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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3531873

NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11222

Financials

$198.9M$195.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$198,944,119$195,310,222$3,633,897$74,947,735$63,016,569$11,931,166
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,560,090
of which government grants
$8,560,090
Program service revenue
$188,292,230
Investment income
$221,886
Net gain from sales of assets
$40,586
Other revenue
$1,869,913

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$423,983
Other salaries and wages
$93,895,253
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$145,607,341
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$403,081
Occupancy
$5,975,775
Travel
$24,000
Depreciation
$5,046,330
Program services (functional)
$189,692,739
Management and general (functional)
$5,617,483

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$69,283,622
Total assets, end of year
$74,947,735
Total liabilities, end of year
$63,016,569
Net assets, end of year
$11,931,166
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,138,886
Gross receipts
$198,944,119
Employees
2,005
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
NY

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
LUISA LASSICHIEF SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$196,919$49,925
HOLLY ORRCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$216,236$27,451
MATTHEW J BERLINCHIEF EXEC. OFFICER
Officer
40$222,242$9,641
RONALD A LEVIADRIVER
Highest-paid employee
75$224,822$3,555
VARUN ADIBHATLAHEAD OF DATA SCIENCE
Highest-paid employee
40$180,064$39,877
EDWARD DRISCOLL IIICHIEF FLEET AND FACILITIES OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$190,811$10,976
ANGELO KRISTOFFERSON MAYODIRECTOR OF BUDGETING
Officer
40$154,895$23,671
EMMA VADEHRACHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
HEATHER MILLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORI PODVESKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL MCCLENATHANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PLACHIKKAT ANATHARAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
297 NORMAN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-3734
In care of
% VICTORIO MILIAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MATTHEW BERLIN, 297 NORMAN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11222
Signed the 990
MATTHEW BERLIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(718) 389-4241
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS IN NEW YORK CITY; TO EQUIP THE CITY WITH OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS TO IMPROVE OUTSOURCED SCHOOL BUSING; AND TO DRIVE INNOVATION IN STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NYCSBUS PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED STAFFING, VEHICLES, FLEET MANAGEMENT/MAINTENANCE, DISPATCH, CALL CENTER AND SAFETY TRAINING. AS A MISSION-DRIVEN NONPROFIT, THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A WORKFORCE OF OVER 1,800 INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO THE DAILY TRANSPORT OF MORE THAN 11,000 STUDENTS - MANY WITH COMPLEX SPECIAL NEEDS - ACROSS 1,000+ SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE NEW YORK CITY METRO AREA.BEYOND CORE OPERATIONS, NYCSBUS HAS SUCCESSFULLY PIONEERED AND DEVELOPED INTERNAL DATA-DRIVEN PLATFORMS TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY AND REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION WITH NYC FAMILIES, SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE.
    Expenses $189,692,739 · revenue $190,202,729

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
85-3531873
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type III functionally integrated
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$74,947,735
Income (IRS master file)
$198,944,119

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$174,422,559$177,741,430$48,676,960IRS
990June 2022$137,829,107$136,912,890$48,273,220IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES

What is the EIN of NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES is 85-3531873.
Is NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES 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 NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES 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 NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES 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 NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MATTHEW BERLIN.
Who are the officers and directors of NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,919 (LUISA LASSI, CHIEF SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICER).
How much revenue does NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,944,119, expenses of $195,310,222 and total assets of $74,947,735 at year end.

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