Nonprofit · EIN 02-0534735
WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,969,563 | $22,612,639 | $356,924 | $35,263,822 | $26,764,441 | $8,499,381 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $23,840,196 | $21,208,207 | $2,631,989 | $35,869,354 | $27,726,898 | $8,142,456 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,220,993 | $19,559,564 | $661,429 | $34,198,072 | $28,642,176 | $5,555,896 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,005,491
- of which government grants
- $2,279,882
- Program service revenue
- $19,566,238
- Investment income
- $397,834
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,246,593
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,358,261
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,722,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $78,958
- Accounting fees
- $168,304
- Occupancy
- $792,752
- Travel
- $33,266
- Depreciation
- $1,520,890
- Program services (functional)
- $17,565,193
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,047,446
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,869,354
- Total assets, end of year
- $35,263,822
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,764,441
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,499,381
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,008,115
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,198,244
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $301,137
- Gross receipts
- $22,969,563
- Employees
- 200
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA LITTELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $190,041 | $89,653 |
| MICHELE FERRANTE | DIRECTROR OF LEARNING SUPP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,976 | $70,639 |
| KATE O'SHEA | PRINCIPAL OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,006 | $66,915 |
| KIM KRASNOW | HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,006 | $52,744 |
| LAUREN BENNET | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,023 | $31,122 |
| TIFFANY DAYS-HARRIS | DIRECTROR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,008 | $21,227 |
| RACHEL LOEPER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DIBERARDINIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CASE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WYLIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REKYIAH ABDUL-ZAHIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLORA BUCKSHON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY COUGHLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA MACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHENEWAA WHITE-RA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIERL M PEREIRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FARELL SHARKEY | TEACHER MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA LITTELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $184,636 | $90,247 |
| MICHELE FERRANTE | DIRECTROR OF LEARNING SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,560 | $74,554 |
| KATE O'SHEA | PRINCIPAL OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,205 | $73,673 |
| KIM KRASNOW | HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,284 | $54,953 |
| LAUREN BENNET | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,333 | $34,637 |
| TIFFANY DAYS-HARRIS | DIRECTROR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,212 | $20,268 |
| RACHEL LOEPER | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN DIBERARDINIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CASE | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WYLIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REKYIAH ABDUL-ZAHIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLORA BUCKSHON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY COUGHLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA MACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OHENEWAA WHITE-RA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIERL M PEREIRA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FARELL SHARKEY | TEACHER MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA LITTELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $178,657 | $91,531 |
| REBECCA BENARROCH | DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,225 | $61,574 |
| LOLVELEE POLITE | MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,098 | $90,007 |
| MICHELE FERRANTE | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,086 | $74,120 |
| KATE O'SHEA | DIRECTOR OF LOWER SCHOOL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,654 | $70,496 |
| TIFFANY DAYS-HARRIS | DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,422 | $34,870 |
| JUSTIN DIBERADINIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL LOEPER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES G CASE JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WYLIE | SECRETARY AS OF DEC 2022 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVESTER MOBLEY | SECRETARY TO NOV 2022 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REKYIAH ABDUL-ZAHIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLORA BUCKSHON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY COUGHLIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICH HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA MACE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MATHEWS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| OHENEWAA WHITE-RA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH LEVIN | MEMBER TO DEC 2022 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EBONY STATON WEIDMAN | MEMBER TO JULY 2022 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4700G WISSAHICKON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144-4235
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTINA LITTELL, 4700 WISSAHICKON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144
- Signed the 990
- KRISTINA LITTELL, CEO
- Phone
- (267) 338-1020
- Website
- WISSAHICKONCHARTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS THAT STIMULATES THE CHILD'S INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL WAS PLANNED AROUND THREE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: 1. AN INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS, RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SERVICE LEARNING, 2. PEACE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AS PART OF A PRIORITIZED SOCIAL CURRICULUM, AND 3. AN EMPHASIS ON FAMILY INVOLVMENT AT ALL LEVELS OF THE SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON PARENTS AS PARTNERS IN THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF THEIR CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL SERVES APPROXIMATELY 950 STUDENTS IN GRADES K TO 8TH GRADE.Expenses $17,565,193 · revenue $19,556,238
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0534735
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $35,263,822
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,969,563
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,969,563 | $22,612,639 | $35,263,822 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $23,840,196 | $21,208,207 | $35,869,354 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $20,220,993 | $19,559,564 | $34,198,072 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $21,457,754 | $18,521,032 | $35,128,558 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0534735).
Questions about WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL is 02-0534735.
- Is WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KRISTINA LITTELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $190,041 (KRISTINA LITTELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does WISSAHICKON CHARTER SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,969,563, expenses of $22,612,639 and total assets of $35,263,822 at year end.
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