The Highlander Charter School
Using innovative education practices as a catalyst for social change, Highlander Charter School ensures that all children have the opportunity and support necessary to meet their full potential.
The Highlander Charter School at a glance
In short: The Highlander Charter School gave $365K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $364,630
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,772
- +75.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $57,174
- Total assets
- $12,468,357
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Highlander Charter School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sargent Rehabilitation Center Corp ($125K). Together the top 6 received $365K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 26 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Highlander Charter School gives
- Giving grew 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $191K (2022) to $365K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $365K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sargent Rehabilitation Center Corp Warwick, RI | General Support | $125,309 |
| Meeting Street Providence, RI | General Support | $86,317 |
| Thrive Behavorial Health Inc Warwick, RI | General Support | $65,100 |
| Ocean State Academy Cranston LLC Cranston, RI | General Support | $49,248 |
| Lifespan School Solutions ICN Boston, MA | General Support | $32,482 |
| Learnwell Woburn, MA | General Support | $6,174 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,468,357 | $15,523,687 | $14,755,377 | $364,630 | 6 | $-75,910 |
| 2024 | $11,989,867 | $13,948,369 | $14,989,384 | $311,309 | 9 | $36,796 |
| 2023 | $13,558,951 | $13,647,068 | $14,492,879 | $300,218 | 5 | $11,731 |
| 2022 | $14,624,382 | $14,745,189 | $12,728,727 | $191,174 | 6 | $-23,952 |
| 2021 | $14,410,195 | $11,445,986 | $10,572,128 | — | — | $2,002 |
| 2020 | $13,736,720 | $10,462,683 | $10,218,848 | — | — | $-90 |
| 2019 | $12,362,193 | $10,385,756 | $10,071,429 | — | — | $1,564 |
About The Highlander Charter School
Based on IRS filings
The Highlander Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $365K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Highlander Charter School is led by Jonathan Hayes, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Hayes
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Picciotti
Director of Human Resource
CFO → Director of Human Resources & Operations, 2024
Director of Human Resources & Operations → Director of Human Resource, 2025
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$102K (2019) → $121K (2025)
Jessica Blanco
Director of Teaching & Lea
Director of Teaching → Director of Teaching & Learning, 2023
Director of Teaching & Learning → Director of Teaching & Lea, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $141K (2025)
Eric Mack
Director
President & Director → President, 2022
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kelly
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Knowlton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nerise Beckford-Joly
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Paterno
Director
President → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Carlson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simona Simpson-Thomas
Superintendent
Director → Superintendent, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$136K (2025)
Jane Roseberry
Elementary School Principa
Assistant Head of School → Elementary School Principal, 2023
Elementary School Principal → Elementary School Principa, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $131K (2025)
Angela Goulart
Ms & Hs Assistant Principal
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $123K (2025)
William Pabst
Ms & Hs Principal
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $126K (2025)
Debra Zolkos
Hs Resource Teacher
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $103K (2025)
John Lombardo
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Meade
Secretary
Director → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Michael Guittari (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Richard Dickson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Rose Mary Grant (2019–2024) — CEO & Principal
- Former: Samuel Havens (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: R. Anthony Rolle (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeanne D'agostino (2022) — Development Director
- Former: Michael Willard (2022) — Hs Principal
- Former: Gara Field (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Mahoney (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jane Picciotti (2019–2020) — Assistant Head of School
- Former: Simona Simpson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $141K, to Jessica Blanco (Director of Teaching & Lea). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Highlander Charter School
How much does The Highlander Charter School give each year?
The Highlander Charter School gave $365K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $311K across 9 grants.
What is The Highlander Charter School's typical grant size?
The Highlander Charter School's median grant in 2025 was $57,174, and its average grant was $60,772, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Highlander Charter School give grants?
The Highlander Charter School gives mostly in Rhode Island: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warwick, RI (2 grants).
Does The Highlander Charter School give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Highlander Charter School's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Highlander Charter School's largest grantees?
The Highlander Charter School's largest 2025 grantees include Sargent Rehabilitation Center Corp ($125,309), Meeting Street ($86,317) and Thrive Behavorial Health Inc ($65,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Highlander Charter School?
The Highlander Charter School reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.5M.
What is The Highlander Charter School?
The Highlander Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Providence, RI. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Highlander Charter School's EIN?
The Highlander Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0517389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 20, 2020)
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