Civic Intelligence

Lead Charter School Inc

EIN 81-2644961 • 501(c)3 • Newark, NJ

Profile

The mission of lead charter is to help students ages 16-21 in grades 9-12 to master the essential skills crucial for success in post-secondary education, career and community leadership within a global society.

201 Bergen StreetNewark, NJ 07103-2402

www.leadcharterschool.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

63rd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

88th percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,910,661

Up $2,085,395 (+114%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$332,417

Up $284,732 (+597%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$3,578,244

Up $1,800,663 (+101%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$9,537,937

Up $2,716,636 (+40%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$7,737,274

Up $1,674,381 (+28%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,800,663

Up $1,042,255 (+137%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2017: -$19,241Liabilities 2017: $25,131Net Assets 2017: -$44,3722017Assets 2018: $277,227Liabilities 2018: $48,860Net Assets 2018: $228,3672018Assets 2019: $648,263Liabilities 2019: $16,588Net Assets 2019: $631,6752019Assets 2020: $1,242,425Liabilities 2020: $447,391Net Assets 2020: $795,0342020Assets 2021: $1,073,343Liabilities 2021: $522,547Net Assets 2021: $550,7962021Assets 2022: $1,329,553Liabilities 2022: $310,380Net Assets 2022: $1,019,1732022Assets 2023: $1,825,266Liabilities 2023: $47,685Net Assets 2023: $1,777,5812023Assets 2024: $3,910,661Liabilities 2024: $332,417Net Assets 2024: $3,578,2442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,910,661
Liabilities$332,417
Net Assets$3,578,244
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2017: $132,983Expenses 2017: $177,355Net Income 2017: -$44,3722017Revenue 2018: $1,709,778Expenses 2018: $1,437,039Net Income 2018: $272,7392018Revenue 2019: $3,626,184Expenses 2019: $3,222,876Net Income 2019: $403,3082019Revenue 2020: $4,340,196Expenses 2020: $4,176,837Net Income 2020: $163,3592020Revenue 2021: $5,011,228Expenses 2021: $5,255,466Net Income 2021: -$244,2382021Revenue 2022: $5,918,523Expenses 2022: $5,450,146Net Income 2022: $468,3772022Revenue 2023: $6,821,301Expenses 2023: $6,062,893Net Income 2023: $758,4082023Revenue 2024: $9,537,937Expenses 2024: $7,737,274Net Income 2024: $1,800,6632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$9,537,937
Expenses$7,737,274
Net Income$1,800,663
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,910,661
Liabilities
$332,417
Net assets
$3,578,244
Revenue
$9,537,937
Expenses
$7,737,274
Net income
$1,800,663
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.91$0.33$3.58$9.54$7.74$1.80
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.05$1.78$6.82$6.06$0.76
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.31$1.02$5.92$5.45$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.52$0.55$5.01$5.26$0.24
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.24$0.45$0.80$4.34$4.18$0.16
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.02$0.63$3.63$3.22$0.40
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$0.05$0.23$1.71$1.44$0.27
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.04$0.13$0.18$0.04
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Apr 9, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$9,537,937
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of lead charter is to help students ages 16-21 in grades 9-12 to master the essential skills crucial for success in post-secondary education, career and community leadership within a global society.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$386,859$3,217,781▲ $2,830,922
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,390,005$650,609▼ $739,396
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$48,402$42,271▼ $6,131
Total Assets$1,825,266$3,910,661▲ $2,085,395
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$47,685$189,685▲ $142,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$98,712-
Deferred Revenue$0$44,020▲ $44,020
Total Liabilities$47,685$332,417▲ $284,732
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,777,581$3,578,244▲ $1,800,663
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,777,581$3,578,244▲ $1,800,663
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,825,266$3,910,661▲ $2,085,395

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$42,271$32,985$75,256
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$0--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tracey KuhnDirector of Student Support ServicesFT$125,703-$125,703
Shabani StewartChief Academic OfficerFT$121,550-$121,550
Kashon Abdul-qadirNetwork Support SpecialistFT$111,321-$111,321
Dr Jerome PattersonSpecial Education & Financial Literacy TeacherFT$104,167$5,760$109,927

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Craig DrinkardChair
Rodney BruttonVice Chair
Dominique LeeMember
Jennifer FinnertyMember
Laura GoldsteinMember
Scott EmerickMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Sbo Management LLCSchool Business Services106 OCEAN AVENUE, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742$144,315
Systaimable Business LLCEnvironmental Services24 CANAL XING, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849$117,566
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,518,748
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$19,189
Change in Net Assets
$1,800,663

