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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2721296

FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146

Financials

$121K$123K2023$114K$91K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$114,463$90,803$23,660$136,395–$136,395
June 30, 2024990-EZ$121,240$122,541-$1,301$112,735–$112,735
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,129
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$94,334

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,050
Other expenses
$84,753
Program services (functional)
$77,011

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$112,735
Total assets, end of year
$136,395
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$136,395
Cash, savings and investments
$136,395
Gross receipts
$133,990

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEXI MUENCHCO-PRESIDENT4$0
MARLEY SHROPSHIRECO-PRESIDENT4$0
JASON SEROTATREASURER4$0
KHALID BROWNDIRECTOR4$0
TREY SMITHDIRECTOR4$0
KHALIF WOODWARDDIRECTOR2$0
MARCEL WINOKURDIRECTOR2$0
RACHEL SCHWARTZDIRECTOR2$0
DAN STAMMDIRECTOR2$0
ALEXANDRIA WALKERDIRECTOR2$0
PETER IEZZIDIRECTOR2$0
RAE RITTERDIRECTOR2$0
THOMAS O'ROURKEDIRECTOR2$0
DR NICOLE PATTERSONPRINCIPAL2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEXI MUENCHCO-PRESIDENT4$0
KRISTIN STRICKERCO-PRESIDENT4$0
JASON SEROTATREASURER4$0
ARIEL GREENSTEINSECRETARY4$0
MARLEY SHROPSHIREDIRECTOR2$0
MARCEL WINOKURDIRECTOR2$0
RACHEL SCHWARTZDIRECTOR2$0
DAN STAMMDIRECTOR2$0
ALEXANDRIA WALKERDIRECTOR2$0
AMY SUTTERDIRECTOR2$0
EVAN ANTANAVAGEDIRECTOR2$0
RAE RITTERDIRECTOR2$0
THOMAS O'ROURKEDIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2000 CATHARINE ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19146-1329
In care of
% MATTHEW OLESH
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
2244 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Ivy Olesh, 2244 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia PA 19146
Signed the 990-EZ
SHELBY ZITLEMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(610) 955-8210
Return prepared by
Sara E Diodata CPA

Mission

THE FRIENDS OF CHESTER A. ARTHER (FOCA) WAS FORMED BY SOUTHWEST CENTER CITY PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTNER WITH THE STAFF, TEACHER, AND STUDENTS OF OUR LOCAL SCHOOL, CHESTER A. ARUTHER, IN ORDER TO FOSTER A ROBUST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, CIRRICULUM AND STAFF/STUDENT SUPPORT ATCHESTER A. ARTHUR SCHOOL. SUPPORT TEACHERS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM INITIATIVES
    Expenses $51,811
  • PROVIDE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT TO SCHOOL GROUNDS
    Expenses $25,200

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-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-2721296
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$136,395
Income (IRS master file)
$133,990

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2024
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2023

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
990-EZJune 2025$114,463$90,803$136,395XML
990-EZJune 2024$121,240$122,541$112,735XML
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Ivy Olesh
December 31, 2014≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2721296).

Questions about FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 45-2721296.
Is FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2014 names Ivy Olesh.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF CHESTER A ARTHUR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,463, expenses of $90,803 and total assets of $136,395 at year end.

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