Nonprofit · EIN 03-0483260
PROPEL SCHOOLS INC
Also known as PROPEL CHARTER SCHOOL-HOMSTEAD
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $25,358,448 | $27,692,477 | -$2,334,029 | $24,011,926 | $24,257,322 | -$245,396 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,855,531 | $29,115,494 | -$1,259,963 | $25,167,237 | $23,078,604 | $2,088,633 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $30,999,096 | $28,239,405 | $2,759,691 | $27,115,373 | $23,766,777 | $3,348,596 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,747,940
- of which government grants
- $4,276,420
- Program service revenue
- $19,565,723
- Investment income
- $121,655
- Other revenue
- $923,130
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $417,158
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,872,018
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,396,733
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,700
- Accounting fees
- $17,250
- Occupancy
- $346,447
- Travel
- $58,055
- Depreciation
- $357,442
- Program services (functional)
- $25,036,529
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,655,948
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,167,237
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,011,926
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,257,322
- Net assets, end of year
- -$245,396
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,406,105
- Gross receipts
- $25,358,448
- Employees
- 287
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Chekan | Superintendent, CEO Officer | 5 | $221,031 | $84,117 |
| Teresa O'Neill | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $152,323 | $61,723 |
| Richard Snyder | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 35 | $125,218 | $54,332 |
| Kimberly Hoerr | Senior Director Academics Highest-paid employee | 35 | $120,518 | $52,451 |
| Darren Stromock | Assist Dir Stud Affairs Highest-paid employee | 35 | $119,457 | $51,968 |
| Rosemary Anderson | Director Afterschool Program Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,927 | $47,540 |
| Beth Wright | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 12 | $136,119 | $19,539 |
| Ryan Williams | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 35 | $106,448 | $46,779 |
| Kristen Golomb | Dir, Innovation & Partner Highest-paid employee | 35 | $104,986 | $47,436 |
| Anthony Teti | Director Math & Science Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,983 | $46,754 |
| Jessica Johnson | Teacher Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,229 | $46,652 |
| Jaclyn Hoover | Senior Director of HR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $123,038 | $24,924 |
| Larry Ciarelli | Teacher Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,556 | $46,090 |
| Katie Patterson | Special Ed Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,763 | $46,296 |
| Scott Anderson | Science Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,396 | $45,345 |
16 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Murray | Director Foundation Highest-paid employee | 35 | $122,270 | $23,286 |
| Sonya M Meadows | Sr Dir Strat Comm & Engag Highest-paid employee | 35 | $114,400 | $23,569 |
| Krystle Yanoff | Principal Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,915 | $22,879 |
| Jennielle Loskey | Teacher Highest-paid employee | 35 | $104,963 | $17,892 |
| Melissa Garvin | Director of Pupil Service Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,709 | $10,486 |
| Denise Rechtorik-Nestico | Special Ed Coordinator Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,887 | $8,028 |
| Dustin Podgorski | Teacher Highest-paid employee | 35 | $105,046 | $9,864 |
| David Fair | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernard E Carter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Bartholomew | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evon Walters | Secretary/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Kinville | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Huber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Surma | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Cancilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Coleen Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Chekan | Superintendent, CEO Officer | 5 | $207,357 | $0 | $83,672 |
| Teresa O'Neill | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $144,481 | $0 | $62,977 |
| Richard Snyder | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 35 | $120,606 | $0 | $55,227 |
| Kimberly Hoerr | Senior Director Academics Highest-paid employee | 35 | $113,465 | $0 | $52,029 |
| Darren Stromock | Assist Dir Stud Affairs Highest-paid employee | 35 | $112,170 | $0 | $52,478 |
| Anthony Teti | Director Math & Science Highest-paid employee | 35 | $108,398 | $0 | $50,990 |
| Beth Wright | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 12 | $130,378 | $0 | $26,530 |
| Kristen Golomb | Dir, Innovation & Partner Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,845 | $0 | $48,570 |
| Rosemary Anderson | Director Afterschool Program Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,364 | $0 | $48,987 |
| Ryan Williams | Director of Technology Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,338 | $0 | $46,351 |
| Jaclyn Hoover | Senior Director of HR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $114,701 | $0 | $25,496 |
| Constance Murray | Director Foundation Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $116,725 | $22,899 |
