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Howard Gardner Charter School Foundation

  • Scranton, PA
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2006
  • EIN: 20-2601728

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 / Primary, Elementary Schools (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$7.5k (2023)

Expenses
$57.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$57.9k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$7,500
Expenses
$57,581
Net Income
-$50,081
Net Assets
$57,930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,500
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,930
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $57,930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Susan Trussler (Director) $0 $0
Suzanne Jaffe (Director) $0 $0
Vince Rizzo (Director) $0 $0
Michelene Pagnotti (Director) $0 $0
Marie George Phd (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0
John Marsico (Business Manager) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$52,117
Expenses
$6,383
Net Income
$45,734
Net Assets
$108,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,117
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $108,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Susan Trussler (Director) $0 $0
Suzanne Jaffe (Director) $0 $0
Vince Rizzo (Director) $0 $0
Michelene Pagnotti (Director) $0 $0
Marie George Phd (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0
John Marsico (Business Manager (As Of 1/22)) $0 $0
Douglas Hein (Business Manager (Until 11/21)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 12, 2023

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$49,279
Expenses
$38,587
Net Income
$10,692
Net Assets
$62,277
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,279
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,277
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,277
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Susan Trussler (Director) $0 $0
Suzanne Jaffe (Director) $0 $0
Barbara Nivert (Director) $0 $0
Michelene Pagnotti (Director) $0 $0
Marie George Phd (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0
Charles Wallinger (Business Mgr. (Until 6/21)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 9, 2022

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$45,031
Expenses
$24,111
Net Income
$20,920
Net Assets
$51,585
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $45,031
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,585
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $51,585
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Susan Trussler (President) $0 $0
Dr John Ruddy (Vice President) $0 $0
Laila Kane (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Westington (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dr Amy Kenton (Director) $0 $0
Dr Clarence Lamanna (Director) $0 $0
Dr Fran Langan (Director) $0 $0
Louis Nivert (Director) $0 $0
John Ezbiansky (Director) $0 $0
Marie George Phd (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0
Charles Wallinger (Business Manager) $0 $0
Maria Rozaieski (Principal) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 30, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$23,808
Expenses
$25,812
Net Income
-$2,004
Net Assets
$30,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,808
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,320
Total Liabilities $10,655
Net Assets $30,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Susan Trussler (President) $0 $0
Dr John Ruddy (Vice President) $0 $0
Laila Kane (Secretary) $0 $0
Stephanie Westington (Treasurer) $0 $0
Dr Amy Kenton (Director) $0 $0
Dr Clarence Lamanna (Director) $0 $0
Dr Fran Langan (Director) $0 $0
Louis Nivert (Director) $0 $0
John Ezbiansky (Director) $0 $0
Marie George Phd (Chief Executive Officer) $0 $0
Charles Wallinger (Business Manager) $0 $0
Maria Rozaieski (Principal) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on April 16, 2020

Short form 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 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,000
Expenses
$44
Net Income
$12,956
Net Assets
$32,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,669
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,669

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990-EZ

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$5,000
Expenses
$24
Net Income
$4,976
Net Assets
$19,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,713
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $19,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Trussler Phd (President) $0 $0
Frances Langan (Director) $0 $0
John Ruddy (Director) $0 $0
Lou Nivert (Director) $0 $0
Clarence Lamanna (Director) $0 $0
Amy Kenton (Director) $0 $0
Stephanie Westington (Director) $0 $0
John Ezbiansky (Director) $0 $0
Laila Kane (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 5, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$5,000
Expenses
$7,020
Net Income
-$2,020
Net Assets
$14,737
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,000
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,737
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,737
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Trussler Phd (President) $0 $0
Fran Langan (Director) $0 $0
Lou Nivert (Director) $0 $0
Jane Leslie Alperin (Director) $0 $0
Clarence Lamanna (Director) $0 $0
John Ruddy (Director) $0 $0
Amy Kenton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 1, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$7,513
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$7,513
Net Assets
$16,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,500
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $13
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,757
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Trussler Phd (President) $0 $0
Fran Langan (Director) $0 $0
Lou Nivert (Director) $0 $0
Michelene Pagnotti (Director) $0 $0
Ellen Yuscavage (Director) $0 $0
Tim Speicher (Director) $0 $0
Amy Kenton (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on May 4, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,539
Expenses
$42,999
Net Income
$26,540
Net Assets
$9,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,000
24.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $6,112
8.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $46,427
66.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,244
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Thomas Speicher (President) $0 $0
Susan Trussler Phd (Vice President) $0 $0
Michelene Pagnotti (Secretary) $0 $0
Ellen Yuscavage (Director) $0 $0
Fran Langan Edd (Director) $0 $0
Lou Nivert (Director) $0 $0
Salvatore Luzio Sr (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 11, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,033
Expenses
$64,478
Net Income
-$10,445
Net Assets
-$17,296
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,111
39.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,922
60.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $223,509
Total Liabilities $240,805
Net Assets -$17,296

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990-EZ
Filed on June 27, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$585,932
Expenses
$672,372
Net Income
-$86,440
Net Assets
-$6,851
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $71,526
12.2%
Program Services $503,403
85.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,003
1.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,405
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $10,021
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $329,428
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,037
Total Liabilities $64,888
Net Assets -$6,851

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$779,916
Expenses
$644,887
Net Income
$135,029
Net Assets
$79,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $166,740
21.4%
Program Services $594,977
76.3%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,186
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,405
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $9,878
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $310,101
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $105,477
Total Liabilities $25,888
Net Assets $79,589

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990

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

PDF

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-EZ

Short form 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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form 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)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

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.

Document Links

990

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

PDF

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