2022-05-05T09:07:50-05:00 2021-06-30 WithumSmithBrown PC ONE TOWER CENTER BLVD 14TH FL EAST BRUNSWICK NJ 08816 990 2020-07-01 383663314 Newark Trust For Education Inc % RONALD CHALUISAN NEWA 9736480300 494 Broad Street Suite LL30 Newark NJ 07102 RONALD CHALUISAN Executive Director 9736480300 2022-11-15 true RONALD CHALUISAN XXX-XX-XXXX Brad Caruso P01249134 7328281614 2 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z RONALD CHALUISAN 494 Broad StreetLL30 Newark NJ 07102 1393146 false X WWW.NEWARKTRUST.ORG X 2002 NJ INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING, COORDINATING, AND FOCUSING IDEAS, RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE AND HOLDING EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE FOR QUALITY EDUCATION IN NEWARK. 15 15 20 15 0 1829229 1274490 6000 112500 2820 6156 11701 0 1849750 1393146 496776 545511 0 0 1659911 1697004 0 0 175442 715014 581966 2871701 2824481 -1021951 -1431335 4411238 2852052 478316 350465 3932922 2501587 X SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILS false false 945817 495511 112500 P to 12 Initiative - See schedule o for details 461009 ParentChild+ - See schedule o for details 317274 50000 Early learning initiative - See schedule o for details 209621 Research 159229 Strategic partnerships 368850 2092950 true true false false false false false false true false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 20 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ X RONALD CHALUISAN 9736480300 494 BROAD ST SUITE LL30 NEWARK NJ 07102 Ronald Chaluisan Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 243948 0 30100 Oana Vicol Director of Finance 40.0 0.0 X 91186 0 14207 SHAN HARRIS Chair - Board Member 4.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Raymond Ocasio Treasurer/Board Member 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Celia M King Co-Chair/Secretary/Board Membe 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Nancy Cantor Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Alejandra Ceja Board member- term end 3/21 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Robert Clark Co-Chair - Board member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Irene Cooper-Basch Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jacqueline Cusack EdD Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Joseph Della Fave Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Father Edwin Leahy osb Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Reisman Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Junius Williams Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Victoria Hernandez Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Willhelmina Holder Parent Advocate 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Tsukayama Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kyle Rosenkrans Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 335134 0 44307 1 false true false Exponent Partners Dept LA 24960 PASADENA CA 911854960 Consulting 118410 Bank Street College of Education 610 W 112th St NEW YORK NY 10025 Workshops/Training 110193 2 408333 866157 1274490 PROGRAM FEES - SWCA 900099 112500 112500 112500 6156 6156 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1393146 112500 6156 X 469521 469521 75990 75990 0 0 425020 160034 135978 129008 0 949076 822698 112118 14260 20791 19059 1732 193087 149876 31322 11889 109030 82682 18899 7449 0 0 18540 18540 0 0 0 0 437307 227743 209320 244 5000 5000 23721 16203 3075 4443 19787 15091 3015 1681 0 62161 45119 10942 6100 0 0 9998 6038 3960 0 0 1705 1705 3747 2896 483 368 2824481 2092950 556089 175442 X 2333602 1909338 95512 262795 1980000 679500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 297 297 49249 49127 1827 122 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4411238 2852052 244116 71372 234200 246558 0 0 0 0 0 32535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 478316 350465 X 237112 324262 3695810 2177325 3932922 2501587 4411238 2852052 -1431335 X false true X true false X 3279721 4417244 3791973 1640722 1274490 14404150 0 0 3279721 4417244 3791973 1640722 1274490 14404150 5376838 9027312 2813 2099 4315 2820 6154 18201 0 0 28 7870 11701 2 19601 14441952 240400 0.62508 0.62121 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true X 49249 49127 122 0 0 122 0 0 X 1393146 1393146 1393146 2824481 2824481 2824481 Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Trust is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from state income tax under similar provisions. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been recorded in these financial statements. It is the Trust's accounting policy to evaluate uncertain tax positions in accordance with the accounting pronouncement on uncertainly for income taxes. Management has determined that there are no uncertain tax positions at the Trust as of June 30, 2021 and 2020. The Trust has no income tax related penalties or interest for the periods reported in these financial statements. Form 990, Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2d Funds held on behalf of clients true Belmont Runyon Elementary School 1 Belmont Runyon Way newark NJ 07108 226002140 501(c)(3) 48048 Education Dr William H Horton Elementary School 291 N 7th Street newark NJ 07107 226002140 501(c)(3) 50000 Education Benjamin Franklin School 42 Park Ave Newark NJ 07104 226002140 501(c)(3) 50000 Education George Washington Carver School 333 Clinton Pl Newark NJ 07112 226002140 501(c)(3) 50000 Education South Street School 44 Hermon St Newark NJ 07105 226002140 501(c)(3) 44842 Education Salome Urena School 284 First Avenue Newark NJ 07107 226002140 501(c)(3) 50000 Education Science Park High School 260 Norfolk St Newark NJ 07103 226002140 501(c)(3) 50000 Education Roseville Community