,550 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,214,565
- of which government grants
- $1,040,367
- Program service revenue
- $12,278,367
- Investment income
- $293,466
- Other revenue
- $17,634
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $333,770
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,401,647
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,258,128
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $52,577
- Accounting fees
- $17,040
- Occupancy
- $855,530
- Depreciation
- $619,273
- Program services (functional)
- $11,937,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,877,498
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,394,021
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,768,098
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,764,208
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,003,890
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,954,993
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,003,890
- Gross receipts
- $13,804,032
- Employees
- 212
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Demirtas | Director/CEO Officer | 40 | $128,954 | $39,412 |
| Demir Ozcan | Business Administrator Officer | 40 | $112,106 | $37,738 |
| Dr William Middleton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Santos | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Jean Calder | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Sampson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saliha Al | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Tillery | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thalia Wright | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Demirtas | Director/CEO Officer | 40 | $119,106 | $38,243 |
| Demir Ozcan | Business Administrator Officer | 40 | $104,989 | $36,828 |
| Dr William Middleton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Santos | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Jean Calder | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Sampson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saliha Al | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Tillery | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehmet Demirtas | Director/CEO Officer | 40 | $109,871 | $34,477 |
| Demir Ozcan | Business Administrator Officer | 40 | $93,873 | $32,870 |
| Dr William Middleton | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joann Santos | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mustafa Guler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| D Jean Calder | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cheryl Sampson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saliha Al | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1757 LATTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14612-3731
- In care of
- % DISTRICT OFFICE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr William Middleton, 310 Hinchey Rd, Rochester, NY 14624
- Signed the 990
- Cheryl Sampson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (585) 235-0135
- Website
- www.racschool.com
- Return prepared by
- Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC
Mission
The mission of the Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is to provide students with rigorous, challenging academics through hands-on, meaningful learning opportunities that will provide students with the skills necessary to be successful academically, socially, and emotionally.
Program accomplishments
- REGULAR EDUCATION: The School curriculum is focused on mathematics and sciences. The School also integrates multi-cultural themes into the curriculum through not only geography and foreign languages but through each subject area. All courses align with the New York State Learning Standards.In addition the school generated $931,387 in government contributions included on form 990, Page 9, Part VIII, line 1e.Expenses $10,820,693 · revenue $11,497,624
- SPECIAL EDUCATION: The School is open to all children and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or any other grounds that would be unlawful or deny the civil rights of any individual. In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School provides a free and appropriate education, in the least restrictive environment to students with disabilities. The primary service delivery for students with special needs is inclusion.In addition the school generated $108,981 in government contributions included on form 990, Page 9, Part VIII, line 1e.Expenses $1,116,951 · revenue $798,377
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
- 26-2041512
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,768,098
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,804,032
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,804,032 | $13,815,142 | $19,768,098 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $16,308,474 | $13,426,820 | $19,394,021 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,087,377 | $12,923,404 | $19,450,095 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $13,951,799 | $10,971,022 | $14,926,411 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 26-2041512).
Questions about ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is 26-2041512.
- Is ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ROCHESTER ACADEMY 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 ROCHESTER ACADEMY 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 ROCHESTER ACADEMY 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 ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr William Middleton.
- Who are the officers and directors of ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,954 (Mehmet Demirtas, Director/CEO).
- How much revenue does ROCHESTER ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,804,032, expenses of $13,815,142 and total assets of $19,768,098 at year end.
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