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Nonprofit · EIN 45-1260087

GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL

Also known as GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEWARK, NJ 07102

Financials

$57M$57.6M2023$57.6M$56.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$57,559,341$56,801,219$758,122$20,151,281$2,284,506$17,866,775
June 30, 2024990$56,978,219$57,642,235-$664,016$17,673,476$561,823$17,111,653
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,290,493
of which government grants
$55,615,493
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$82,797
Other revenue
$1,186,051

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,514,815
Other salaries and wages
$25,576,058
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$37,928,195
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$171,300
Accounting fees
$352,165
Occupancy
$4,568,151
Depreciation
$1,253,081
Program services (functional)
$32,823,165
Management and general (functional)
$23,978,054

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$17,673,476
Total assets, end of year
$20,151,281
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,284,506
Net assets, end of year
$17,866,775
Land, buildings and equipment
$8,003,382
Net assets without donor restrictions
$17,866,775
Gross receipts
$57,559,341
Employees
434
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2011
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JARED TAILLEFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$240,271$5,159
CHIFFON RUSHFORDCHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$187,313$15,804
CHARLISE MANUEL PAPUSSECODEPUTY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$186,867$10,457
NICHELLE HOWECHIEF PEOPLE & EQUITY OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$186,262$5,769
DOMINICK DIFALCOCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$178,937$5,769
DR ARIANA LOPEZCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$163,910$0
QUAN VUONGDATA SUPPORT SENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$144,132$15,804
RICHARD HERNANDEZ ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN NEVELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DR KARMA WARRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALLISON BOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PETER HANTESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EVERETT JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL DUFFYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TRACI WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUSTIN JENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JARED TAILLEFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$273,444$5,159
CHIFFON RUSHFORDCHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$180,280$15,804
YVONNE ANDERSONSCHOOL LEADER
Highest-paid employee
40$182,923$8,817
DOMINICK DIFALCOCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$175,317$5,769
LISA POWELLCHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$172,515$2,321
QUAN VUONGDATE SUPPORT SENIOR DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$142,114$15,804
RICHARD HERNANDEZ ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRIAN NEVELTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DR KARMA WARRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALLISON BOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PETER HANTESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
EVERETT JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL DUFFYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
TRACI WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUSTIN JENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
89 MARKET ST, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1736
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JARED TAILLEFER, 909 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102
Signed the 990
DR BRIAN FALKOWSKI, SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Phone
(862) 256-0909
Return prepared by
OLUGBENGA OLABINTAN CPA INC

Mission

THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNDER A CHARTER GRANTED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. THE CHARTER PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL REFORM THROUGH INNOVATION. THE CHARTER SCHOOLS OVERARCHING MISSION IS TO PREPARE THE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR WITH AN AVERAGE DAILY ENROLLMENT OF 2,178 STUDENTS. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS FOUNDED ON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT STUDENTS HAVE OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES AND THEIR FUTURE. ACCORDINGLY, THE CURRICULUM WAS ESTABLISHED USING EFFECTIVE, RESEARCH-BASED EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES, HANDS-ON, PROBLEM BASED SERVICE LEARNING ADVENTURES AND GRADE APPROPRIATE CORE ACADEMIC MATERIALS WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, INCLUDING AT RISK STUDENTS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) AND STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
    Expenses $32,823,165

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
45-1260087
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,151,281
Income (IRS master file)
$57,559,341

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
October 4, 2014
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$57,559,341$56,801,219$20,151,281XML
990June 2024$56,978,219$57,642,235$17,673,476IRS
990June 2023$53,336,408$55,656,404$19,210,645IRS
990June 2022$48,589,321$47,300,132$23,830,430IRS
990June 2021–––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 45-1260087).

Questions about GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL is 45-1260087.
Is GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2013.
Are donations to GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GREAT OAKS 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 GREAT OAKS 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 GREAT OAKS 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 GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JARED TAILLEFER.
Who are the officers and directors of GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $240,271 (JARED TAILLEFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,559,341, expenses of $56,801,219 and total assets of $20,151,281 at year end.

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