Academy Charter School 2
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The mission of TACS2 is to offer an interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. Enrollment is open to all potential student candidates, with a preference for those residing in the immediate area.
- Income
- $10.9 million
- Spending
- $14.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- -33.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 91
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $414,140, cao
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
Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 111% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 137% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% 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 257 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $11.3 million spent. The Schools instructional program is specifically designed to meet all of the New York State Next Generation Standards in English Language Arts, Mathematics, as well as New York State Standards for Science and Social Studies. It is The Schools goal to meet and exceed student performance and assessment standards in students. Instruction is age/grade appropriate with a strong emphasis on the development of students social and academic skills through character building activities. The curricula are focused on building content knowledge and skills to satisfy the requirements for both college preparation and career readiness, and include a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).TACS2 plans to use at the Wyandanch Campus the same curricula currently utilized at the various grades at TACS1s existing elementary school operations in Hempstead and Uniondale.The School offers interdisciplinary curricula that address the academic needs of all students. The Schools curricula are research-based in reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, science, and STEM. Teachers use state of the art presentation technology (interactive boards, document cameras, and related components that enhance instruction and learning) in all subject areas to enhance and differentiate instruction providing multimodal, hands-on, and real-life experiences. Each classroom is equipped with computers. Computer-based instructional programs are used to provide intervention and enrichment opportunities for students. There is a strong emphasis placed on writing in all subject areas.The instructional program caters to the individual academic needs of each child. The use of data through ongoing assessments provides real time information to inform instruction. The information that is gathered is used to provide academic intervention services for struggling students as well as enrichment and challenging activities for all students.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (Harrisburg, PA), EIN 74-3068519. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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