Nonprofit · EIN 27-1827559
DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,576,573 | $11,913,029 | $1,663,544 | $10,958,222 | $855,393 | $10,102,829 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,839,784 | $10,282,571 | $3,557,213 | $9,549,092 | $1,109,808 | $8,439,284 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,427,995 | $9,523,600 | $904,395 | $5,805,136 | $923,065 | $4,882,071 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,253,191
- of which government grants
- $13,253,191
- Program service revenue
- $273,704
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $49,678
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $464,570
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,398,454
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,793,119
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,153
- Accounting fees
- $247,236
- Occupancy
- $423,552
- Depreciation
- $41,072
- Program services (functional)
- $8,316,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,596,365
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,549,092
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,958,222
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $855,393
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,102,829
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $113,538
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,102,829
- Gross receipts
- $13,576,573
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BREWER | PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,214 |
| JEFFREY MOHR | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,226 |
| NOEMI DE ARMAS | KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,317 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARLIN | CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,624 |
| MILDRED GARCIA | CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,926 |
| KEITH DAVIS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DIFEO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS FASONE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUGENE SQUEO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SEAZHOLTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SANTANA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MADISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VALERIE SLACK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BREWER | PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,167 |
| MILDRED GARCIA | CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,815 |
| JEFFREY MOHR | VICE PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,280 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARLIN | CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,774 |
| MARIO DEPEINE | CERTIFIED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,514 |
| KEITH DAVIS | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DIFEO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS FASONE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUGENE SQUEO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SEAZHOLTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SANTANA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZANNE MADISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BREWER | PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,589 |
| MARIO DEPEINE | CERTIFIED TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,687 |
| JEFFREY MOHR | VICE PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,460 |
| MILDRED GARCIA | CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,212 |
| CHRISTOPHER GARLIN | CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,624 |
| ANDREW NYABOGA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DIFEO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS FASONE | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUGENE SQUEO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN SEAZHOLTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MADISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON SANTANA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 509 BRAMHALL AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304-2730
- In care of
- % CHRISTOPHER GARLIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER GARLIN, 500 BRAMHALL AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07304
- Signed the 990
- DR BRIAN FALKOWSKI, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
- Phone
- (201) 433-5300
- Return prepared by
- OLUGBENGA OLABINTAN CPA INC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS THE OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY FOCUSED PUBLIC SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE A PASSION FOR LEARNING, STRONG ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS, INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-DIRECTION, CONFIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR EDUCATION, SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 381 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8.Expenses $8,316,664
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
- 27-1827559
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,958,222
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,576,573
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,576,573 | $11,913,029 | $10,958,222 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,839,784 | $10,282,571 | $9,549,092 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,427,995 | $9,523,600 | $5,805,136 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $10,935,694 | $8,197,400 | $4,360,900 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 27-1827559).
Questions about DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL is 27-1827559.
- Is DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DR LENA EDWARDS 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 DR LENA EDWARDS 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 DR LENA EDWARDS 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 DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER GARLIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,214 (JAMES BREWER, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does DR LENA EDWARDS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,576,573, expenses of $11,913,029 and total assets of $10,958,222 at year end.
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