INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST
AI Summary
Independence Charter School West (ICS-West) is a community-based K-7 public charter school located in South-West Philadelphia, dedicated to providing an academically excellent education to a diverse community of learners. With an operating budget of $18.1 million and total revenue of $19.4 million for the 2024 filing year, ICS-West emphasizes a globally-focused curriculum that promotes independent and thoughtful global citizenship, integrating second language acquisition and the arts. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. More information can be found at icswest.org.
Mission Statement
INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST (ICS-WEST) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED K-7 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, LOCATED IN SOUTH-WEST PHILADELPHIA AND SERVING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS. ICS-WEST PROVIDES AN INTELLECTUALLY-STIMULATING CURRICULUM WITH A GLOBAL FOCUS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT, THOUGHTFUL GLOBAL CITIZENS. WE EMPHASIZE SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATE ARTS, IDEAS, AND HISTORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
Cause Areas
2
Charter school education
Elementary 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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Funder
Total Funding
Funding Share
Elevate 215
Philadelphia, PA, US
$40.2M
4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST’s budget?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST reported an annual operating budget of around $18.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST support?
INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST supports work in Charter school education and Elementary education.
Where does INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST operate?
INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Who funded INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST recently?
In 2020, INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST received grants from Elevate 215, Elevate 215, and Elevate 215. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST received in 2020?
The largest grant to INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST in 2020 exceeds $20 thousand.
What is INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST’s reliance on government grants?
INDEPENDENCE CHARTER SCHOOL WEST relied on government grants for more than 20% of their total revenue in 2024.