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Academy for Urban Leadership Charter High School

EIN 27-1567450 · Perth Amboy, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (THE "CHARTER SCHOOL") PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE A REGULAR AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
132
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$154,333, sba

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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% 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

    6 of 6 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 (3)
  1. $6.6 million spent. MAJOR INITIATIVES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CONTINUED TO CENTER ON HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES INITIALLY BROUGHT FORTH DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FOLLOWING WERE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES:INCREASED DISTRICT TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITIES IN ALL AREAS (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE) FOR REMOTE LEARNING; DEVELOPED/IMPLEMENTED REOPENING PLAN INCLUSIVE OF PPE, SIGNAGE, CLEANSING SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT; DESIGNED/IMPLEMENTED LEADERSHIP MENTORING AND INTERSHIP PROGRAM PER SCHOOL CHARTER; CONTINUED SEARCH AND GOAL SETTING FOR INCREASING STUDENT STABILITY; CONTINUED EXPANSION OF STAFF AND TO ACCOMODATE PROGRAM GROWTH AND STUDENT NEEDS; CONTINUED PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $736,816 spent. THE CHARTER SCHOOL IMPLEMENTED THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA) AND IDEA PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS WERE ENACTED BY CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZED THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ACT WITH MAJOR FOCUS ON PROVIDING ALL CHILDREN WITH FAIR, EQUAL AND SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
  3. $211,059 spent. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED, LOW COST OR FREE MEALS TO STUDENT EACH SCHOOL DAY THROUGH ITS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FEDERALLY AND STATE ASSISTED.

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 September 2013.

    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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