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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4427652

COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724

Financials

$15M$14.9M2022$15.6M$16.1M2023$18.9M$17.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$18,910,128$17,526,495$1,383,633$57,082,842$52,772,518$4,310,324
June 30, 2024990$15,637,420$16,053,260-$415,840$52,288,063$49,357,365$2,930,698
June 30, 2023990$14,968,473$14,864,601$103,872$52,618,651$49,281,817$3,336,834
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,974
Program service revenue
$17,088,065
Investment income
$125,730
Net gain from sales of assets
$19,738
Other revenue
$1,628,359

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$60,000
Other salaries and wages
$2,904,642
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,656,579
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,053,281
Accounting fees
$114,867
Occupancy
$3,696,979
Travel
$32,002
Depreciation
$837,741
Program services (functional)
$16,103,277
Management and general (functional)
$1,423,218

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,288,063
Total assets, end of year
$57,082,842
Total liabilities, end of year
$52,772,518
Net assets, end of year
$4,310,324
Land, buildings and equipment
$31,908,825
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,310,324
Gross receipts
$23,860,603
Employees
17
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
NJ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL PISCALCEO
Officer
40$387,600$92,130
GEMAR MILLSEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$371,593$82,055
GLENN FORNEYCFO
Officer
40$327,181$77,250
RICHARD JANNARONECSBEDO
Highest-paid employee
40$297,565$60,558
JAMES CULLENCONC
Highest-paid employee
40$270,402$58,746
CORRI TATEEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$248,738$61,857
JULIE BUNTCIO
Highest-paid employee
40$215,150$48,900
MARNIE MCKOYCOS & CTO
Highest-paid employee
40$203,692$41,660
DONALD PARRYFACILITIES D
Highest-paid employee
40$230,870$12,088
JODI MCINERNEYEXEC. DIRECT
Former
0$110,053$0
THOMAS CIMOCHOWSKICHAIRMAN
Officer
–$0$0
BRENDA DULANTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
STEPHEN C SMITHTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL PISCALCEO
Officer
40$524,734$120,607
GEMAR MILLSEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$487,043$110,809
JODI MCINERNEYEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$325,863$77,011
CORRI TATEEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$314,504$76,682
GLENN FORNEYCFO
Officer
40$284,077$66,492
JAMES CULLENCONC
Highest-paid employee
40$219,508$58,031
DONALD PARRYFACILITIES D
Highest-paid employee
40$240,437$11,192
DAVID HESPECOS
Highest-paid employee
28$173,923$41,508
THOMAS CIMOCHOWSKICHAIRMAN
Officer
–$0$0
BRENDA DULANTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
STEPHEN C SMITHTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHAEL PISCALCEO
Officer
40$516,084$279,431
GEMAR MILLSEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$414,099$101,575
JODI MCINERNEYEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$375,929$84,586
CORRI TATEEXEC. DIRECT
Key employee
40$263,854$58,970
DAVID CORSOCFO
Former
40$238,258$51,864
DONALD PARRYFACILITIES D
Key employee
40$230,060$10,350
DAVID HESPECOS
Key employee
28$203,269$5,200
THOMAS CIMOCHOWSKISECRETARY
Officer
–$0$0
BRENDA DULANTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
STEPHEN C SMITHTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0$0
BRIAN TAYLORCHAIRMAN
Officer
–$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
788 SHREWSBURY AVENUE, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724-3080
In care of
% THOMAS MCMAHON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
THOMAS CIMOCHOWSKI, 788 SHREWSBURY AVENUE, SUITE 2183, TINTON FALLS, NJ 07724
Signed the 990
MICHAEL PISCAL, CEO
Phone
(908) 625-1251
Return prepared by
MP MCDERMOTT & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN NEW JERSEY TO EXCEL AND GRADUATE FROM THE MOST COMPETITIVE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT MANY OF OUR STUDENTS WILL RETURN HOME AFTER GRADUATION FROM COLLEGE AND BUILD A STRONGER, SAFER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. STARTS, DEVELOPS, SUPPORTS, AND MANAGES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY - INCLUDING DEVELOPING FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE, HIRING ALL LEADERSHIP, PROVIDING THE CURRICULUM AND THE TRAINING. COLLEGE ACHIEVE'S MISSION IS TO PREPARE ALL OF ITS STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN AND GRADUATE FROM THE BEST COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE NATION. COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. HAS DEVELOPED NINE CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES AT MARKET OR BELOW MARKET RENTS FOR OUR K-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THREE REGIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY: PATERSON; PLAINFIELD AND NORTH PLAINFIELD; AND ASBURY PARK AND NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP. THIS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES IN MOST INSTANCES SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS, FINANCING COSTS, AND CONSULTING AND LEGAL COSTS ARE FUNDED BY COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, INC. OUT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE RENTS, MANAGEMENT FEES AND FUNDRAISING.
    Expenses $15,265,536 · grants $60,000 · revenue $17,088,065
  • TO PROVIDE THE ACADEMIC MODEL (TRAINING AND THE ACTUAL CURRICULUM) TO THE CHARTER SCHOOLS IN OUR NETWORK.
    Expenses $837,741

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4427652
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,082,842
Income (IRS master file)
$23,860,603

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$18,910,128$17,526,495$57,082,842IRS
990June 2024$15,637,420$16,053,260$52,288,063IRS
990June 2023$14,968,473$14,864,601$52,618,651XML
990June 2022$12,414,254$11,502,800$39,134,940IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 45-4427652).

Questions about COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC is 45-4427652.
Is COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER 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 COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER 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 COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER 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 COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names THOMAS CIMOCHOWSKI.
Who are the officers and directors of COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $387,600 (MICHAEL PISCAL, CEO).
How much revenue does COLLEGE ACHIEVE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $18,910,128, expenses of $17,526,495 and total assets of $57,082,842 at year end.

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