Nonprofit · EIN 45-2887132
LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY
Also known as BIRNEY PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,107,547 | $16,795,375 | -$687,828 | $5,517,524 | $7,123,175 | -$1,605,651 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,611,544 | $17,033,172 | -$1,421,628 | $6,865,968 | $7,783,791 | -$917,823 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,703,170 | $16,484,877 | $218,293 | $8,873,279 | $8,369,474 | $503,805 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,141,858
- of which government grants
- $2,141,358
- Program service revenue
- $13,826,567
- Investment income
- $504
- Other revenue
- $138,618
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $226,087
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,819,058
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,056,238
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $158,843
- Accounting fees
- $36,296
- Occupancy
- $1,052,626
- Travel
- $71,251
- Depreciation
- $968,169
- Program services (functional)
- $13,791,448
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,003,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,865,968
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,517,524
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,123,175
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,605,651
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,905,760
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,605,651
- Gross receipts
- $16,107,547
- Employees
- 116
- Volunteers
- 6
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Margery Covello | CEO Officer | 40 | $167,971 | $54,992 |
| NANCY WHITE | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,219 | $59,765 |
| Elaine Latimer | Special Education Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,156 | $54,795 |
| REGINALD HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA FARMER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA L SAUNDERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA VEGA - KAISER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVETTE BOWMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REGINA FELDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Margery Covello | CEO Officer | 40 | $161,501 | $58,489 |
| NANCY WHITE | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $135,997 | $59,925 |
| Shavar Simmons | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $100,312 | $12,151 |
| LISA JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SAUNDERS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evette Bowman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Felder | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Reginald Howard | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Margery Covello | CEO/Principal Officer | 40 | $153,397 | $52,967 |
| RALPH LOVELIDGE IV | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $130,441 | $63,603 |
| NANCY WHITE | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $129,882 | $56,637 |
| LISA JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SAUNDERS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evette Bowman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Regina Felder | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Reginald Howard | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 LINDLEY AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141-3920
- In care of
- % SANTILLI & THOMSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dr MARGERY COVELLO, 900 W Lindley Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
- Signed the 990
- Dr MARGERY COVELLO, CEO
- Phone
- (267) 669-1450
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY BELIEVES THAT WORKING TOGETHER WITH PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS CREATES AN IDEAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRIVE FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN ALL CONTENT AREAS, EXPLORE A DIVERSE CURRICULUM, PREPARE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, PROVIDE SERVICE TO A GROWING COMMUNITY, FOSTER POSITIVE HEALTHY ADULT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, PARTICIPATE IN CHARACTER EDUCATION, AND DEVELOP A RESPECT FOR OTHERS THROUGH EXEMPLARY MENTORSHIP, EXPERIENCE COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN ALL CONTENT AREAS FROM FINE ARTS TO TECHNOLOGY, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS INTO LIFELONG LEARNERS.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATE A CHARTER SCHOOL FOCUSING ON THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF FAILING IN A TRADITIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A PART OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.Expenses $13,791,448 · revenue $13,965,185
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
- 45-2887132
- 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 (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,517,524
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,107,547
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,107,547 | $16,795,375 | $5,517,524 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,611,544 | $17,033,172 | $6,865,968 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,703,170 | $16,484,877 | $8,873,279 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $15,521,412 | $14,905,409 | $8,724,796 | 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 45-2887132).
Questions about LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY
- What is the EIN of LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY is 45-2887132.
- Is LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY 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 LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY 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 LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY 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 LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Dr MARGERY COVELLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,971 (Dr Margery Covello, CEO).
- How much revenue does LINDLEY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT BIRNEY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,107,547, expenses of $16,795,375 and total assets of $5,517,524 at year end.
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