Nonprofit · EIN 27-1926618
IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BROOKLYN, NY 11233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,244,062 | $9,637,329 | -$2,393,267 | $60,105,827 | $62,429,281 | -$2,323,454 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,706,892 | $6,301,595 | $405,297 | $1,193,624 | $1,123,811 | $69,813 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,694,351 | $6,218,223 | -$523,872 | $373,361 | $708,845 | -$335,484 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $852,101
- of which government grants
- $655,775
- Program service revenue
- $6,323,649
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $3,500
- Other revenue
- $68,312
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $474,311
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,283,219
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,627,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $35,700
- Occupancy
- $171,112
- Travel
- $73,241
- Depreciation
- $1,481,629
- Program services (functional)
- $8,439,398
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,197,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,193,624
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,105,827
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,429,281
- Net assets, end of year
- -$2,323,454
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $858,477
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$2,323,454
- Gross receipts
- $7,244,062
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2010
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASHAWN ROBINSON | PRINCIPAL/ CEO Officer | 40 | $241,197 | $66,902 |
| DR ROLANDA GASTON | INTERIM PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,262 | $42,331 |
| CRYSTAL HAMID | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,032 | $42,268 |
| DERRICK CERISIER | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $106,481 | $51,833 |
| KECIA DOUGLAS | EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,787 | $41,402 |
| TRACY JOHNSON | LEAD TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,421 | $36,573 |
| JANICE CHEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA KITTRELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID AVILES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATITI JACKSON BEAUFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ARROYO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BOOKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LASHAWN ROBINSON | PRINCIPAL/ CEO Officer | 40 | $242,109 | $59,048 |
| DR ROLANDA GASTON | INTERIM PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,294 | $34,528 |
| CRYSTAL HAMID | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,516 | $36,589 |
| DERRICK CERISIER | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $104,542 | $43,479 |
| TRACY JOHNSON | LEAD TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,085 | $32,876 |
| JANICE CHEN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYA KITTRELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID AVILES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATITI JACKSON BEAUFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIRDRA AVILES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ARROYO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE BOOKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE GRAHAM | TRUSTEE THRU 08/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA GREENE | TRUSTEE THRU 08/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANN-MARIE HURT | TRUSTEE THRU 08/2023 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEIRDRA SMITH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Cerisier | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL,OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $122,451 | $36,152 |
| Kecia Douglas | Early Childhood Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,606 | $27,537 |
| Dr Rolanda Gaston see sch o | Asst.Prin/Int.Prin(thru 10/22) Officer | 40 | $99,045 | $22,231 |
| Lashawn Robinson | PRINCIPAL/CEO (EFF. 8/2022) Officer | 40 | $83,333 | $13,849 |
| Janice Chen | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Latoya Kittrell | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Deidra Smith | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Aviles | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Yvonne Graham | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Aisha Greene | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR Ann-Marie Hurt | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Booker | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 39 TRUXTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233-3346
- In care of
- % DERRICK CERISIER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LASHAWN ROBINSON, 39 TRUXTON ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11233
- Signed the 990
- LATOYA KITTRELL, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (347) 985-2140
- Website
- WWW.IMAGINEMELEADERSHIP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (IMLCS) IS SITUATED IN DISTRICT 19, SPECIFICALLY IN THE EAST NEW YORK SECTION OF BROOKLYN. SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES K THROUGH 8 (SEE SCH O)
Program accomplishments
- GENERAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION - IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IS A CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 8. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION TO APPROXIMATELY 265 STUDENTS DURING THE 2024-25 ACADEMIC YEAR.Expenses $8,439,398 · revenue $6,323,649
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
- 27-1926618
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,105,827
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,244,062
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,244,062 | $9,637,329 | $60,105,827 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,706,892 | $6,301,595 | $1,193,624 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,694,351 | $6,218,223 | $373,361 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,834,960 | $5,990,065 | $863,158 | 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 27-1926618).
Questions about IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL is 27-1926618.
- Is IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2012.
- Are donations to IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP 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 IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP 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 IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP 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 IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LASHAWN ROBINSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $241,197 (LASHAWN ROBINSON, PRINCIPAL/ CEO).
- How much revenue does IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,244,062, expenses of $9,637,329 and total assets of $60,105,827 at year end.
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