EIN 16-1593234

Genesee Community Charter School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
61
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Genesee Community Charter School immerses children in investigation and discovery through a local history-based and globally-connected program. It values intellectual rigor, diversity, and responsibility to provide a rich educational experience. The school enrolls approximately 212 students from kindergarten through sixth grades, fully including those with special needs. Speech/language, occupational therapy, counseling services are available both in and out of the classroom. A special education team supports these efforts to ensure success for all students.
Total revenues
$3,473,258
2023
Total expenses
$3,854,899
2023
Total assets
$2,186,743
2023
Num. employees
61
2023

Program areas at Genesee Community Charter School

Genesee Community Charter School is located on the campus of the Rochester Museum & Science Center. Genesee Community Charter School enrolls approximately 212 students in kindergarten through sixth grades. As a charter school, Genesee Community Charter School is publicly funded and there is no tuition. Enrollment is open to all students who meet our age guidelines and a lottery is held in April of each year for incoming kindergarten students and for vacancies as they are available in first through sixth grades. Continued on Schedule OGenesee Community Charter School's curriculum focuses on local history and the natural world and-as an Expeditionary Learning school-students are immersed in three interdisciplinary learning expeditions each year. Classes frequently venture into the community for purposeful and rigorous field studies integral to their ongoing learning experiences. Music, visual arts, dance, and creative movement are integrated into the academic and social life at Genesee Community Charter School. The school is nationally recognized for its implementation of the Expeditionary Learning model and its approach to arts integration. Since it was founded in 2001, Genesee Community Charter School has been one of the most successful K-6 schools in New York as measured by the New York State Education Department's School Performance Index.
GCCS has fully included our students with special needs. Speech/ language, occupational therapy, and counseling services are delivered both in and out of the classroom by professionals or staff from the child's district of residence. A special education teacher has been provided by the Rochester City School District for our students requiring resource room or consultant teacher services. GCCS has a special education coordinator who helps to maintain compliance with special education regulations. This person also works with teachers on academic intervention, and assists parents and staff through the CSE referral process. This person is also highly trained in the Wilson Language/Literacy Program, and works with small groups of students to enhance their reading levels.
GCCS offers breakfast and lunch daily to all students. Meals are delivered fresh every day by Julia K Caters, and are served "family style" in the classrooms. GCCS participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's school meal program. At the start of each new school year, all students are sent an application for free and reduced meals and are encouraged to apply. Those students who qualify are offered meals at a reduced or no cost. Students that do not qualify for free or reduced meals have the option to pay full price, or may bring meals from home. GCCS will continue to encourage all families to participate in its meal program.

Who funds Genesee Community Charter School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Building Hope HoldingsGeneral Support$10,000
Silverberg Family FoundationEducation$1,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$117

Personnel at Genesee Community Charter School

NameTitleCompensation
Kevin SutherlandTreasurer$0
Shannon HillmanSchool Leader$78,568
Michele HannaganBoard President$0
Tasha StevensBoard Secretary$0
Ryan O'MalleyVice President$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Genesee Community Charter School

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$315,935
Program services$3,132,946
Investment income and dividends$21,451
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,926
Total revenues$3,473,258

Form 990s for Genesee Community Charter School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-28990View PDF
2022-062022-11-14990View PDF
2021-062021-10-25990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
2019-062020-01-15990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Building Hope Holdings
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Silverberg Family Foundation
February 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
657 E Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
gccschool.org/ 
Phone
(585) 271-4320
IRS details
EIN
16-1593234
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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