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Nonprofit · EIN 61-1524966

KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Also known as EARL SHORTER

Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135

Financials

$13.7M$10.6M2022$16.7M$13.1M2023$16.2M$14.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$16,220,087$14,231,556$1,988,531$23,312,359$8,345,455$14,966,904
June 30, 2024990$16,675,593$13,089,841$3,585,752$21,698,866$8,506,305$13,192,561
June 30, 2023990$13,658,289$10,625,771$3,032,518$18,605,988$9,290,303$9,315,685
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,843,820
of which government grants
$2,801,323
Program service revenue
$13,061,849
Investment income
$202,900
Net rental income
$700
Other revenue
$111,518

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$579,938
Other salaries and wages
$4,968,593
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,270,552
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$130,483
Accounting fees
$39,280
Occupancy
$2,173,071
Travel
$20,500
Depreciation
$208,471
Program services (functional)
$12,155,932
Management and general (functional)
$2,075,624

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,698,866
Total assets, end of year
$23,312,359
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,345,455
Net assets, end of year
$14,966,904
Land, buildings and equipment
$828,325
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,966,904
Gross receipts
$16,220,087
Employees
96
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2007
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR CLAUDIA LYLESCEO
Officer
40$234,564$106,765
DR KATHRYN MAKARCAO
Key employee
40$168,843$69,768
MICHAEL BROWNINGPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$135,101$66,952
AMY HESSACADEMIC COACH
Highest-paid employee
40$110,254$71,858
NATASHA COXVICE PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$109,872$48,653
ADESHOLA ADEKUNLEVICE PRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$107,384$17,965
GRETCHEN ALSTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
FRED PHELPSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ALMA DIGGSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ANGELA EPPERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MARIE MCCARTHYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TINA PETERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
PAULDA DORISMEMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR CLAUDIA LYLESCEO
Officer
40$227,819$102,360
DR KATHRYN MAKARCAO
Highest-paid employee
40$148,445$61,355
MICHAEL BROWNINGPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$105,012$46,588
GRETCHEN ALSTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
FRED PHELPSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ALMA DIGGSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ANGELA EPPERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MARIE MCCARTHYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TINA PETERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR CLAUDIA LYLESCEO
Officer
40$221,296$96,228
DR KATHRYN MAKARCAO
Highest-paid employee
40$129,594$56,080
ARISELYS ROLON-CRUZEDUCATOR
Highest-paid employee
40$107,193$37,796
GRETCHEN ALSTONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
FRED PHELPSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ALMA DIGGSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
ANGELA EPPERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
MARIE MCCARTHYMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
TINA PETERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4521 LONGSHORE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135-2244
In care of
% SANTILLI & THOMSON STE 302
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR CLAUDIA LYLES, 4521 LONGSHORE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Signed the 990
DR CLAUDIA LYLES, CEO
Phone
(610) 617-9121
Return prepared by
MAILLIE LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO EMBRACE STRATEGIES THAT SUPPORT THE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE PROGRAM. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL CHARTERED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OFPENNSYLVANIA. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THE SCHOOL SERVEDAPPROXIMATELY 671 CHILDREN, 80% OF WHOM WERE FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
    Expenses $12,155,932 · revenue $13,173,367

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

IRS record

EIN
61-1524966
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$23,312,359
Income (IRS master file)
$16,220,087

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$16,220,087$14,231,556$23,312,359IRS
990June 2024$16,675,593$13,089,841$21,698,866IRS
990June 2023$13,658,289$10,625,771$18,605,988IRS
990June 2022$11,998,666$9,744,745$15,980,070IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 61-1524966).

Questions about KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is 61-1524966.
Is KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KEYSTONE ACADEMY 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 KEYSTONE ACADEMY 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 KEYSTONE ACADEMY 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 KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR CLAUDIA LYLES.
Who are the officers and directors of KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,564 (DR CLAUDIA LYLES, CEO).
How much revenue does KEYSTONE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,220,087, expenses of $14,231,556 and total assets of $23,312,359 at year end.

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