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Nonprofit · EIN 45-0649209

UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

Financials

$3.9M$3.8M2022$3.5M$3M2023$3M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,956,545$2,047,911$908,634$3,042,777$1,983,626$1,059,151
June 30, 2024990$3,533,353$2,986,801$546,552$2,691,019$2,540,502$150,517
June 30, 2023990$3,910,482$3,758,909$151,573$3,071,672$3,467,707-$396,035
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$649,008
of which government grants
$642,756
Program service revenue
$2,254,439
Investment income
$39,542
Other revenue
$13,556

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$989,723
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$982,206
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$111,980
Travel
$22,106
Depreciation
$83,404
Program services (functional)
$1,356,794
Management and general (functional)
$691,117

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,691,019
Total assets, end of year
$3,042,777
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,983,626
Net assets, end of year
$1,059,151
Land, buildings and equipment
$561
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,059,151
Gross receipts
$2,956,545
Employees
22
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
PA

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
KAREN HOWELL-TOOMERPRINCPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$172,724$42,532
TRUMELL LAMBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HILLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WENDELL HOLMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEITH PRETLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN HOWELL-TOOMERPRINCPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$167,074$12,673
TRUMELL LAMBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HILLINTERIM PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
WENDELL HOLMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL RICEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KEITH PRETLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR PATRICIA WILLIAMS-DIAWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KAREN HOWELL-TOOMERPRINCPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$161,360$12,230
KEITH PRETLOWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER HILLINTERIM PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
WENDELL HOLMESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA WILLIAMS-DIAWINTERIM VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 S 15TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146-2105
In care of
% SHAHIED A DAWAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRISTOPHER HILL, 800 SOUTH 15TH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146
Signed the 990
CHRISTOPHER HILL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(215) 471-2905
Return prepared by
HAEFELE FLANAGAN & CO PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE A SCHOOL-TO-CAREER ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES SELF-SUFFICIENCY, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE ARTS AND THE SCIENCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM UTILIZES COMMUNITY RESOURCES WITHIN THE UNIVERSAL VARE'S IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORHOOD THROUGH A VARIETY OF BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, SOCIAL AGENCIES, CIVIC GROUPS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    Expenses $1,356,794 · revenue $2,267,995

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
45-0649209
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)
$3,042,777
Income (IRS master file)
$2,956,545

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,956,545$2,047,911$3,042,777IRS
990June 2024$3,533,353$2,986,801$2,691,019IRS
990June 2023$3,910,482$3,758,909$3,071,672XML
990June 2022$5,252,649$3,308,481$3,633,998IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 45-0649209).

Questions about UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL is 45-0649209.
Is UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UNIVERSAL VARE 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 UNIVERSAL VARE 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 UNIVERSAL VARE 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 UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER HILL.
Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,724 (KAREN HOWELL-TOOMER, PRINCPAL).
How much revenue does UNIVERSAL VARE CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,956,545, expenses of $2,047,911 and total assets of $3,042,777 at year end.

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