JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

EIN: 223499346 501(c)(3) Education

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Total Revenue
$17,813,821
Total Expenses
$14,477,044
Total Assets
$27,405,766
Net Assets
$13,448,158
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
LEONORA GALLEROS
Phone
2014332288
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $17.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $3.3M, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF JERSEY CITY COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL (JCCCS) IS TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT DEVELOP POSITIVE INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL OUTCOMES. JCCCS IS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING SELF-DIRECTED, LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS; AND FACILITATES THE STUDENT'S ABILITY TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS. FURTHER, JCCCS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ADDRESSES THE FULL RANGE OF STUDENT'S ALTERNATIVE LEARNING STYLES. THE COMMITMENT INCLUDES EMPLOYING THE NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS AND ACHIEVING HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR ALL STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL WILL MEASURE STUDENT SUCCESS BY ASSESSING SKILLS IN USE AND IN CONTEXT, AS WELL AS BY EMPLOYING STANDARDIZED TESTING. THE FOUNDATION OF THE PLAN FOR SUCCESS IS A SCHOOL- HOME-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN PROMOTING THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH FOR CHILDREN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,354,070 Revenue: $16,232,293

THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENSURES THAT ITS CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED TO STATE STANDARDS. EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING IS IMPLEMENTED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY (ELA) IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...

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THE CHARTER SCHOOL ENSURES THAT ITS CURRICULUM IS ALIGNED TO STATE STANDARDS. EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING IS IMPLEMENTED IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS LITERACY (ELA) IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATION IS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR AND ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. ADDITIONALLY IN GRADES K-3, WE WILL CONTINUE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE PLACING CONTINUED EMPHASIS ON CORE PRACTICES - LITERACY ENVIRONMENT - PHYSICAL ELEMENTS, INTENTIONAL READ ALOUD, MESSAGE TIME PLUS, AND THE WORKSHOP MODEL. IN PREPARATION FOR NJSLA ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE ELA CURRICULUM. A NEW MATHEMATICS SERIES ENTITLED, ENVISIONMATH 2.0 AND DIGITS 2015 ON REALIZE WERE IMPLEMENTED IN GRADES K-8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED THIS SUMMER AND CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. STAFF ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. IN PREPARATION FOR THE PARCC ADMINISTRATION, STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT WITH TECHNOLOGY AND THE MATH CURRICULUM. THE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE FOR GRADES K-8 IS BASED ON BEST PRACTICES FROM ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND ALIGNMENT TO NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS. WHICH RESULTS IS A PROGRAM ROOTED IN SOUND LEARNING APPROACHES, TEACHING STRATEGIES, AND IDEAS TO ENGAGE ALL LEARNERS, TO MAXIMIZE THEIR LEARNING, SO THAT THEY CAN APPLY THEIR THINKING. LESSON PLANS ARE REVIEWED ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS. FORMAL AND INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR PROVIDING FEEDBACK TO IMPROVE TEACHER PRACTICE.

Program 2
Expenses: $929,264

JCCCS ALSO RECEIVED FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) WHICH WAS ENACTED IN 2002 WHICH REAUTHORIZED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. NCLB PROGRAM ACTIVITIES...

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JCCCS ALSO RECEIVED FEDERAL FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND (NCLB) WHICH WAS ENACTED IN 2002 WHICH REAUTHORIZED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. NCLB PROGRAM ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED AT JCCCS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022 WERE CONSISTENT WITH OBJECTIVES OF THE NCLB FOCUSING ON PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $454,897 Revenue: $205,959

AS A RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO HAD AFTER...

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AS A RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS WERE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE CHARTER SCHOOL ALSO HAD AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, AT THE SAME TIME ASSISTING THEM WITH HOMEWORK, WHILE WORKING PARENTS NEEDED THE EXTENDED HOURS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,375,569
Program Service Revenue $16,426,657
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $11,595
TOTAL REVENUE $17,813,821

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,847,245
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,738,231
Other Expenses $4,629,799
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,477,044

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $17,813,821 $20,196,183 -0.1%
Expenses $14,477,044 $11,997,881 +0.2%
Net Income $3,336,777 $8,198,302 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
92
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$347,032
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$199,972
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AYANA WILLIAMS HEAD OF SCHO 40.00
Officer
$191,610 $21,769 $213,379
GLORIA ENOBIO ASSISTANT PR 40.00
Key Emp
$185,530 $14,442 $199,972
ALISA OLIN DIR. OF STUD 40.00
Highest
$134,416 $16,556 $150,972
LEONORA GALLEROS SCHOOL BUSIN 30.00
Officer
$124,875 $8,778 $133,653
PATRICIA SPEGEL-STROMAN PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA V MCKNIGHT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AFLOWA ZAZA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ZANDILE P NKABINDE TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAINA HARRISON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $17,813,821 $14,477,044 $27,405,766 $3,336,777
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $16,653,686 $11,136,112 $16,734,171 $5,517,574
2022 $13,305,508 $10,157,629 $11,602,047 $3,147,879
2021 $11,191,939 $8,862,965 $9,531,674 $2,328,974
2020 $9,324,453 $8,748,977 $7,253,588 $575,476
2019 $9,531,997 $10,034,665 $8,099,331 $-502,668
2018 $10,594,739 $11,287,305 $8,723,405 $-692,566
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