Carmen High School of Science and Technology
Carmen High School of Science and Technology reported $31.4 million in revenue and $28.3 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $54.09 went to program services, $44.75 to management and general costs and $1.16 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 59.5% of the total. Government grants made up 23.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $184,375 (CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 23% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $28MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $31MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 54.1% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 44.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.03 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 36.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 23.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 59.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $184,375 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.65% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.7 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseCarmen schools of science & technology proudly offers free k4 through 12th grade education to families in greater milwaukee. Our schools are located in both milwaukee's north and south sides, within unique and vibrant neighborhoods like lincoln village, layton park, and silver spring.the college preparatory network, comprising six schools across five campuses, envisions students achieving proficiency in scientific inquiry, creative discovery, and constructive problem solving. Students will have professional-level skills in technology and will gain admission to colleges and apprenticeship…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $184,375 | $0 | $0 | $184,375 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $175,894 | $0 | $0 | $175,894 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $138,782 | $0 | $0 | $138,782 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TEACH Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,650 | $0 | $0 | $121,650 |
| CHIEF OF STAFF Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $110,878 | $0 | $0 | $110,878 |
| DIRECTOR OF TEACHER AND LE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $110,265 | $0 | $0 | $110,265 |
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $31,819 | $0 | $0 | $31,819 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TALEN Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $8,948 | $0 | $0 | $8,948 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Carmen High School of Science and Technology (Part VII, line 2).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5416
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| STARKS CONSULTING LLC Operations consulting | $295,202 |
| VCHIEF LLC Hr consulting | $240,466 |
| ABACUS EDUCATION PARTNERS LLC Grant management services | $235,039 |
| COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY # Sped services | $197,322 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
2 private foundations reported grants to Carmen High School of Science and Technology totaling $138K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Carmen High School of Science and Technology spent in FY2025, $54.09 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Carmen High School of Science and Technology's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Carmen High School of Science and Technology reported that 54.1% of its $28.3 million in expenses went to program services, 44.8% to management and general and 1.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Carmen High School of Science and Technology pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Carmen High School of Science and Technology reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $184,375, for the role of CHIEF COLLEGE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Carmen High School of Science and Technology get its money?
Of $31.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 36.2% came from contributions and grants (including 23.1% from government grants) and 59.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Carmen High School of Science and Technology a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 56-2569203 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202621349349305442 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531399349300323 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202410759349300621 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202300819349300140 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221189349301602 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202110859349300506 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 56-2569203: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.