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Marion P Thomas Charter High School Education Association a Nj Nonprof

EIN 22-3531113 · Newark, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHARTER SCHOOLS MISSION IS TO PREPARE NEWARKS NEXT GENERATION OF CHILDREN TO BE INTELECTUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, SOCIALLY AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.

Income
$38.6 million
Spending
$38.1 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
388
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$221,615, 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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. $27.0 million spent. IN 2024-2025 THE CHARTER SCHOOL HAD SERVED 1,376 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS PRE-K TO 12TH GRADE CURRICULUM AND SEAMLESS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FROM CRAYONS TO COLLEGE. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR THE CHARTER SCHOOL UNDERTOOK MAJOR INITIATIVES IN ORDER FOR OUR VILLAGE TO CONTINUE TO ACHIEVE ITS HIGH LEVELS OF EXCELLENCE BY IMPLEMENTING NEW TIER I SEL CURRICULUM AND SCHOOL WIDE SUPPORTS, IMPLEMENTING TIER I ACADEMIC CURRICULUM WITH FIDELITY AND ACTIVATE BUILT IN STRUCTURES TO ASSESS AND RESPOND TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS, AND DEVELOPING PRINCIPALS AS INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMETED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND IDEA PROGRAMS (FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS). THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS AND AFTER CARE PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE FUNDED.

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 October 13, 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 March 1999.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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