DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL
AI Summary
Discovery Charter School (EIN: 27-4310659) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality charter school education in a safe and supportive learning environment. With an operating budget of $5 million and total revenue of $5.4 million for the 2025 filing year, DCS focuses on empowering students through rigorous and culturally relevant instruction while fostering creativity, inquiry, and strong character development. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission. For more information, visit http://www.rochesterdiscovery.com.
Mission Statement
DCS PROVIDES A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE TALENTS, DELIVERS RIGOROUS AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT INSTRUCTION, AND FOSTERS CREATIVITY, INQUIRY, AND STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND PLACES GREAT EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION. DCS COMMITS TO ALSO PROVIDING CULTURALLY RELEVANT INSTRUCTION WHILE FOSTERING CREATIVITY, INQUIRY AND STRONG CHARACTER.
Cause Areas
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Charter school education
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL’s budget?
In 2025, DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL reported an annual operating budget of around $5 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL support?
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL supports work in Charter school education.
Where does DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL operate?
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL is headquartered in Rochester, NY.
Who funded DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL recently?
In 2024, DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL received grants from CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE INC, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation, and CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL received in 2024?
The largest grant to DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL in 2024 exceeds $7,500.
What is DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL’s reliance on government grants?
DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL relied on government grants for more than 15% of their total revenue in 2025.