Nonprofit · EIN 82-1888771
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC
Tax-exempt · BRONX, NY 10455
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $56,578,257 | $47,233,179 | $9,345,078 | $437,516,956 | $489,799,705 | -$52,282,749 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $32,139,512 | $39,379,569 | -$7,240,057 | $414,514,224 | $476,142,051 | -$61,627,827 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $21,283,802 | $20,438,119 | $845,683 | $149,610,934 | $204,003,604 | -$54,392,670 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,867,656
- of which government grants
- $2,311,513
- Program service revenue
- $30,844,197
- Investment income
- $1,832,907
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $28
- Tax-exempt bond proceeds
- $1,733,630
- Other revenue
- $33,497
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,622,622
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,446,084
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,818,854
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,894,983
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $110,946
- Accounting fees
- $467,494
- Occupancy
- $17,885,354
- Travel
- $83,100
- Depreciation
- $6,590,563
- Program services (functional)
- $43,029,861
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,857,485
- Fundraising (functional)
- $345,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $414,514,224
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,516,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $489,799,705
- Net assets, end of year
- -$52,282,749
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,358,605
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$65,718,404
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,435,655
- Gross receipts
- $56,579,309
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY A KIM | CEO Officer | 50 | $418,343 | $20,784 |
| PAOLA STEPANIAN | CHIEF SCHOOLING OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $227,485 | $17,752 |
| JESSICA SIE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 50 | $228,014 | $15,994 |
| BRIAN ZIED | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $195,576 | $39,245 |
| SAMREEN KHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $226,301 | $3,690 |
| FELIPE BUSTAMANTE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, SCHOOLS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $199,616 | $16,480 |
| JESSIE FERGUSON | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $183,496 | $18,304 |
| CHRISTOPHER D'AMATO | MANAGING DIR. OF SCHOOL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $170,573 | $24,528 |
| VERA BARNWELL DIRECTOR OF | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $164,361 | $15,368 |
| AILEEN GRAY | DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $168,272 | $5,187 |
| ALLEN THORPE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPE BUKOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA HAMMARSKJOLD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY SEDLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOAZ WEINSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY A KIM | CEO Officer | 50 | $349,220 | $19,599 |
| SAMREEN KHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $207,338 | $25,545 |
| JESSICA SIE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 50 | $212,520 | $13,935 |
| PAOLA STEPANIAN | CHIEF SCHOOLING OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $206,532 | $16,571 |
| JENNI WARREN | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 50 | $159,017 | $13,449 |
| AILEEN GRAY | DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $157,092 | $11,857 |
| CHRISTOPHER D'AMATO | MD OF SCHOOL OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $161,653 | $5,951 |
| DANIELA BARTALINI DIRECTOR OF | OPERATIONAL STRATEGY & SYSTEMS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $151,045 | $14,813 |
| VERA BARNWELL DIRECTOR OF | OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $151,947 | $12,200 |
| BRIAN ZIED | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $91,600 | $12,345 |
| ALLEN THORPE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA HAMMARSKJOLD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOAZ WEINSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY SEDLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPE BUKOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SCHNALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY A KIM | CEO Officer | 50 | $297,923 | $9,809 |
| JESSICA SIE | CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer | 50 | $200,459 | $14,627 |
| PAOLA STEPANIAN | MD OF SCHOOLING Key employee | 50 | $187,717 | $9,013 |
| SAMREEN KHAN | MD OF OPERATIONAL STRATEGY Key employee | 50 | $183,737 | $12,296 |
| AILEEN GRAY | DIR. OF STRATEGIC IMPACT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $144,442 | $7,654 |
| VARISSARA ASSAKUL - DIR OF | RE & GROWTH STRATEGY THRU 2/2023 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $144,246 | $7,728 |
| CHRISTOPHER D'AMATO | DIR. OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $146,260 | $4,605 |
| SHEA REEDER | DIR. OF LEADER TALENT OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 50 | $125,937 | $14,717 |
| RYAN FINN | DIR. OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $126,307 | $13,919 |
| ALLEN THORPE | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOAZ WEINSTEIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY SEDLIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OPE BUKOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SCHNALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 425 WESTCHESTER AVE, BRONX, NY 10455-1795
- In care of
- % EMILY A KIM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 160 West 85th Street, New York NY 10024
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY KIM, 401 W 218TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10034
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- emily kim, 160 West 85th Street, New York NY 10024
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN ZIED, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (917) 330-2296
- Website
- ZETASCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS, ASSIST IN THE CREATION OF SCHOOLS, AND TO UNDERTAKE OTHER ACTIVITIES AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE GOAL OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. BUILDS AND SUPPORTS THE ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS NYC ("THE SCHOOL") NETWORK OF HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOLS THAT FORGE THRIVING COMMUNITIES OF LIFELONG LEARNERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS AND INNOVATORS. THE NETWORK CURRENTLY HAS FOUR SUBLEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE SCHOOL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STARTUP AND ONGOING ACADEMIC, BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO THE SCHOOLS. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 2726 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE AND 352 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN IN THE NETWORK'S EDUCATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR.Expenses $43,029,861 · grants $1,622,622 · revenue $30,844,197
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
- 82-1888771
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,516,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,579,309
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $56,578,257 | $47,233,179 | $437,516,956 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $32,139,512 | $39,379,569 | $414,514,224 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $21,283,802 | $20,438,119 | $149,610,934 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,078,395 | $13,196,539 | $31,771,816 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: emily kim | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-1888771).
Questions about ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC is 82-1888771.
- Is ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EMILY KIM.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $418,343 (EMILY A KIM, CEO).
- How much revenue does ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,578,257, expenses of $47,233,179 and total assets of $437,516,956 at year end.
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