Civic Intelligence

Charter School of Inquiry

EIN 47-1284283 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo, NY

Profile

Charter school of inquiry (csi) will achieve breakthrough outcomes for city of buffalo children in kindergarten through grade 6 by creating an inquiry-based learning environment with an intense focus on learning to read and write well in all subject areas. Csi offers an exceptionally high-quality education using intentional reading and language development, aligned curriculum, engaging inquiry-based practices, and an outstanding system of supports. Children at csi will learn to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively to enable their participation as citizens of their community and the world.

404 Edison AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215

www.csicharter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

20th percentile

-8.2%

Higher net margin than 20% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$189,751

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.8% of source-year revenue.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-7.7%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-5.2%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE B • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$4,864,940

Down $404,422 (-7.7%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$1,948,887

Up $9,186 (+0.5%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$2,916,053

Down $413,608 (-12%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin20th percentile

Revenue

Down

$5,059,618

Down $278,085 (-5.2%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$5,473,226

Up $157,633 (+3.0%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$413,608

Down $435,718 (-1971%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2014: $1Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $142,413Liabilities 2015: $88,640Net Assets 2015: $53,7732015Assets 2016: $1,471,959Liabilities 2016: $1,332,392Net Assets 2016: $139,5672016Assets 2017: $2,095,675Liabilities 2017: $1,362,525Net Assets 2017: $733,1502017Assets 2018: $2,646,143Liabilities 2018: $1,397,368Net Assets 2018: $1,248,7752018Assets 2019: $2,913,744Liabilities 2019: $1,413,084Net Assets 2019: $1,500,6602019Assets 2020: $3,697,680Liabilities 2020: $1,434,543Net Assets 2020: $2,263,1372020Assets 2021: $4,977,838Liabilities 2021: $1,433,541Net Assets 2021: $3,544,2972021Assets 2022: $5,578,044Liabilities 2022: $1,542,480Net Assets 2022: $4,035,5642022Assets 2023: $5,106,648Liabilities 2023: $1,799,097Net Assets 2023: $3,307,5512023Assets 2024: $5,269,362Liabilities 2024: $1,939,701Net Assets 2024: $3,329,6612024Assets 2025: $4,864,940Liabilities 2025: $1,948,887Net Assets 2025: $2,916,0532025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$4,864,940
Liabilities$1,948,887
Net Assets$2,916,053
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $0Net Income 2014: $02014Revenue 2015: $174,139Expenses 2015: $120,366Net Income 2015: $53,7732015Revenue 2016: $1,673,610Expenses 2016: $1,587,816Net Income 2016: $85,7942016Revenue 2017: $2,549,236Expenses 2017: $1,955,653Net Income 2017: $593,5832017Revenue 2018: $2,980,955Expenses 2018: $2,465,330Net Income 2018: $515,6252018Revenue 2019: $3,459,165Expenses 2019: $3,207,280Net Income 2019: $251,8852019Revenue 2020: $4,499,733Expenses 2020: $3,737,256Net Income 2020: $762,4772020Revenue 2021: $4,873,671Expenses 2021: $3,592,511Net Income 2021: $1,281,1602021Revenue 2022: $5,432,175Expenses 2022: $4,940,908Net Income 2022: $491,2672022Revenue 2023: $4,483,346Expenses 2023: $5,211,359Net Income 2023: -$728,0132023Revenue 2024: $5,337,703Expenses 2024: $5,315,593Net Income 2024: $22,1102024Revenue 2025: $5,059,618Expenses 2025: $5,473,226Net Income 2025: -$413,6082025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$5,059,618
Expenses$5,473,226
Net Income-$413,608
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,864,940
Liabilities
$1,948,887
Net assets
$2,916,053
Revenue
$5,059,618
Expenses
$5,473,226
Net income
-$413,608
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.86$1.95$2.92$5.06$5.47$0.41
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.27$1.94$3.33$5.34$5.32$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.11$1.80$3.31$4.48$5.21$0.73
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.58$1.54$4.04$5.43$4.94$0.49
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$1.43$3.54$4.87$3.59$1.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$1.43$2.26$4.50$3.74$0.76
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$1.41$1.50$3.46$3.21$0.25
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.65$1.40$1.25$2.98$2.47$0.52
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$1.36$0.73$2.55$1.96$0.59
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$1.33$0.14$1.67$1.59$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.09$0.05$0.17$0.12$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jan 22, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$5,059,618
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Charter school of inquiry (csi) will achieve breakthrough outcomes for city of buffalo children in kindergarten through grade 6 by creating an inquiry-based learning environment with an intense focus on learning to read and write well in all subject areas. Csi offers an exceptionally high-quality education using intentional reading and language development, aligned curriculum, engaging inquiry-based practices, and an outstanding system of supports. Children at csi will learn to think critically, problem-solve, and work collaboratively to enable their participation as citizens of their community and the world.

