2026-05-01T10:30:01-05:00 2025-06-30 161092347 MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP 370 WOODCLIFF DRIVE SUITE 2A FAIRPORT NY 14450 990 2024-07-01 205060104 ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS ROCH 6467748629 630 BROOKS AVE ROCHESTER NY 14619 LANGSTON MCFADDEN BOARD CHAIR 6467748629 2026-04-13 1 1 BLAKE SANDERSON P02344893 5854231860 2026-04-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LANGSTON MCFADDEN 630 BROOKS AVE ROCHESTER NY 14619 55104554 0 X HTTPS://ROCHESTERPREP.UNCOMMONSCHOOLS.ORG/ X 2006 NY SEE SCHEDULE O 10 10 432 10 0 0 12330792 9221429 42430188 44542805 1082494 1340320 295742 0 56139216 55104554 0 0 0 0 26559408 27616520 0 0 0 26126660 24817824 52686068 52434344 3453148 2670210 87730010 89824412 49776934 49201126 37953076 40623286 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 47574439 44542805 A CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL SCHOOL SERVING ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. 47574439 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 40 0 432 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X JOHN S POWELL CFO 6467742150 100 CHURCH ST 9TH FL NEW YORK NY 10007 X LANGSTON MCFADDEN BOARD CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSHUA PHILLIPS TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 EBONY MILLER-WESLEY TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES COSTANZA TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM RYAN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON ZARRELLA TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GEOFFREY ROSENBERGER TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA SUMNER VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BETSY RIEDMAN TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRETT PEISER CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN POWELL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 X 0 0 0 JULIANA WORRELL CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER K-8 40.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE JACKSON CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & INTERIM CHIEF SCHOOLS 40.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BLAKE CHIEF OF OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOLS 40.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN MARCIANO ES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 50.00 X 165488 0 5685 TOCARRA HUGHES REGIONAL SR DIRECTOR 50.00 X 138439 0 14214 JEFF ALLEN TNRPHS-DIRECTOR OF OPERATI 50.00 X 130952 0 5000 CHASSITY WELLS ST SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO 50.00 X 134077 0 19697 DANIELLE HINMAN SENIOR PRINCIPAL 50.00 X 125832 0 29180 TED ECKERT PRINCIPAL 50.00 X 121375 0 24879 816163 0 98655 26 0 1 0 UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC 100 CHURCH STREET 9TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10007 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 5752104 FLOWER CITY CHARTER SERVICES 12 SHINGLE MILL ROAD ROCHESTER NY 14609 CLEANING SERVICES 524797 SE BAKER 2401 MONROE AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14618 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 374596 RICOH PO BOX 827577 PHILADELPHIA PA 19182 IT CONSULTING SERVICES 336449 KEIDEL'S INC PO BOX 565 RUSHVILLE NY 14544 CLEANING SERVICES 212955 13 6448659 2772770 9221429 STATE & LOCAL PER PUPIL OPERATING 611110 44162594 44162594 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 380211 380211 44542805 1340320 1340320 55104554 44542805 0 1340320 180718 27108 153610 21870226 19935456 1934770 730114 665373 64741 3088217 2792234 295983 1747245 1582489 164756 5516914 4690295 826619 13978 13978 93000 93000 346600 346600 111317 111317 1249644 853929 395715 1960064 1753893 206171 2770190 2708494 61696 1463492 1445872 17620 541001 541001 FOOD SERVICE 3043364 3043364 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 2677320 2677320 STUDENT SERVICES 2343837 2343837 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 837841 826833 11008 1849262 1770025 79237 52434344 47574439 4859905 0 5243568 1798959 16161475 23161979 2716767 1712850 355457 504857 1019247 1081582 18624764 10059820 8134805 8564944 54098691 52999241 87730010 89824412 1388336 1880390 48388598 47320736 49776934 49201126 X 37953076 38856396 1766890 37953076 40623286 87730010 89824412 2670210 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4945 0 0 4945 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: DURING THE YEAR ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOL ATTEMPTED TO INFLUENCE NATIONAL, STATE OR LOCAL LEGISLATION, INCLUDING ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC OPINION ON A LEGISLATIVE MATTER OR REFERENDUM, THROUGH THE USE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OR A LEGISLATIVE BODY. OUR STAFF WERE ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. AND TALKING ABOUT KEY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS. 1503110 1503110 13847237 8502893 5344344 1294155 956996 337159 1980262 599931 1380331 8564944 CASH IN ESCROW 273961 MONEY MARKET FUNDS-CAPITAL PROJECTS 5500000 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS-OPERATING 45467478 RIGHT OF USE ASSETS-FINANCING 1757802 52999241 LEASE LIABILITIES-OPERATING 45487843 LEASE LIABILITIES-FINANCING 1832893 47320736 X 55104554 0 55104554 0 55104554 52434344 0 52434344 0 52434344 PART X, LINE 2: THE CHARTER SCHOOL IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE REGULATIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES ON INCOME. THE CHARTER SCHOOL FILES TAX RETURNS IN VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS AND IS SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. IN ADDITION, NORTHMARK, LLC, IS A SINGLE MEMBER LLC AND IS DISREGARDED FOR TAX PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT AND PRIOR THREE YEARS TAX RETURNS REMAIN SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLICIZES ITS RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY ON THE SCHOOL APPLICATION AND AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS USED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SCHOOL AND ITS PROGRAMS. SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES GOVERNMENT FUNDING IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS. LINE 6A - EXPLANATION OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL AID: TEST X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 BRIAN MARCIANO ES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 164738 0 750 0 0 0 5000 0 685 0 171173 0 0 0 DANIELLE HINMAN SENIOR PRINCIPAL 125082 0 750 0 0 0 5000 0 24180 0 155012 0 0 0 CHASSITY WELLS ST SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIO 133327 0 750 0 0 0 5100 0 14597 0 153774 0 0 0 TOCARRA HUGHES REGIONAL SR DIRECTOR 137939 0 500 0 0 0 0 0 14214 0 152653 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 ALL EMPLOYEES OF ROCHESTER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOLS, INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RETENTION AND HOLIDAY BONUS AS PER THE SCHOOL POLICIES. JONATHAN MYLER FORMER DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 524797 OWNER OF FLOWER CITY CHARTER SERVICES (CLEANING SERVICES) 0 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: UNCOMMON SCHOOLS ROCHESTER PREP PREPARES OUR STUDENTS TO ENTER, SUCCEED IN, AND GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE. OUR ORGANIZATION COMPRISES 7 HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ROCHESTER. WE PROVIDE A K-12 PATHWAY FOR 3,000 STUDENTS AGED 4-18 ACROSS THREE ELEMENTARY, THREE MIDDLE, AND ONE HIGH SCHOOL. WE ARE ALSO PROVIDING REGULAR TOUCHPOINTS, ACCESS TO RESOURCES, AND CAREER GUIDANCE TO 600+ ALUMNI AGED 18-24 WHO ARE PURSUING COLLEGE DEGREES AND POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE PRIMARILY PEOPLE OF COLOR FROM LOW-INCOME BACKGROUNDS. MORE THAN NINE IN TEN STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE- OR REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH, 96% ARE BLACK OR HISPANIC, AND 15% HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. ROCHESTER PREP IS MANAGED BY UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. (USI) A CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (CMO) THAT OPERATES 52 HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND MASSACHUSETTS. " FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: TO PREPARE ALL STUDENTS TO ENTER AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE THROUGH EFFORT, ACHIEVEMENT AND THE CONTENT OF THEIR CHARACTER. ALL ROCHESTER PREP STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN READING, WRITING, MATH, SCIENCE AND HISTORY WHILE CONSISTENTLY EXEMPLIFYING THE VIRTUES OF RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DILIGENCE, RESPONSIBILITY, COMPASSION AND PERSEVERANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 THE SCHOOL UTILIZES UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC., AN UNRELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE MANAGEMENT AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL DELEGATES HIRING OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES, PLANNING AND EXECUTING BUDGETS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL OPERATIONS TO UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. INCLUDED IN THESE SERVICES, EMPLOYEES OF UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. PROVIDE THE SERVICES TYPICALLY PROVIDED BY UPPER MANAGEMENT INCLUDING CEO, CFO AND VARIOUS DIRECTORS OF EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION. THE FOLLOWING ARE EMPLOYEES OF UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. WHO ARE PAID BY UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC. AND PROVIDE SERVICES TYPICAL OF UPPER MANAGEMENT POSITIONS: BRETT PEISER, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; JOHN POWELL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER; JULIANA WORRELL, CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER K-8; JULIE JACKSON, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & INTERIM CHIEF SCHOOLS OFFICER 9-12; AND MICHAEL BLAKE, CHIEF OF OPERATIONS FOR SCHOOLS. THE CHARTER SCHOOL PAYS UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC. A MANAGEMENT FEE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDING THE SERVICES OF THESE OFFICERS. THE FEES PAID DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 WERE $5,516,914.38. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A INCLUDED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY IS ALLOWED TO HAVE ONE REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR, CONTROLLER, AND CFO OF UNCOMMON SCHOOLS, INC IN DETAIL. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY BOARD CHAIR AND SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL NEW TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD TRUSTEES ARE BOUND BY FIDUCIARY DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. ANNUALLY A RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED REAFFIRMING A COMMITMENT TO THE POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THROUGH THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS, INDIVIDUAL KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICER SALARIES ARE SET BY UNCOMMON SCHOOLS WHICH EMPLOYS COMPARABLE DATA FROM THE OTHER SCHOOLS WITHIN THE UNCOMMON SCHOOLS NETWORK AS WELL AS, TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT SALARY DATA. THE BOARD APPROVES THE ANNUAL SCHOOL BUDGET WITHIN WHICH THESE SALARIES ARE INCORPORATED, BUT DOES NOT INVOLVE ITSELF IN ANY INDIVIDUAL SALARY DETERMINATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE LOCATED AT THE ORGANIZATION AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE BOARD HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR NOR HAVE THEY CHANGED THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT FROM PRIOR YEARS. NORTHMARK LLC 630 BROOKS AVE ROCHESTER NY 14619 372076043 HOLDING TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY DE 85850 3851851 ROCHESTER PREP CHARTER SCHOOLS