| Sonya M Meadows | Sr Dir Strat Comm & Engag Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,398 | $0 | $22,660 |
| Sandra Madden | Senior Director Rept. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $110,125 | $0 | $23,329 |
| Danielle Parson | Community Affairs Sr Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,011 | $0 | $22,887 |
| Donnell Wilkins | Principal Highest-paid employee | 35 | $101,606 | $0 | $22,039 |
| Melissa Garvin | Director of Pupil Service Highest-paid employee | 35 | $107,970 | $0 | $10,219 |
| David Fair | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernard E Carter | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Bartholomew | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Evon Walters | Secretary/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Kinville | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Huber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Surma | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Cancilla | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Coleen Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Lewis | Trustee - Resigned 8/22/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Chekan | Superintendent, CEO Officer | 5 | $205,092 | $91,707 |
| Teresa O'Neill | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $145,428 | $71,073 |
| Richard Snyder | Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 35 | $119,219 | $63,151 |
| Robert Powell | Principal Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,467 | $61,050 |
| Beth Wright | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 12 | $132,911 | $33,519 |
| Darren Stromock | Assist Dir Stud Affairs Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,941 | $56,469 |
| Rosemary Anderson | Director Afterschool Program Highest-paid employee | 35 | $103,818 | $50,660 |
| Kristen Golomb | Dir, Innovation & Partner Highest-paid employee | 35 | $102,405 | $49,573 |
| Lindsey Smith | Inst Assess Ast Dir Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,688 | $50,612 |
| Jaclyn Hoover | Senior Director of HR Highest-paid employee | 35 | $116,567 | $32,568 |
| Sandra Madden | Senior Director Rept. Highest-paid employee | 35 | $110,940 | $25,572 |
| Sonya M Meadows | Sr Dir Strat Comm & Engag Highest-paid employee | 35 | $115,937 | $16,939 |
| Danielle Parson | Community Affairs Sr Director Highest-paid employee | 35 | $104,644 | $22,730 |
| Michael Radage | Dir Talent Acquisitions Highest-paid employee | 35 | $100,277 | $24,447 |
| Melissa Garvin | Director of Pupil Service Highest-paid employee | 35 | $111,187 | $10,868 |
| David Fair | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernard E Carter | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Bartholomew | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Evon Walters | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Kinville | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Huber | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brendan Surma | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Lewis | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3447 EAST CARSON ST STE 200, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203-2150
- In care of
- % HARMONY PRINCE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tina Chekan, 3447 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- Signed the 990
- Nancy Degenhardt, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (412) 325-7305
- Website
- Propelschools.org
- Return prepared by
- Hosack Specht Muetzel & Wood
Mission
Charter school for students in grades Kindergarten through Twelfth. Propels mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high performing public schools.
Program accomplishments
- Propel Schools is a charter school granted by a public school district to serve students in the area.Expenses $25,036,529 · revenue $19,565,723
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
- 03-0483260
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,011,926
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,358,448
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $25,358,448 | $27,692,477 | $24,011,926 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $27,855,531 | $29,115,494 | $25,167,237 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $30,999,096 | $28,239,405 | $27,115,373 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $29,500,508 | $25,930,352 | $25,744,623 | 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 03-0483260).
Questions about PROPEL SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of PROPEL SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROPEL SCHOOLS INC is 03-0483260.
- Is PROPEL SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to PROPEL SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROPEL SCHOOLS INC 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 PROPEL SCHOOLS INC 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 PROPEL SCHOOLS INC 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 PROPEL SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Tina Chekan.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROPEL SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 31 people; 22 received compensation from the organization, the highest $221,031 (Tina Chekan, Superintendent, CEO).
- How much revenue does PROPEL SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,358,448, expenses of $27,692,477 and total assets of $24,011,926 at year end.
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