Operate as a charter school in the city of buffalo, ny and provide instruction to grades k-6.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$3,846,738$3,534,412▼ $312,326
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$383,054$405,526▲ $22,472
Accounts Receivable$154,628$308,139▲ $153,511
Pledges and Grants Receivable$284,294$90,649▼ $193,645
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,723$1,124▼ $14,599
Total Assets$5,269,362$4,864,940▼ $404,422
Other Assets Total$584,925$525,090▼ $59,835
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,045,952$1,008,420▼ $37,532
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$893,749$940,467▲ $46,718
Total Liabilities$1,939,701$1,948,887▲ $9,186
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,329,661$2,916,053▼ $413,608
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,329,661$2,916,053▼ $413,608
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,269,362$4,864,940▼ $404,422

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$369,015$300,203$669,218
Equipment$36,511$478,613$515,124
Other Assets Org$525,090--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John SheffieldHead of SchoolFT$150,346$39,405$189,751
Lynn MoninDirector of OperationsFT$90,581$18,308$108,889

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Valerie NolanChair
Eric CampbellVice Chair
Delano DowellTrustee
Janet PetersTrustee
Leah GilmerTrustee
Nichelle GrayTrustee
Shani SmithTrustee
Latoya ElliottParent Representative
Peter DowSecretary
Ebony EisonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$384,147
Program Service Revenue
$4,554,240
Investment Income
$113,750
Other Revenue
$7,481
Change in Net Assets
$-413,608

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,059,618
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,059,618
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,059,618
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,146,171
Other Expenses$1,327,055
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,598,714$268,270-$2,866,984
Other Employee Benefits$362,010$44,366-$406,376
Fees for Services Other$228,409$134,777-$363,186
Payroll Taxes$258,518$52,950-$311,468
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$298,931-$298,931
Pension Plan Contributions$239,837$22,575-$262,412
Depreciation Depletion$111,597$12,399-$123,996
Interest$99,129$11,014-$110,143
Occupancy$64,111$7,122-$71,233
Other Expenses$60,696$85,935-$60,696
Information Technology$60,307--$60,307
Insurance$43,235$4,804-$48,039
Office Expenses$41,131$4,570-$45,701
Advertising$37,156$4,129-$41,285
All Other Expenses$32,241$2,478-$34,719
Conferences and Meetings$30,875--$30,875
Total Functional Expenses$4,503,838$969,388$0$5,473,226

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,473,226
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,473,226
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,473,226
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liabilities$1,008,420
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The draft form 990 is reviewed in detail by those charged with governance (management and the finance committee) prior to being filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest statements are reviewed annually by the board of trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of trustees performs an annual performance evaluation of the head of school. The head of school's compensation is determined based on comparable data from other nonprofit organizations and the deliberation results are documented. The head of school's annual compensation is re-evaluated and consideration is given to salary increases only if certain goals, objectives, and criteria are met.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Annual audited financial statements are available to the public upon request. Governing documents such as bylaws, charter and other organizing documents, are made available upon request on a need-to-know basis. Conflict of interest policies are also available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Charter School of Inquiry
EIN
47-1284283
Phone
7168333250
Address
404 EDISON AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215

Signing Officer

Name
John Sheffield
Title
Head of School
Phone
7168333250
Signed
2026-01-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Sheffield
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
58
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Lumsden & Mccormick Llp
Address
369 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202
Preparer
Robert S Torella
Phone
7168563300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0CHARTER SCHOOL OF INQUIRY (CSI) WILL ACHIEVE BREAKTHROUGH OUTCOMES FOR CITY OF BUFFALO CHILDREN IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6 BY CREATING AN INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH AN INTENSE FOCUS ON LEARNING TO READ AND WRITE WELL IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS. CSI OFFERS AN EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION USING INTENTIONAL READING AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, ALIGNED CURRICULUM, ENGAGING INQUIRY-BASED PRACTICES, AND AN OUTSTANDING SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS. CHILDREN AT CSI WILL LEARN TO THINK CRITICALLY, PROBLEM-SOLVE, AND WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ENABLE THEIR PARTICIPATION AS CITIZENS OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SOLICITATIONS ARE WRITTEN, AND THE POLICY IS INCLUDED ON ALL WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE SCHOOL DOES NOT AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE SCHOOL IS THE RECIPIENT OF AWARDS AND REIMBURSEMENTS FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL SOURCES. THE AWARDS AND REIMBURSEMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS COMPLIANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS BY THE FUNDING SOURCE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THOSE CHARGED WITH GOVERNANCE (MANAGEMENT AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE) PRIOR TO BEING FILED.

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