NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS

EIN 81-2958000 · Charter Schools (B29)

What they do

THE MISSION of NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOLS (NYCACS) is to PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, EVIDENCE BASED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES to CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, and YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). THE NYCACS PROGRAM SETS HIGH EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS, PROMOTES THE FULL INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, and EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL of EACH STUDENT and PROVIDES SUPPORT and TRAINING for PARENTS and FAMILY MEMBERS AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES for STAFF. NYCACS WORKS to POSITIVELY IMPACT THE BROADER AUTISM COMMUNITY BY OFFERING INFORMATION, CONSULTATION, and TRAINING to OTHER SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, and BUSINESSES IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA and BEYOND.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $82.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders19 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

79.63%of revenue went to mission work82.3% of expenses · Program services

0.98%of revenue went to fundraising1.0% of expenses

$96.81spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

16.20%of revenue went to management and office costs16.7% of expenses

$0.84in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

5.8%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$8,753,976

Mission workProgram services$6,970,86279.63% of revenue82.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,418,43216.20% of revenue16.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$85,5720.98% of revenue1.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$279,1103.19% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$8,474,86696.81% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 82.3% mission · 16.7% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.81% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 82.3% mission · 16.3% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.19% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 82.5% mission · 16.2% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.88% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 15.3% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 85.72% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 14.8% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 77.09% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 84.9% mission · 13.7% management · 1.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.09% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 80.9% mission · 17.9% management · 1.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.49% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 79.9% mission · 18.6% management · 1.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.52% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$8,753,976

Expenses$8,474,866

Annual surplus $279,110 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$6,970,862 · 82.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,418,432 · 16.7% of expenses

Fundraising$85,572 · 1.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$8,753,976

Expenses$8,474,866

Assets$7,147,485

Income$8,753,976

Contributions$509,024

Mission work (program services)$6,970,862

Fundraising$85,572

Management and general$1,418,432

Accounting fees$31,201

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JULIE FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $349,634Base $298,140 · Other $51,494

TIFFNEY JONESDIRECTOR OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $225,290Base $190,280 · Other $35,010

REBECCA BACHANHEAD OF SCHOOL · 40 hrs/week $176,067Base $153,348 · Other $22,719

JESSICA SEEMANHEAD OF SCHOOL · 40 hrs/week $170,685Base $144,169 · Other $26,516

KATHERINE MCAVOYHEAD OF SCHOOL · 40 hrs/week $149,158Base $130,692 · Other $18,466

JENNIFER JAYEHEAD OF SCHOOL · 40 hrs/week $148,415Base $144,598 · Other $3,817

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (19)

JULIE FISHEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TIFFNEY JONESDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

REBECCA BACHANHEAD OF SCHOOL

JESSICA SEEMANHEAD OF SCHOOL

KATHERINE MCAVOYHEAD OF SCHOOL

JENNIFER JAYEHEAD OF SCHOOL

HANNAH HOCHTRUSTEE

ILENE LAINERTRUSTEE

JASON STOCKTRUSTEE

ALYSIA STEINMANNTREASURER

ELAINE FLORIOTRUSTEE

CHRISTINE SANDLERTRUSTEE

CAROL SANTIAGOPRESIDENT

MARK SARETSKYTRUSTEE

NAEEMA LIVINGSTONTRUSTEE

PAUL ONEILTRUSTEE

BENJAMIN HARTMANTRUSTEE

SUSANNA KVAM NORRISTRUSTEE

ASHLEY GARRETTVICE PRESIDENT / SECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2017
Location: 433 EAST 100TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10029
County: New York
In care of: JULIE FISHER
Primary officer: JULIE FISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailBronx@nycacharterschool.org Phone(212) 860-2580

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP
NTEE classification: Charter Schools (B29)
IRS tax category: Charter Schools