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,518,748
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,518,748
Total Revenue per Form 990
$9,518,748
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,109,852
Other Expenses$3,627,422
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,248,144$1,185,377$0$2,433,521
Fees for Services Other$920,167$613,445$0$1,533,612
Other Employee Benefits$391,589$400,468$0$792,057
Occupancy$690,670$0$0$690,670
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$190,790$286,185$0$476,975
Fees for Services Management$432,676$0$0$432,676
Payroll Taxes$110,078$112,575$0$222,653
Fees for Services Accounting$0$203,066$0$203,066
Pension Plan Contributions$73,858$110,788$0$184,646
All Other Expenses$151,427$0$0$151,427
Insurance$78,983$0$0$78,983
Other Expenses$9,766$6,511$0$16,277
Depreciation Depletion$12,944$2,107$0$15,051
Fees for Services Legal$0$2,142$0$2,142
Total Functional Expenses$4,770,405$2,966,869$0$7,737,274

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,737,276
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,731,145
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,722,225
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$15,051
Other Expense Adjustments$15,051
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$8,920
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
Intergovernmental State Payable$112,005
Payroll Deductions & Withholdings$77,680
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lead Charter School Inc
EIN
81-2644961
Phone
8627721725
Address
201 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07103-2402

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Brian Falkowski
Title
School Business Administrator
Phone
8627721725
Signed
2025-04-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Clark
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
37
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Olugbenga Olabintan CPA Inc
Address
137 CAMDEN ST STE 3, NEWARK, NJ 07103
Preparer
Olugbenga Olabintan CPA
Phone
2012307518
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 3

“The charter school has a management agreement with a new jersey nonprofit organization. The agreement includes the provision of educational and management services including operational and administrative supports to the charter school. The agreement calls for the payment of monthly fees equal to 10% of the charter schools revenue.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of trustees of the charter school before mailing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Disclosure of conflict of interest by all board members is mandated by njdoe and new jersey state laws.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“All annual salaries including salaries of head of school, chief academic officer and main administrators are subject to approval by the board of the charter school. Such salaries are also compared to the salaries of comparable officials at other new jersey charter schools and new jersey school districts.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“SEE EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, LINE 15a IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THIS LINE.”

Pt VI, Line 18

“The charter school makes its forms 1023 and 990 available to the public upon request and by contacting the school at: 201 bergen street, newark, nj 07103. Tel: 862-772-1725. The form 990 could also be obtained through others website: www.guidestar.org”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The charter school makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request and by contacting the school at: 201 bergen street, newark, nj 07103. Tel: 862-772-1725.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Capital expenditures expensed under new jersey gaap but capitalized on the balance sheet under us gaap.”

Pt XII, Line 4B

“Depreciation expense charged under us gaap but not recognized under new jersey gaap.”

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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CHARTER SCHOOLS NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF FLYERS DISTRIBUTED FOR RECRUIMENT PURPOSES. IT IS NOTED IN RADIO BROADCAST AND THROUGH CABLE TELEVISION ADS, AS WELL AS IN NEWSPAPER ADS. SEE EXPLANATION ON SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS PRIMARILY FUNDED BY NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THE CHARTER SCHOOLS RIGHT TO SUCH AID HAS NOT BEEN REVOKED OR SUSPENDED.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAS A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE AGREEMENT INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTS TO THE CHARTER SCHOOL. THE AGREEMENT CALLS FOR THE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY FEES EQUAL TO 10% OF THE CHARTER SCHOOLS REVENUE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL BEFORE MAILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS IS MANDATED BY NJDOE AND NEW JERSEY STATE LAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL ANNUAL SALARIES INCLUDING SALARIES OF HEAD OF SCHOOL, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER AND MAIN ADMINISTRATORS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL. SUCH SALARIES ARE ALSO COMPARED TO THE SALARIES OF COMPARABLE OFFICIALS AT OTHER NEW JERSEY CHARTER SCHOOLS AND NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SEE EXPLANATION FOR PART VI, LINE 15a IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THIS LINE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE CHARTER SCHOOL MAKES ITS FORMS 1023 AND 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND BY CONTACTING THE SCHOOL AT: 201 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07103. TEL: 862-772-1725. THE FORM 990 COULD ALSO BE OBTAINED THROUGH OTHERS WEBSITE: WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6THE CHARTER SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND BY CONTACTING THE SCHOOL AT: 201 BERGEN STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07103. TEL: 862-772-1725.
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