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Charter school in western Pennsylvania for students grades Kindergarten to Twelfth. Propel's mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2022
Total Revenue
▼$19.4M
Program Spending
97%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.7M
Total Expenses
▼$17.3M
Total Assets
$16M
Total Liabilities
▼$15.4M
Net Assets
$545.4K
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
$5.7M
Investment Income
$105.8K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$114.9K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS | $114.9K | FY2014 | Oct 2013 – Mar 2015 | Open → |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
6
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | Yes | 2026-02-13 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.5M | Yes | 2024-12-20 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.6M | Yes | 2023-12-14 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2M | No | 2022-12-11 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | No | 2021-11-29 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | No | 2018-12-06 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.4M | $2.7M | $17.3M | $16M | $545.4K |
| 2022IRS e-File | $19.4M | $2.7M | $17.3M | $16M | $545.4K |
| 2021 | $16.1M | $1.3M | $15.4M | $8.5M | -$1.6M |
| 2020 | $13.8M | $834.2K | $14.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2022)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2022)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Tina Chekan | Superintendent, CEO | 5 | $0 | $205.1K | $91.7K | $296.8K |
| Beth Wright | Chief Financial Officer | 4 | $0 | $132.9K | $33.5K | $166.4K |
| Evon Walters | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Fair | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernard E Carter Jr | Vice-president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Bartholomew | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Tina Chekan
Superintendent, CEO
$296.8K
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$205.1K
Other
$91.7K
Beth Wright
Chief Financial Officer
$166.4K
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$132.9K
Other
$33.5K
Evon Walters
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Fair
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bernard E Carter Jr
Vice-president
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Heidi Bartholomew
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael D Evans | Principal | 40 | $121.4K | $0 | $62.9K | $184.4K |
| Amy Chimino | Assistant Principal | 40 | $103.3K | $0 | $35K | $138.3K |
| Dr Clifford Wallace | Principal | 40 | $107.2K | $0 | $20.6K | $127.9K |
Michael D Evans
Principal
$184.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$121.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$62.9K
Amy Chimino
Assistant Principal
$138.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$103.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$35K
Dr Clifford Wallace
Principal
$127.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$107.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Surma | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bryan Lewis | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Huber | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Kinville | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brendan Surma
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bryan Lewis
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Huber
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $8.2M |
| -$2.3M |
| 2019 | $11.4M | $483.5K | $12.5M | $8.6M | -$1.8M |
| 2018 | $10.2M | $655.3K | $9.7M | $7.7M | -$490.3K |
| 2017 | $6.3M | $424.6K | $6.4M | $6.5M | -$1M |
| 2016 | $6.3M | $359.3K | $6.3M | $6M | -$958.7K |
| 2015 | $5.7M | $398.5K | $5.3M | $5.8M | -$1M |
| 2014 | $5.5M | $520.5K | $4.9M | $4.6M | $4.5M |
| 2013 | $5.5M | $450.5K | $5M | $4.1M | $3.9M |
| 2012 | $5.4M | $344K | $5.2M | $3.5M | $3.3M |
| 2011 | $5.6M | $498.5K | $5M | $3.4M | $3.2M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
James Kinville
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0