Nonprofit · EIN 74-3097929
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $13,486,228 | $12,769,601 | $716,627 | $20,079,068 | $19,799,963 | $279,105 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $13,831,189 | $10,957,537 | $2,873,652 | $20,537,867 | $20,975,392 | -$437,525 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,626,326 | $10,255,518 | $1,370,808 | $20,174,783 | $23,485,960 | -$3,311,177 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,439,337
- of which government grants
- $2,383,501
- Program service revenue
- $10,772,747
- Investment income
- $227,860
- Other revenue
- $46,284
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $195,456
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,714,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,392,393
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,520
- Accounting fees
- $136,416
- Occupancy
- $600,648
- Travel
- $10,923
- Depreciation
- $705,573
- Program services (functional)
- $9,545,015
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,224,586
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,537,867
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,079,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,799,963
- Net assets, end of year
- $279,105
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,655,095
- Gross receipts
- $13,486,228
- Employees
- 102
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARLYNNE CLOUD | CEO Officer | 40 | $167,310 | $23,817 |
| FREDERICK FIELDS | DIR. OF TECH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,948 | $61,102 |
| ASHLEY PHILIPPS | DIR. OF STDN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,662 | $48,098 |
| SHAUNA COLLINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GRANNUM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON THORNTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA CAMPBELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTENA MCGHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDETTE STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DONALD MOORE | EX OFFICIO ( Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AYO MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY PHILIPPS | DIR. OF STDN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,700 | $46,779 |
| SHARLYNNE CLOUD | CEO Officer | 40 | $134,709 | $14,621 |
| TONIA ELMORE | CEO (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $85,798 | $36,494 |
| JABBAR TYLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE BELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA COLLINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GRANNUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTENA MCGHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DONALD MOORE | EX OFFICIO ( Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TONIA ELMORE | CEO (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $187,152 | $49,141 |
| FREDERICK FIELDS | CHIEF TECH O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,231 | $7,292 |
| ASHLEY PHILIPPS | DIR. OF STDN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,752 | $8,006 |
| PAMELA EVANS | CHARACTER DV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,856 | $4,293 |
| MARIA SNIPES | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $92,242 | $6,227 |
| SHARLYNNE CLOUD | CEO Officer | 40 | $45,346 | $2,267 |
| JABBAR TYLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADRIANNE BELL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA COLLINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CALVIN WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN NICHOLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SERGIO DIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA POINTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GRANNUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTENA MCGHEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DONALD MOORE | EX OFFICIO ( Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4700 PARKSIDE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131-4712
- In care of
- % TONIA ELMORE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHARLYNNE CLOUD, 4700 PARKSIDE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
- Signed the 990
- SHARLYNNE CLOUD, CEO
- Phone
- (215) 879-8182
- Return prepared by
- J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES K THROUGH 8. THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT WHAT IS LEARNED IN THE CLASSROOM TO REAL WORLD.THE LEARNING PROGRAM PROVIDES EXTENSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE EDUCATION RELEVANT THROUGH DISCOVERIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. THROUGH AN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING APPROACH, EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS ARE MADE CONCRETE AND REINFORCE THE NECESSARY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACTUAL EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHARTER SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE AN ACADEMIC EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS.Expenses $9,545,015 · revenue $10,772,747
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
- 74-3097929
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,079,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,486,228
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $13,486,228 | $12,769,601 | $20,079,068 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $13,831,189 | $10,957,537 | $20,537,867 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $11,626,326 | $10,255,518 | $20,174,783 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $11,608,910 | $12,456,200 | $20,953,503 | 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 74-3097929).
Questions about DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 74-3097929.
- Is DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL 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 DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHARLYNNE CLOUD.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,310 (SHARLYNNE CLOUD, CEO).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,486,228, expenses of $12,769,601 and total assets of $20,079,068 at year end.
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