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Brooklyn Free School Association

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2006
  • EIN: 20-1506040

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Elementary, Secondary Education, K - 12 (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its June 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.19M (2022)

Expenses
$902k (2022)

Total Assets
$1.49M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$385k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,186,918
Expenses
$902,339
Net Income
$1,284,579
Net Assets
$1,107,001
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,594
6.2%
Program Services $419,751
19.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,601,767
73.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,806
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $100,042
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $422,793
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,491,901
Total Liabilities $384,900
Net Assets $1,107,001
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monique Scott (Executive Director) $75,000 $0 $0
Alan P Berger (Finance Manager) $26,400 $0 $0
Marie Helene Attwood (Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Dupre (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Thomson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Campos (Member) $0 $0 $0
Rory Angus (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Hume (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 25, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$491,150
Expenses
$656,934
Net Income
-$165,784
Net Assets
-$177,578
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,755
6.3%
Program Services $417,776
85.1%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $42,617
8.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,891
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $304,358
46.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,855,546
Total Liabilities $2,033,124
Net Assets -$177,578
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monique Scott (Executive Director) $72,500 $0 $0
Alan P Berger (Member) $26,391 $0 $0
Marie Helene Attwood (Member) $0 $0 $0
Denise Scott (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Nissani (Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Dupre (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Thomson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Campos (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 10, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$666,676
Expenses
$866,214
Net Income
-$199,538
Net Assets
-$11,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,586
9.1%
Program Services $527,779
79.2%
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $78,260
11.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,078
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $442,610
51.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,950,380
Total Liabilities $1,962,174
Net Assets -$11,794
Other
Operated a school
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Monique Scott (Executive Director) $60,333 $0 $0
Noleca Radway (Member) $55,833 $0 $0
Alan P Berger (Member) $12,912 $0 $0
Marie Helene Attwood (Member) $0 $0 $0
Denise Scott (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Nissani (Member) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Member) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Dupre (Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Thomson (Member) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Campos (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$899,754
Expenses
$1,022,466
Net Income
-$122,712
Net Assets
$187,744
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,047
6.3%
Program Services $760,189
84.5%
Investment Income $838
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $81,680
9.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,000
13.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $475,141
46.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,123,534
Total Liabilities $1,935,790
Net Assets $187,744
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Noleca Anderson Radway (Principal Officer) $75,000 $0 $0
Hope Seery (Assistant Director) $60,000 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Marie Helen Attwood (Fundraising Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alan Berger (Honarary (Emeritus)) $0 $0 $0
Niles Stewart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brianna Cox (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Blake Holden (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Anastasia Higginbotham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Flowers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Mccullagh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Oscar Odom Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 9, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$910,877
Expenses
$919,421
Net Income
-$8,544
Net Assets
$310,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,916
10.9%
Program Services $720,645
79.1%
Investment Income $1,051
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90,265
9.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,000
14.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $422,232
45.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,413,687
Total Liabilities $2,103,231
Net Assets $310,456
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Noleca Anderson Radway (Principal Officer) $75,000 $0 $0
Hope Seery (Assistant Director) $60,000 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Marie Helen Attwood (Fundraising Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Alan Berger (Honarary (Emeritus)) $0 $0 $0
Niles Stewart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brianna Cox (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Blake Holden (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Anastasia Higginbotham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jill Flowers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Mccullagh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Oscar Odom Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$964,538
Expenses
$964,110
Net Income
$428
Net Assets
$319,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,625
10.1%
Program Services $774,977
80.3%
Investment Income $1,201
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $90,735
9.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,482
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $495,406
51.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,427,194
Total Liabilities $2,108,194
Net Assets $319,000
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Noleca Anderson Radway (Principal Officer) $74,050 $0 $0
Lily Mercogliano (Ex.Executive Director) $11,432 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Brandhi Williamson (President) $0 $0 $0
Marie Helen Attwood (Fundraising Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schoenfeld (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Berger (Honarary (Emeritus)) $0 $0 $0
Niles Stewart (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brianna Cox (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Blake Holden (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 8, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$950,800
Expenses
$894,346
Net Income
$56,454
Net Assets
$318,572
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,991
7.0%
Program Services $866,190
91.1%
Investment Income $1,158
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,461
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,480
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $440,874
49.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,532,509
Total Liabilities $2,213,937
Net Assets $318,572
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lily Mercogliano (Executive Director) $63,480 $0 $0
Noleca Anderson Radway (Fundraising Committee Chair) $18,796 $0 $0
Leonard Shiller (President) $0 $0 $0
Brandhi Williamson (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Corinne Goodman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schoenfeld (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Berger (Building Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Power (Audit Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ari Bernstein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 21, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$838,530
Expenses
$826,244
Net Income
$12,286
Net Assets
$262,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $47,292
5.6%
Program Services $755,506
90.1%
Investment Income $1,120
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $34,612
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,631
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $411,560
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,514,758
Total Liabilities $2,252,640
Net Assets $262,118
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lily Mercogliano (Executive Director) $61,631 $0 $8,610
Noleca Anderson Radway (Fundraising Committee Chair) $31,745 $0 $627
Lenard Shiller (President) $0 $0 $0
Louise Palmer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Corinne Goodman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mariano Torras Ph D (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Berger (Building Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Power (Audit Committee Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Schoenfeld (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Brandhi Williamson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Mintz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$661,600
Expenses
$634,267
Net Income
$27,333
Net Assets
-$504,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $41,546
6.3%
Program Services $574,885
86.9%
Investment Income $535
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $44,634
6.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $367,302
57.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,862,945
Total Liabilities $2,367,614
Net Assets -$504,669

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$662,560
Expenses
$266,105
Net Income
$396,455
Net Assets
$232,885
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,477
9.1%
Program Services $563,162
85.0%
Investment Income $680
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38,241
5.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,011,999
Total Liabilities $1,779,114
Net Assets $232,885

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$644,928
Expenses
$643,396
Net Income
$1,532
Net Assets
$185,767
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $89,102
13.8%
Program Services $514,271
79.7%
Investment Income $1,625
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,200
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $38,730
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $305,155
47.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,994,863
Total Liabilities $1,809,096
Net Assets $185,767

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$577,839
Expenses
$529,430
Net Income
$48,409
Net Assets
$248,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,786
15.2%
Program Services $462,644
80.1%
Investment Income $3,793
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23,611
4.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,149
52.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,123,849
Total Liabilities $1,875,553
Net Assets $248,296

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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