Nonprofit · EIN 27-4713450
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10029
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $36,095,251 | $41,078,420 | -$4,983,169 | $154,224,666 | $158,471,407 | -$4,246,741 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $34,510,728 | $37,433,832 | -$2,923,104 | $59,244,606 | $58,508,178 | $736,428 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $35,251,355 | $38,846,699 | -$3,595,344 | $62,694,089 | $59,034,557 | $3,659,532 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,258,411
- of which government grants
- $1,585,553
- Program service revenue
- $30,750,042
- Investment income
- $15
- Other revenue
- $86,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $933,764
- Other salaries and wages
- $17,862,103
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $22,539,404
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,746
- Accounting fees
- $547,630
- Occupancy
- $9,372,648
- Travel
- $4,852
- Depreciation
- $364,972
- Program services (functional)
- $35,756,655
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,436,488
- Fundraising (functional)
- $885,277
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,244,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $154,224,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $158,471,407
- Net assets, end of year
- -$4,246,741
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $940,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$4,246,741
- Gross receipts
- $36,095,251
- Employees
- 307
- Volunteers
- 101
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARINA COFIELD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 20 | $0 | $269,735 | $34,614 |
| NYASHA MANIGAULT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $213,525 | $18,179 |
| JEFFREY GINSBURG | FORMER CEO Former | 20 | $0 | $229,167 | $83 |
| TIFFANY THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $159,313 | $0 | $39,788 |
| MAXWELL TURNER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $164,671 | $0 | $28,488 |
| JESSENIA ROMAN | PRINCIPAL, SCHOLARS ACADEMY Key employee | 40 | $162,977 | $0 | $27,377 |
| MARTIN PALAMORE | CHIEF SCHOOL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $166,097 | $0 | $9,939 |
| ANA P MORRON | MANAGING DIRECTOR, CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,123 | $0 | $29,764 |
| BRANDON MILES SWABY | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $156,643 | $0 | $11,974 |
| GIBRAN DAVIS | MATH TEACHER 7TH GRADE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,754 | $0 | $16,312 |
| ANNETTA THOMPSON | KINDERGARTEN TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,541 | $0 | $19,423 |
| MELISSA A SCADINA | 3RD GRADE TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,081 | $0 | $18,962 |
| VERONIKA HERRERA | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,339 | $0 | $4,455 |
| WILLIAM RAHM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE KNIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS MORALES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN GAVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| IRIS CHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICHOLA GRAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYNE QUINTANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN SOLOTAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SASKIA LEVY THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID WILDERMUTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY GINSBURG | CEO AND CO-FOUNDER Officer | 20 | $0 | $239,259 | $36,485 |
| NYASHA MANIGAULT | CHIEF FINANCIAL & HR OFFICER Officer | 10 | $0 | $213,769 | $17,027 |
| MAXWELL TURNER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $159,784 | $0 | $23,665 |
| HALEY HEMWALL | SENIOR DIRECTOR, INCLUSIVE LEARNING Key employee | 40 | $150,927 | $0 | $28,698 |
| JESSENIA ROMAN | PRINCIPAL, SCHOLARS ACADEMY II Key employee | 40 | $151,879 | $0 | $22,046 |
| TIFFANY THOMAS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,938 | $0 | $24,192 |
| JESSICA ZANNIKOS | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Key employee | 40 | $150,029 | $0 | $6,577 |
| LENA GAIL DOWELL | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SECONDARY Officer | 40 | $143,537 | $0 | $7,812 |
| BRANDON MILES SWABY | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,005 | $0 | $9,841 |
| VERONIKA HERRERA | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,429 | $0 | $5,962 |
| MARCOS BERNAL-SALAS | INSTRUCTIONAL COACH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,221 | $0 | $9,128 |
| ZYKERIOUS CRAWFORD | DEAN, INCLUSIVE LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,549 | $0 | $8,205 |
| WILLIAM RAHM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE KNIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS MORALES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GAVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS CHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYNE QUINTANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN SIMONS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN SOLOTAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SASKIA LEVY THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WILDERMUTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARINA COFIELD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY GINSBURG | CEO AND CO-FOUNDER Officer | 20 | $0 | $276,600 | $40,139 |
| DESREE CABRALL-NJENGA | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER (THRU 9/2022) Key employee | 40 | $195,255 | $0 | $24,491 |
| NYASHA MANIGAULT | CHIEF FINANCIAL & HR OFFIC Officer | 10 | $0 | $195,339 | $17,043 |
| ROBERT S HARVEY | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 24 | $186,492 | $0 | $6,218 |
| LENA GAIL DOWELL | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT, SECONDARY Officer | 40 | $170,767 | $0 | $13,832 |
| MAXWELL TURNER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $150,985 | $0 | $24,557 |
| WALLACE HENRY GAFFNEY | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,561 | $0 | $16,986 |
| JESSICA ZANNIKOS | DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,907 | $0 | $9,420 |
