Nonprofit · EIN 45-5446616
PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS
Also known as PHILA CHARTER SCH FOR ARTS&SCI
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,539,850 | $22,459,130 | $1,080,720 | $20,966,991 | $5,945,312 | $15,021,679 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $25,158,134 | $22,424,331 | $2,733,803 | $20,103,229 | $5,912,864 | $14,190,365 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $22,741,693 | $20,145,899 | $2,595,794 | $17,514,114 | $6,057,552 | $11,456,562 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,415,727
- of which government grants
- $2,411,637
- Program service revenue
- $20,539,638
- Investment income
- $400,202
- Other revenue
- $184,283
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $167,088
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,318,509
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,895,809
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $366,566
- Accounting fees
- $36,000
- Occupancy
- $109,437
- Travel
- $890
- Depreciation
- $802,793
- Program services (functional)
- $16,584,802
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,874,328
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,103,229
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,966,991
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,945,312
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,021,679
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,816,803
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $15,021,679
- Gross receipts
- $23,539,850
- Employees
- 167
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH TAGGART | CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,088 | $75,781 |
| MATTHEW MENSCHNER | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,533 | $14,911 |
| ERICA MCELVEEN | DEAN OF CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,422 | $42,668 |
| KRISTINE FILARDI | PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,662 | $14,757 |
| SARA WALKER | PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,508 | $29,319 |
| JAVIER KUEHNLE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BRADLEY LEACH | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KUBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ALEXANDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD PIGLIACELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELT VERTIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH TAGGART | CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,567 | $69,916 |
| ERICA MCELVEEN | DEAN OF CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,424 | $41,925 |
| AMY BAILEY | SPECIAL ED SUPERVISOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,644 | $28,343 |
| KRISTINE FILARDI | PSYCHOLOGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,255 | $13,744 |
| MATTHEW MENSCHNER | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,437 | $13,553 |
| ANGELA PALUMBO | SCIENCE TEACHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,868 | $5,043 |
| JAVIER KUEHNLE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BRADLEY LEACH | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KUBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD PIGLIACELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELT VERTIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ALEXANDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JILL CLARK | FORMER CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH TAGGART | CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,713 | $61,813 |
| DR JILL CLARK | FORMER CEO Officer | 40 | $84,935 | $36,328 |
| JAVIER KUEHNLE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BRADLEY LEACH | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KUBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD PIGLIACELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVELT VERTIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTA ALEXANDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA GRIFFITHS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1197 HAWORTH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124-2505
- In care of
- % GERALD SANTILLI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JUDY TAGGART, 1197 HAWORTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124
- Signed the 990
- JUDY TAGGART, CEO
- Phone
- (856) 505-1300
- Website
- WWW.STRINGTHEORYSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAEFELE FLANAGAN & CO PC
Mission
TO EDUCATE EACH CHILD ACCORDING TO AGE AND DEVELOPMENT SO THAT LEARNING AND GROWTH ARE UNITED, INTEGRATE THE DEVELOPING MIND AND BODY OF THE CHILD WITH ACADEMICS AND THE PERFORMING ARTS TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S EXCELLENCE IN CORE AND ACADEMIC SKILLS TO AWAKEN AND PRESERVE THE SPIRIT OF OUR CHILDREN THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS, VOCAL ARTS, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, CREATIVE WRITING, CLASSICAL BALLET, FRENCH, INNOVATIONS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE, ALL INTERTWINED WITH TECHNOLOGY, AND, TO NOURISH THIS SPIRIT AND CURIOSITY SO THAT STUDENTS CONTINUE TO FLOURISH LONG AFTER THE END OF FORMAL TRAINING.
Program accomplishments
- PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES IS A CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION TO STUDENTS FROM GRADES K THROUGH 8Expenses $16,584,802 · revenue $20,723,921
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
- 45-5446616
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,966,991
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,539,850
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,539,850 | $22,459,130 | $20,966,991 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $25,158,134 | $22,424,331 | $20,103,229 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $22,741,693 | $20,145,899 | $17,514,114 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,902,092 | $17,948,379 | $15,698,555 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 45-5446616).
Questions about PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS
- What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS is 45-5446616.
- Is PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS 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 PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS 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 PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS 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 PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JUDY TAGGART.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,088 (JUDITH TAGGART, CEO).
- How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA CHARTER SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES AT HR EDMUNDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,539,850, expenses of $22,459,130 and total assets of $20,966,991 at year end.
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