Zeta Charter Schools Inc
To support schools, assist in the creation of schools, and to undertake other activities as are consistent with the goal of promoting and supporting educational achievement.
Zeta Charter Schools Inc at a glance
In short: Zeta Charter Schools Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.6M), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,622,622
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,622,622
- +17.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,622,622
- Total assets
- $437,516,956
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Zeta Charter Schools Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zeta Charter Schools - New York City ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $314K (2020) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zeta Charter Schools - New York City Bronx, NY | CSP Expansion and Replication Funding | $1,622,622 |
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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 | $437,516,956 | $56,578,257 | $47,233,179 | $1,622,622 | 1 | $1,832,907 |
| 2024 | $414,514,224 | $32,139,512 | $39,379,569 | $1,379,854 | 1 | $113,918 |
| 2023 | $149,610,934 | $21,283,802 | $20,438,119 | $438,072 | 1 | $16 |
| 2022 | $31,771,816 | $14,078,395 | $13,196,539 | — | — | $15 |
| 2021 | $13,184,569 | $12,409,711 | $6,583,308 | — | — | $91 |
| 2020 | $7,007,119 | $6,611,024 | $5,573,940 | $313,528 | 1 | $332 |
About Zeta Charter Schools Inc
Based on IRS filings
Zeta Charter Schools Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $437.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeta Charter Schools Inc is led by Emily A. Kim, CEO on every filing since 2020; 10 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emily A. Kim
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $418K (2025)
Allen Thorpe
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher D'amato
Managing Director of School Operational Excellence
Director of Operational Excellence → Md of School Operational Excellence, 2024
Md of School Operational Excellence → Managing Director of School Operational Excellence, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $171K (2025)
Aileen Gray
Director of Special Projects
Director of Strategic Impact → Director of Executive Strategy, 2024
Director of Executive Strategy → Director of Special Projects, 2025
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $168K (2025)
Ope Bukola
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boaz Weinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Sedlis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Hammarskjold
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Ferguson
Chief Legal Officer
Director of Special Projects → Chief Legal Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Paola Stepanian
Chief Schooling Officer
Managing Director of Academics → Md of Schooling, 2023
Md of Schooling → Chief Schooling Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $227K (2025)
Jessica Sie
Chief Academic Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $228K (2025)
Samreen Khan
Chief Operating Officer
Md of Operational Strategy → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$184K (2023) → $226K (2025)
Brian Zied
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$92K (2024) → $196K (2025)
Vera Barnwell Director Of
Operational Excellence Strategy
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$152K (2024) → $164K (2025)
Felipe Bustamante
Chief Operating Officer & Schools
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$200K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Rick Schnall (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Daniela Bartalini Director Of (2024) — Operational Strategy & Systems
- Former: Jenni Warren (2024) — Director of Professional Learning
- Former: Shea Reeder (2020–2023) — Director of Leader Talent Outreach
- Former: Ryan Finn (2023) — Director of People Operations
- Former: Varissara Assakul - Dir Of (2023) — Re & Growth Strategy
- Former: Andrew Malone (2022) — Managing Director & School Design
- Former: Angela Hamarich Director (2022) — Of School Excellence Strategy
- Former: Kate Machan (2022) — Legal Counsel
- Former: Paola Zalkind (2022) — Managing Director of Schools
- Former: Samreen Khan Managing Director (2022) — Of Operational & Financial Strategy
- Former: Shea Reeder Director Of (2022) — School Support & Leadership
- Former: Linda Zhang (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Angela Hamarich (2021) — Associate Director of Scaling
- Former: Samreen Khan Director Of (2021) — Operational & Financial Strategy
- Former: Ken Hirsh (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Samreen Khan Dir Of Operational (2020) — Financial Strat.
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $418K, to Emily a Kim (CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zeta Charter Schools Inc
How much does Zeta Charter Schools Inc give each year?
Zeta Charter Schools Inc gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Zeta Charter Schools Inc?
Zeta Charter Schools Inc reported $437.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.6M.
What is Zeta Charter Schools Inc?
Zeta Charter Schools Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $437.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Zeta Charter Schools Inc operate?
Zeta Charter Schools Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Zeta Charter Schools Inc's EIN?
Zeta Charter Schools Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1888771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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