East Baltimore Community School
88% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
East Baltimore Community School is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, registered in 2009, with $9,626,352 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
2800 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21218 EIN 26-4739632 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.6M
▼ 24.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$12.7M
Net assets
$43.1M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For East Baltimore Community School: 88% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · -32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For East Baltimore Community School: 41 mo reserves · -32% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For East Baltimore Community School: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For East Baltimore Community School: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To operate a prekindergarten-8th grade public school under contract with baltimore city public schools. elmer a. henderson: a john hopkins partnership school's mission is to unleash students' joy and passion while preparing them for academic success and fulfillment in a rapidly changing world. our vision is that henderson-hopkins will be a model school for the country by providing every student with an excellent education.
What they do
Health and wellness: ensuring that our students are healthy and safe is one of henderson-hopkins' key priorities. henderson-hopkins continued to use social-emotional learning curriculum across grade levels through rhithm, committee for children, and moozoom. the school partnered with positive school center to train all staff in supporting youth through restorative practices lens.
Strengthening community: henderson-hopkins strives to be a pillar in the east baltimore community. henderson-hopkins continues a food distribution program that began over the covid-19 pandemic and still operates today. open to our school families, henderson-hopkins has served over 2 million pounds of food to 69,000 families. in this and other ways, henderson-hopkins has made a commitment to serving the east baltimore neighborhood.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2800 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD, 21218
- City
- Baltimore
- State
- Maryland
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $12.8M (FY2013) to $9.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $231KNet assets $43.1M
Operating margin
-31.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43.4M
Total liabilities
$231K
Net assets
$43.1M
Salaries & benefits
$6.8M
54% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,626,352▼24.1% | $12,679,861▼1.4% | $43,132,391▼6.6% | $43,363,103▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $12,690,502▲22.3% | $12,866,357▲12.5% | $46,185,900▼0.4% | $46,600,938▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,374,500▲31.3% | $11,435,888▲16.4% | $46,361,755▼2.2% | $46,729,973▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,898,429▼19.2% | $9,821,641▲7.2% | $47,423,143▼3.9% | $47,699,210▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $9,776,620▼84.4% | $9,158,768▼5.9% | $49,346,355▲1.3% | $49,697,942▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,802,936▲610% | $9,734,373▲6.9% | $48,728,503▲1118% | $48,908,372▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $8,842,177▲20.5% | $9,104,403▼7.4% | -$4,788,547▼5.8% | $50,185,620▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $7,336,595▼1.8% | $9,836,774▼5.1% | -$4,526,321▼123% | $49,517,025▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $7,471,919▼6.9% | $10,365,934▼0.8% | -$2,026,142▼333% | $51,642,433▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,025,823▲19.7% | $10,448,074▼40.0% | $867,873▼73.6% | $55,606,985▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,707,704▼47.5% | $17,408,253▲187% | $3,290,124▼76.4% | $57,870,999▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,786,567 | $6,060,668▲79.5% | $13,963,454▲158% | $68,915,634▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,377,007▲3.3% | $5,418,753▲1484% | $68,552,388▲213% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,269,096▲25.9% | $342,094▲160% | $21,877,608▲3498% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,595,621▲53.9% | $131,422▲19.5% | $608,101▲233% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,686,529 | $109,988 | $182,688 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Peter Kannam — $282,399 (2.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Kannam | Principal | 60 | $282,399 |
| Samra Mekonen | Asst. Principal | 60 | $143,660 |
| Christina Bradford | Educational Associate | 53 | $129,924 |
| Kelsey Gilbert | Educational Associate | 53 | $125,489 |
| Kevin Depeel | Teacher | 53 | $116,549 |
| Adam Rhoades-brown | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Adrienne Mclemore | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Allison Burgundi | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Andy Frank | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Antonia Daniels | 1st Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Calvin Smith | Chair | 6 | — |
| Charles Aloe | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Cheryl Washington | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Christoper Morphew | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Edward Simms | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Glenda Prime | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Kia Michelle Massey | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Lisa Stambolis | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Nia Redmond | 2nd Vice Chair | 3 | — |
| Nichole Stewart | Trustee | 2 | — |
Grants received · $9.9M total
14 grants to East Baltimore Community School totaling $9.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2024 | $201,600 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2023 | $434,127 |
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2023 | $227,700 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2022 | $362,038 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | Food distribution | 2022 | $13,933 |
| The Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation | Community program support | 2022 | $6,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contributions | 2021 | $1,168,672 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | Food distribution | 2021 | $5,532 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contributions | 2020 | $3,706,685 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | General assistance | 2020 | $5,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2019 | $1,473,450 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2018 | $764,164 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2017 | $760,308 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Contribution | 2016 | $780,139 |
Grants made · $184K in FY2018
1 grant totaling $184K in FY2018. All grants made by East Baltimore Community School →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Development Foundation Inc | Community development activities in the local geographic area to the benefit of the school | $184,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Baltimore Community School a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. East Baltimore Community School is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-4739632, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is East Baltimore Community School's EIN?
- East Baltimore Community School's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-4739632.
- How much revenue does East Baltimore Community School report?
- East Baltimore Community School reported $9,626,352 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of East Baltimore Community School's spending goes to programs?
- East Baltimore Community School spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does East Baltimore Community School have?
- CharityIndex grades East Baltimore Community School C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does East Baltimore Community School's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on East Baltimore Community School's latest Form 990 is $282,399, paid to Peter Kannam (Principal).
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Data for East Baltimore Community School (EIN 26-4739632) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.