Nonprofit · EIN 51-0407220
MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $23,099,361 | $22,027,792 | $1,071,569 | $43,959,111 | $65,763,952 | -$21,804,841 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,673,215 | $20,535,562 | $137,653 | $43,527,780 | $66,325,565 | -$22,797,785 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,058,202 | $20,468,098 | -$1,409,896 | $45,149,552 | $68,084,990 | -$22,935,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,116,460
- of which government grants
- $21,112,441
- Program service revenue
- $409,469
- Investment income
- $516,277
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,212
- Other revenue
- $1,057,155
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,215,602
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,721,807
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,080,996
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,108
- Accounting fees
- $22,525
- Occupancy
- $857,011
- Travel
- $80,105
- Depreciation
- $987,151
- Program services (functional)
- $17,265,504
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,762,288
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $44,143,587
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,959,111
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,763,952
- Net assets, end of year
- -$21,804,841
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,983,035
- Gross receipts
- $23,117,334
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 533
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD SOUTHWORTH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $166,041 | $64,095 |
| MITCHELL WEISS | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,811 | $53,592 |
| THERESA HOWARTH | PRINCIPAL, K-8 ACADEMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,164 | $52,198 |
| SHANNA NOLL | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,534 | $46,903 |
| RACHAEL DALLAS | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,664 | $42,426 |
| ERIC WALTER | INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,801 | $36,830 |
| DONALD WHITAKER | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $84,686 | $45,822 |
| JENNIFER TAYLOR | MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DOAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SWAB | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL SULLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIR SADIQ ALI KHAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DIBARTOLOMEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA DUBEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA GAINES | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE HEWITT | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| DONNA MOWER-WADE | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN PACE | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE REILING | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| CARINA SLATER | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD SOUTHWORTH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 50 | $160,156 | $62,468 |
| MITCHELL WEISS | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,380 | $53,592 |
| THERESA HOWARTH | PRINCIPAL, K-8 ACADEMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,460 | $46,317 |
| SHANNA NOLL | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,782 | $41,394 |
| DONALD WHITAKER | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $79,843 | $43,833 |
| JENNIFER TAYLOR | MEMBER EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN DOAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SWAB | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL SULLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIR SADIQ ALI KHAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER DIBARTOLOMEO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA DUBEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA GAINES | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE HEWITT | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA MOWER-WADE | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN PACE | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNADETTE REILING | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CARINA SLATER | PARENT MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD SOUTHWORTH | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 50 | $149,589 | $59,415 |
| JOHN COMPONELLI | HIGH SCHOOL VICE PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,199 | $49,788 |
| MITCHELL WEISS | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,861 | $51,416 |
| THERESA HOWARTH | PRINCIPAL, K-8 ACADEMY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,369 | $43,868 |
| SHANNA NOLL | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,477 | $39,798 |
| DONALD WHITAKER | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $76,515 | $38,103 |
| JENNIFER TAYLOR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $41,250 | $14,945 |
| LOU SAVINO | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY SWAB | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL SULLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIR SADIQ ALI KHAN | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HARVEY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIAN LATAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1156 LEVELS RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-7700
- In care of
- % MERYL HEWETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY SWAB, 1156 LEVELS ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 197099078
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD SOUTHWORTH, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (302) 376-5125
- Website
- WWW.MOTCHARTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
MOT CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CHILDREN LEARN AND FLOURISH. BY UTILIZING DIVERSE TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND EXPOSING STUDENTS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT EACH CHILD PARTICIPATES IN, UNDERSTANDS, AND ENJOYS THE PROCESS OF LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- MOT CHARTER'S RIGOROUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO EMPHASIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING, HIGHER ORDER THINKING, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IN THE LOWER SCHOOL, STUDENTS RECEIVE 9 YEARS OF EXPLORATORY INSTRUCTION IN SPANISH, ART, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND WELLNESS. EVERY 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENT ALSO TAKES BUSINESS EDUCATION AND A STEM CAREER COURSE. MOT CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL IS AN AUTHENTIC 1-TO-1 TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EACH STUDENT WITH A TABLET OR LAPTOP THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL, UTILIZING E-BOOKS AND AN ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE THE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS HAVE THE OPTION OF FOLLOWING ONE OF 6 PATHWAYS: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, DANCE, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, VOCAL MUSIC, THEATER, OR VISUAL ARTS. STUDENTS WHO CHOOSE THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY HAVE THE OPTION OF FOLLOWING ONE OF THREE PATHWAYS: COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR BIOTECHNOLOGY.Expenses $17,265,504 · revenue $409,469
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
- 51-0407220
- 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
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,959,111
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,117,334
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $23,099,361 | $22,027,792 | $43,959,111 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,673,215 | $20,535,562 | $43,527,780 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,058,202 | $20,468,098 | $45,149,552 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $17,508,295 | $18,744,391 | $53,714,513 | 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 51-0407220).
Questions about MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 51-0407220.
- Is MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC 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 MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KELLY SWAB.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,041 (EDWARD SOUTHWORTH, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does MOT CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,099,361, expenses of $22,027,792 and total assets of $43,959,111 at year end.
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