Nonprofit · EIN 52-2457806
FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $11,117,078 | $8,593,443 | $2,523,635 | $10,378,367 | $7,719,317 | $2,659,050 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $11,968,457 | $8,863,497 | $3,104,960 | $10,204,113 | $10,068,698 | $135,415 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,621,034 | $8,751,213 | $869,821 | $8,157,033 | $11,126,578 | -$2,969,545 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,712,920
- of which government grants
- $1,379,568
- Program service revenue
- $9,194,058
- Investment income
- $210,100
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $655,828
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,658,848
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,178,127
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $60,030
- Accounting fees
- $34,400
- Occupancy
- $336,275
- Travel
- $20,857
- Depreciation
- $646,668
- Program services (functional)
- $6,406,054
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,177,549
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,840
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,204,113
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,378,367
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,719,317
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,659,050
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,598
- Gross receipts
- $11,117,078
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIM PHENG | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $118,646 | $79,143 |
| ELLEN SOMEKAWA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $113,568 | $53,804 |
| DAVID BROWN | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $104,269 | $36,156 |
| THIERRY ELIN-SAINTINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XU LIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEETA PATEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAIRE WOHLGEMUTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POOJA AGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANA CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CHISM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON LIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIM PHENG | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $117,416 | $66,782 |
| ELLEN SOMEKAWA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,215 | $47,340 |
| DAVID BROWN | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $98,079 | $31,352 |
| THIERRY ELIN-SAINTINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XU LIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEETA PATEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLAIRE WOHLGEMUTH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| POOJA AGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANA CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON LIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIM PHENG | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $106,233 |
| ELLEN SOMEKAWA | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $105,593 |
| DAVID BROWN | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $84,223 |
| POOJA AGRAWAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEANA CABRAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER M DAVIS-JONES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| THIERRY ELIN-SAINTINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFREY KOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| XU LIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SELINA MORALES | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEETA PATEL | TREASURER,VI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENZO SUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAIRE WOHLEGMUTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1023 CALLOWHILL ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123-3704
- In care of
- % NEETA PATEL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELLEN SOMEKAWA, 1023 CALLOWHILL STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
- Signed the 990
- ELLEN SOMEKAWA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (215) 569-2600
- Website
- WWW.FACTSCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
FACTS PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH AN EXEMPLARY EDUCATION THAT UTILIZES TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CULTURES FOUND WITHIN THEIR OWN AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES AS THE CATALYST FOR CRITICAL INQUIRY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- K-8 PUBLIC EDUCATION. FACTS PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 500 PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN WITH AN EDUCATION WHICH HAS HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS, IT TRULY COMMUNITY BASED, INCORPORATES AND RESPECTS THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENGAGES STUDENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR OWN CULTURES AND COMMUNITIES, AND ENGAGES STUDENT IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR ROLE AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN WORKING FOR A JUST SOCIETY.Expenses $5,364,015 · revenue $9,194,058
- ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES PROGRAM (ESOL): A CORE IMPETUS BEHIND FACTS FOUNDING WAS TO ADDRESS THE PARTICULAR NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. TWO THIRDS OF FACTS STUDENTS SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH AT HOME. 30% OF FACTS STUDENTS RECEIVE ESOL SERVICES. OUR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ESOL PROGRAM ENGAGES ESOL SPECIALISTS IN COLLABORATION WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS.Expenses $566,668
- FACTS PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION PROGRAM DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. FACTS OFFERED FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO ALL STUDENTS.Expenses $475,371
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
- 52-2457806
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,378,367
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,117,078
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $11,117,078 | $8,593,443 | $10,378,367 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $11,968,457 | $8,863,497 | $10,204,113 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,621,034 | $8,751,213 | $8,157,033 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $9,661,746 | $7,971,661 | $7,754,091 | 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 52-2457806).
Questions about FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL is 52-2457806.
- Is FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES 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 FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES 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 FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES 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 FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELLEN SOMEKAWA.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,646 (LIM PHENG, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does FOLK ARTS-CULTURAL TREASURES CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,117,078, expenses of $8,593,443 and total assets of $10,378,367 at year end.
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