Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “From our beginnings as a school founded to help uplift its neighborhood, wolcs has retained a steadfast vision of the school as a community where students will feel safe, supported, and challenged, and graduate thoroughly prepared to excel in the high school of their choosing. the quality of wolcs's preparation of its students shows in the number of students earning placement into select admission public high schools after completing their elementary education at wolcs. since 2009, more than 50% of wolcs 8th graders have been admitted to special admission and city-wide admission high schools. however, we recognize that success for our students goes beyond attaining proficiency in reading and language arts, mathematics, and science. to be successful in post-secondary education and the world of work, our graduates need to be competent in the use of technology, civic-minded and self-confident, articulate and capable of thinking independently, critically, and creatively. just as importantl”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The corporation operates as a public charter school in philadelphia and is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. it serves grades k-8.”.

• The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is PA, as reported.
• The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 7115 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19138.
• The form of the non-profit reports 106 employees as of 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Operates a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor-advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$102,677.
• The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
• The organization has a written policy that delegates the management duties.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 13 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1999.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $8,688,259 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.