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Charter School for Applied Technologies

EIN 16-1603918 · Buffalo, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES PREPARES STUDENTS TO ATTAIN FAMILY SUSTAINING CAREERS BY INTEGRATING CAREER EXPLORATION AND A LIFE LONG LEARNING CULTURE.

Income
$42.9 million
Spending
$43.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
528
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$215,670, superintendent

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $35.5 million spent. OUR VISION IS TO ASSIST THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY OF WESTERN NEW YORK BY PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION- ONE THAT WILL GIVE THEM THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN AND LEAD THE REGION. WE ENRICH CSAT'S CORE CURRICULUM WITH CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME EXPOSED TO AND AWARE OF CAREERS IN THE INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND CONSTRUCTION, HEALTH CARE, AND TECHNOLOGY SECTORS OF OUR REGION. WE PROVIDE INTERNSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THAT WILL BE SUPERVISED ON-SITE THROUGH TIES WITH LOCAL BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL AND LABOR LEADERS. THESE PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES GIVE STUDENTS A UNIQUE INSIGHT AND AWARENESS OF WHAT OPTIONS THEY HAVE AFTER GRADUATION. CSAT'S EARLY COLLEGE & CAREER PATHWAYS OFFERS STUDENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THEIR CHOSEN CAREER WHILE EARNING FREE COLLEGE CREDIT HOURS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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