Charter School 540 Orange St Newark NJ 07107 900600793 501(c)(3) 49970 Education Talking Eyes media Inc 110 Montclair Ave Montclair NJ 07042 680516923 501(c)(3) 10000 Education Urban League of Essex County 508 Central Ave Newark NJ 07107 221554540 501(c)(3) 7500 5040 FMV Laptops & Headsets Education Kid's First Adventure 39 Bamford Palce Irvington NJ 07111 455286298 N/A 5500 Education St Paul's Centenary United methodist Day care 739 MT Prospect Avenue Newark NJ 07104 222490620 N/A 7500 Education Sarah Ward Nursery 105 Lock St Newark NJ 07103 221542344 N/A 7500 Education Sunshine Daycare Center II Inc 286 South 7th Street Newark NJ 07103 510601186 N/A 7500 Education 11 3 Laptops & Headseats 314 75990 FMV Laptops & headsets PART I QUESTION 1 THE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE AND VICTORIA COLLABORATIVE GRANTS WERE ESTABLISHED TO DEPLOY FUNDS TO SCHOOLS IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS OF NEWARK. FUNDS RECEIVED FROM FOUNDATIONS ARE CREDITED TO THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTS FOR FUTURE DISBURSEMENT. THE ACCOUNTS ARE RESTRICTED FUNDS. ALL AWARDS FROM THOSE FUNDS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND NTE INTERNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE ABBOTT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ALI), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEWARK TRUST FOR EDUCATION, PROVIDES A FIVE-WEEK TRAINING ON PARENT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR NEWARK PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. ACROSS FIVE SCHOOLS. THE TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO GIVE PARENTS THE TOOLS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT WHILE ALSO ASSESSING THEIR OWN SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES AND METHODS TO OVERCOME THEM. ALI SUBMITS A PROPOSAL TOGETHER WITH AN ITEMIZED BUDGET WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. The Early Childcare Center (ECC) and Family Childcare Center (FCC) Needs-Based grant provides direct funding to Newark-based childcare centers in the form of grants up to $10,000. The goal of the grants initiative is to provide childcare centers with short-term funding that supports their capacity to provide quality childcare services to families with children 0-3 as they weather organizational challenges related to COVID-19. Sixty-five ECCs and FCCs combined were invited to apply. A total of 24 applicants submitted proposals and 21 applicants met the eligibility requirements for the grant. Talking Eyes has been awarded $10,000 to support the implementation of six-week Stories From The Pandemic through the Newark Summer Youth Employment Internship Program. The program will run through July and August 2020. Bridging the Digital Divide (Wifi & Computer Distribution) As a part of the effort to encourage attendance during COVID-19, NTE has made a commitment to bridging the digital divide. Through our partnership with SWPN and a generous donation from the Colton Family Foundation, we have secured resources to provide families with Chromebooks and free wifi in every ward across Newark. ALL RECEIPTS TO THE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE AND VICTORIA COLLABORATIVE ARE RECORDED AS REVENUE IN SEPARATE CASH ACCOUNTS AND IDENTIFIED AS RESTRICTED FUNDS. ALL GRANT AWARDS FROM THESE FUNDS ARE TRACKED IN SUBSIDIARY LEDGERS THAT IDENTIFY DISBURSEMENTS BY DATE, GRANTEE, FOUNDATION, AND DOLLAR AMOUNT. A SUB-LEDGER/SUMMARY IS PREPARED MONTHLY FOR EACH INITIATIVE, IDENTIFYING THE DATE, GRANTEE, FOUNDATION, DISBURSEMENTS, AND BALANCES. AWARD LETTERS SPECIFYING THE GRANT AMOUNT FOR EACH SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION UNDER THE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE, VICTORIA COLLABORATIVE, TALKING EYES, EARLY LEARNING NEEDS-BASE GRANT, AND ALI GRANTS ARE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ISSUED TO GRANTEES ALONG WITH A CHECK. SCHOOLS/ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT A FINANCIAL CONDUIT DRAW DOWN AGAINST THEIR GRANT AWARD BY SUBMITTING PAYMENT REQUESTS TO THE TRUST AS NEEDED. FOLLOW-UP VISITS, POST EVALUATIONS, AND FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE COMMUNICATED BACK TO GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE), VICTORIA FOUNDATION (VICTORIA COLLABORATIVE), AND ABBOTT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, RESPECTIVELY. X X false false false false false false false false false Ronald Chaluisan Executive Director 243948 0 0 0 0 0 8562 0 21538 0 274048 0 0 0 From 990, Part III, Line 1 and Lines 4a-c LINE 1 NEWARK TRUST FOR EDUCATION, INC. (THE "TRUST") WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY AS A NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION ON AUGUST 23, 2002. EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2011, THE ORGANIZATION REGISTERED A LEGAL NAME CHANGE FROM NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, INC. TO NEWARK TRUST FOR EDUCATION, INC. THE TRUST IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO COORDINATING AND FOCUSING IDEAS, PEOPLE, AND RESOURCES ON THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF A QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ALL CHILDREN IN NEWARK; AND TO CREATING BROAD AND SHARED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS ACROSS MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS. THE TRUST ENVISIONS A PUBLIC EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE THAT LEVERAGES THE WIDE ARRAY OF OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF NEWARK, EFFECTIVELY CREATING POSITIVE CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MEET RIGOROUS ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, DEVELOP STRONG SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS. LINE 4 TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION THE TRUST LEADS INITIATIVES AND PARTNERS WITH STAKEHOLDERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROMOTE PRACTICE: SAFE & SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS NTE BUILDS THE KNOWLEDGE AND CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS FROM SCHOOLS AND OTHER LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE EASY ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR ALL CHILDREN, AND INFLUENCES SYSTEMATIC EFFORTS THAT SUPPORT THESE ORGANIZATION-LEVEL PRACTICES. NTE INITIATIVES UNDER THE PILLAR OF PROMOTING PRACTICE INCLUDE: THE FUNDERS' COLLABORATIVE GRANTS PROGRAM, THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL GRANTS PROGRAM (BOTH OF WHICH SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NEWARK), CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS FOR NEWARK-BASED CHILDCARE CENTERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19, AND THE PARENTCHILD+ (PC+) PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 16 MONTHS - 3.5 YEARS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF NEWARK. THE FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE IS COMPRISED OF A NETWORK OF LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL FUNDERS AND THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION PUBLIC SCHOOL GRANTS PROGRAM IS AN INITIATIVE OF THE VICTORIA FOUNDATION, FOR WHICH THE TRUST SERVES AS AN INTERMEDIARY. THE PC+ PROGRAM, A GRANT FUNDED INITIATIVE, SUNSET IN MARCH 2021. EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS NTE IS COMMITTED TO CREATING FULL AND SHARED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS ACROSS MULTIPLE STAKEHOLDERS. TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL NTE: A)PROMOTES THE SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ACROSS GROUPS; B) FACILITATES THE NAMING AND DOCUMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE PRACTICES; C) CULTIVATES A COLLABORATIVE RATHER THAN COMPETITIVE CULTURE AMONG PARTNERS; AND D) CONVENES AND CONNECTS KEY STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS NEWARK'S EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM, BASED ON THEIR SPECIFIC AREA OF WORK. INITIATIVES UNDER THE PILLAR OF EDUCATING STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE: PARENT WORKSHOP SERIES ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL-LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ABBOTT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND THE ANNUAL NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATE'S FORUM. BUILD PUBLIC WILL & INFORM POLICY NTE CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS STRONG FOUNDATION AS A NEUTRAL CONVENER AND IMPARTIAL PLAYER TO GALVANIZE PUBLIC WILL AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE CYCLES OF IMPROVEMENT ACROSS NEWARK'S EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL NTE: A) FRAMES EDUCATIONAL ISSUES BY DOCUMENTING AND DISSEMINATING CRITICAL INFORMATION; B) DELIVERS A SET OF MESSAGES DESIGNED TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND BROADEN PARTICIPATION IN THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEWARK; AND C) BUILDS BROAD PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND SUPPORT FOR ONGOING IMPROVEMENT AND ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. INITIATIVES INCLUDED UNDER THE PILLAR OF BUILDING PUBLIC WILL AND INFORMING POLICY INCLUDE: ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND EVALUATION; FREE CITY-WIDE CONVENINGS; THE EARLY LEARNING STEERING COMMITTEE; AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PARTICIPATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS ACROSS THE CITY OF NEWARK ENTITLED GREAT START, GREAT FUTURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 11A THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING OF THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT PROTECTS THE TRUST WHEN IT IS CONTEMPLATING ENTERING INTO ANY TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT MIGHT BENEFIT THE PRIVATE INTEREST OF AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION OR MIGHT RESULT IN A POSSIBLE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE DISCLOSING A CONFLICT, IF APPLICABLE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 13 IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL REPRESENTATIVES TO REPORT ETHICS VIOLATIONS OR SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS BASED UPON THE GOALS OUTLINED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBMITS AN EXTENSIVE SELF-ASSESSMENT TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MEETS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REVIEW THE ASSESSMENT AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BOARD ENGAGES IN BENCHMARKING SALARY GUIDELINES ACROSS THE SECTOR IN THE REGION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ASKED TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN AND SET GOALS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THESE GOALS ARE USED TO INFORM THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND COMPENSATION DISCUSSION. THE BOARD APPROVES A CONTRACT WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, QUESTION 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:111900 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROGRAM CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:205821 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS - IT TOTAL FEES:11100 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:TRAINERS & FACILITATORS TOTAL FEES:22500 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:83500 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL SERVICES TOTAL FEES:2486