Mustard Seed School Christian Urban Education Inc is located in Hoboken, NJ. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Mustard Seed School Christian Urban Education Inc employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mustard Seed School Christian Urban Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Mustard Seed School Christian Urban Education Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MUSTARD SEED IS COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR DIVERSE LEARNERS THROUGH ACADEMICS, ARTS, FAITH, & SERVICE, PROVIDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION BY REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSTARD SEED SCHOOL EDUCATES STUDENTS IN ITS RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT IS INFUSED WITH ARTS, FAITH, AND SERVICE. THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY INCLUDES EXPERIENTIAL, HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND A STRUCTURED SOCIAL CURRICULUM. THE CORE OF THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO SERVE STUDENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERED HAVING THE LEAST. AT ALL TIMES, APPROXIMATELY 53% OF THE STUDENTS RECEIVE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID. GRADUATES OF MUSTARD SEED GO ON TO SUCCEED IN COMPETITIVE HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE GREATER NEW YORK/ NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Rostan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Gallagher Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Quiles Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lillian Meyer Taylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelesha Armand Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cara Hilton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $559,004 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $559,004 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,261,134 |
| Investment income | $41,126 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,861,264 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,073,220 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,958 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,958 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,251,201 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $535,147 |
| Payroll taxes | $196,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $37,025 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,178 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,051 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,636 |
| Information technology | $5,526 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $623,479 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,465 |
| Insurance | $83,535 |
| All other expenses | $24,533 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,323,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,627 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $318,321 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,565,010 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,227 |
| Total assets | $4,285,185 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,153 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $846,444 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $851,597 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,747,605 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,685,983 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,285,185 |