| CIERRA ROBINSON | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,029 | $0 | $755 |
| VERONIKA HERRERA | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,638 | $0 | $5,430 |
| SUSAN P GONZOWITZ | MANAGING DIRECTOR, ADULT LEARNING & GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,729 | $0 | $3,270 |
| WILLIAM RAHM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOPE KNIGHT | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLOS MORALES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN GAVIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS CHEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LILI LYNTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYNE QUINTANA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN SIMONS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN SOLOTAR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SASKIA LEVY THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID WILDERMUTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2050 2ND AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10029-4704
- In care of
- % JEFFREY GINSBURG
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARINA COFIELD, 2050 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10029
- Signed the 990
- MARINA COFIELD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (212) 348-2518
- Website
- WWW.EASTHARLEMSCHOLARS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES ARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS, STRENGTH OF CHARACTER, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING TO EXCEL ACADEMICALLY, LEAD IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND REALIZE THEIR BEST POSSIBLE SELVES. SCHOLARS ACADEMIES WERE FOUNDED BY EAST HARLEM TUTORIAL PROGRAM (EHTP), A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1958.
Program accomplishments
- EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES IS GROUNDED IN OUR CORE VALUES AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES THAT HELP INSTILL IN OUR SCHOLARS A DEEP SENSE OF AWARENESS, SELF-ADVOCACY, COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, AND INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY.EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMIES BELIEVES THAT THE BEST LEARNING OCCURS WHEN CHILDREN ENGAGE IN HIGHER-ORDER, CRITICAL THINKING. TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKFORCE AND SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIES, OUR STUDENTS LEARN TO QUESTION, ANALYZE, AND APPLY THEIR LEARNING MEANINGFULLY. STUDENTS DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL CRITICAL REASONING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THEIR ENDEAVORS, BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE VALUE A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS STUDENTS' LOVE OF LEARNING AND OF THEMSELVES. WE PLACE A PREMIUM ON STUDENTS' COGNITIVE, CREATIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, BLENDING RIGOR WITH JOY TO ENSURE OUR SCHOLARS ARE INSPIRED TO LEARN. STUDENTS EXPLORE THEIR INDIVIDUAL ASPIRATIONS THROUGH THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, DEVELOPING RICH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO THEIR LEARNING.OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY INSTILLS IN ALL SCHOLARS A DEEP SENSE OF SELF-ESTEEM, CULTURAL PRIDE, AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY SO THAT THEY DEVELOP INTO THEIR BEST POSSIBLE SELVES. DIVERSITY IS AN ASSET TO OUR LEARNING SPACE, AND OUR SCHOLARS ARE ENGAGED WITH AND ARE AWARE OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES AS THEY DEVELOP A RICH UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE. WE VALUE ACTIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS A WAY TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FAMILIES AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY ARE MUTUAL STAKEHOLDERS IN OUR SCHOLARS' EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS. HAVING ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM POSITIONS STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, AND OUR SCHOLARS' COMMITMENT TO SERVICE PROMOTES OUR VISION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND A DESIRE TO HELP THOSE IN NEED.OUR SCHOOLS ARE IN SESSION FROM 8:15 A.M. TO 3:45 P.M. MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY. ON WEDNESDAYS, SCHOLARS DISMISS AT 1:30 P.M., AFTER WHICH TIME STAFF PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. STUDENTS HAVE DAILY BLOCKS OF ELA, MATH, AND SCIENCE OR SOCIAL STUDIES, IN ADDITION TO DAILY ROTATING SPECIALS/ENRICHMENT CLASSES (E.G., SPANISH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, OR MUSIC) AND RECESS. OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 3:45 - 6:00 PM; WED, 1:45 - 6:00 PM.Expenses $35,756,655 · revenue $30,750,042
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
- 27-4713450
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $154,224,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $36,095,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $36,095,251 | $41,078,420 | $154,224,666 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $34,510,728 | $37,433,832 | $59,244,606 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $35,251,355 | $38,846,699 | $62,694,089 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $33,847,102 | $33,294,891 | $10,082,502 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-4713450).
Questions about EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY is 27-4713450.
- Is EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY 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 EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY 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 EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY 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 EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARINA COFIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 10 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,095,251, expenses of $41,078,420 and total assets of $154,224,666 at year end.
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