Nonprofit · EIN 51-0377733
EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, DE 19802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,487,557 | $12,162,568 | $1,324,989 | $12,823,762 | $24,046,603 | -$11,222,841 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,841,656 | $12,463,691 | $1,377,965 | $12,359,632 | $24,713,551 | -$12,353,919 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $10,897,565 | $10,926,414 | -$28,849 | $10,752,068 | $24,483,952 | -$13,731,884 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,975,341
- of which government grants
- $10,898,460
- Program service revenue
- $3,556
- Investment income
- $724,859
- Other revenue
- $783,801
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,338,714
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,118,088
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,441,465
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $9,465
- Accounting fees
- $24,450
- Occupancy
- $170,235
- Travel
- $23,044
- Depreciation
- $231,691
- Program services (functional)
- $7,853,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,309,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,359,632
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,823,762
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,046,603
- Net assets, end of year
- -$11,222,841
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,437,345
- Gross receipts
- $13,487,557
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BASS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $174,003 | $55,577 |
| STANISLAWS BOBOWSKI | DIRECTOR APEX HONORS PROGR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,489 | $41,864 |
| NICHOLAS MEDAGLIO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,448 | $33,978 |
| MAUREEN THOMAS | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,253 | $33,373 |
| KATLYN WHELAN | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,403 | $27,820 |
| MARCO ALBERTI | ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,692 | $29,005 |
| KAIRLYN MILES SMITH | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $97,296 | $27,508 |
| TINU AKEREDOLU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL GORDON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES H TOLIVER IV | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN DIIENNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM F FORTUNATO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCDOWELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA CISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENEE GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATRESE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| MAURICE RAGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE REARDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OWEN RICCIARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK TAGLIONE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DUSTY BLAKEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NAJWA CORUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOCELYN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BASS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $171,667 | $80,097 |
| STANISLAWS BOBOWSKI | DIRECTOR APEX HONORS PROGR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,865 | $45,751 |
| NICHOLAS MEDAGLIO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,788 | $52,129 |
| MAUREEN THOMAS | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,950 | $51,352 |
| MARCO ALBERTI | ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,101 | $44,281 |
| KATLYN WHELAN | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,608 | $44,122 |
| TINU AKEREDOLU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL GORDON | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES H TOLIVER IV | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN DILENNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM F FORTUNATO | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCDOWELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA CISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATRESE THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE RAGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE REARDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OWEN RICCIARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK TAGLIONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAIRLYN MILES SMITH | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON BASS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $198,381 | $78,136 |
| STANISLAWS BOBOWSKI | DIRECTOR APEX HONORS PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,038 | $42,799 |
| NICHOLAS MEDAGLIO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,649 | $50,047 |
| MAUREEN THOMAS | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,782 | $49,945 |
| CARRIE KLEIN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,282 | $42,032 |
| KATLYN WHELAN | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,551 | $41,321 |
| MARCO ALBERTI | ASSISTANT PRINCIPLE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,701 | $40,762 |
| ASHLEY ROSSELLO | TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 40 | $63,704 | $20,368 |
| TINU AKEREDOLU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CECIL GORDON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES H TOLIVER IV | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTYN DILENNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM F FORTUNATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCDOWELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOPHIA CISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE GREENE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURICE RAGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE REARDON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OWEN RICCIARDI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK TAGLIONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN STEWART | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3000 N CLAYMONT ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2807
- In care of
- % GERALDINE PINKETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOCELYN STEWART, 3000 NORTH CLAYMONT STREET, WILMINGTON, DE 19802
- Signed the 990
- NICHOLAS MEDAGLIO, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (302) 762-5834
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF EASTSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A SAFE, CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT SO THAT THEY CAN EXCEL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE CAPABLE OF MASTERING CONTENT STANDARDS AND MEETING SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS WHEN THEY HAVE THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING, ADEQUATE TIME AND APPROPRIATE SUPPORT. STUDENTS ARE VIEWED AS INDIVIDUALS AND EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ACCOMMODATE EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE GIFTS AND TALENTS.
Program accomplishments
- EASTSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OPERATES A K TO 8TH GRADE URBAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SERVING 446 STUDENTS IN NORTHEAST WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, ONE OF THE POOREST AREAS IN THE STATE ABOUT 82% OF THE STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH UNDER FEDERAL GUIDELINES. THE SCHOOL'S GOALS ARE TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE CRITICAL THINKERS, TO INSTILL IN THEM A LOVE OF LEARNING, AND TO SHAPE THEM AS PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF SOCIETY. AMONG THE STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTED TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS ARE SMALLER CLASS (AVERAGE LESS THAN 20 PER CLASSROOM), INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC NEEDS, APEX HONORS PROGRAM, FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL, FOCUS ON POSITIVE CHARACTER AND BEHAVIOR TRAITS, AND CONSISTENT DISCIPLINE POLICIES.Expenses $7,853,223 · revenue $3,556
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
- 51-0377733
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,823,762
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,487,557
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,487,557 | $12,162,568 | $12,823,762 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,841,656 | $12,463,691 | $12,359,632 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $10,897,565 | $10,926,414 | $10,752,068 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,818,215 | $7,880,555 | $11,949,648 | 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 51-0377733).
Questions about EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC
- What is the EIN of EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC is 51-0377733.
- Is EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON 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 EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON 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 EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON 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 EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOCELYN STEWART.
- Who are the officers and directors of EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,003 (AARON BASS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,487,557, expenses of $12,162,568 and total assets of $12,823,762 at year end.
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