Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia Award 2022:
We are very excited to announce that OmniVest Management alongside NORR and Mandrel Construction Company has received a Grand Jury Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia for our efforts and collaboration in preserving character-defining elements from the Frankford Arsenal dating back to 1865. We partnered with Franklin Towne Charter School to restore the historical building to provide space for their Arts and Tech programs while maintaining and preserving its historic features such as the exposed brick walls, iron Phoenix columns, low brick arches, fink roof trusses, decorative cast iron staircase and intact window casings.
We are very honored and proud to be part of a project that assisted in allowing the community to continue to enjoy the beauty, craftmanship and history of 1865 while providing a high-quality educational program to the youth of Philadelphia that will well prepare them for their academic and professional careers.
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Ad Prima Charter Schools
8034 Thouron Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Ad Prima Charter Schools opened its doors in 2004 and is located on two campuses in the great city of Philadelphia. Ad Prima educates around 575 students in K – 8th grade. They provide an exemplary educational program that teaches the whole child that will help them grow high self-esteem, establish a positive attitude, and become distinguished problem solvers. This will contribute to them performing at an exemplary academic level. Ad Prima became an OmniVest client in July 2023. OmniVest provides full back office financial and operational services including compliance with federal and state reporting and we are looking forward to a great partnership with their team.
Alliance for Progress
1821 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
OmniVest has provided accounting and financial services, including special education policy development and FSA support.
Antonia Charter School
4101 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA
An ASPIRA of Pennsylvania School, the school is a $7 million renovation of 70,883 square-foot a former manufacturing facility for reuse as a state-of-the-art K-8 charter school to accommodate 700 elementary school students. The school includes spacious classrooms, library, laboratories for science and computers, specialized classrooms, and a full commercial kitchen. OmniVest coordinated acquisition of site, secured private and public financing for $9.9 million project, served as project manager for K-8 school, and provided program management support, which included planning and implementation grant writing services.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
601 W Union St, Allentown, PA
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School is located in downtown Allentown and first opened their doors in 2015. It provides an arts-infused elementary education and believes exposing children to the arts from an early age is essential in developing curiosity and creativity. The school educates around 400 students in grades K-5. Arts Academy Elementary Charter School became an OmniVest client in April 2024. OmniVest provides the school with Federal and State reporting services, and we are thrilled to have them as part of the OmniVest team.
Aspira Inc. of Pennsylvania
4322 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Secured $10 million in tax-free financing
Baden Academy Charter School
1016 W State St, Baden, PA
Baden Academy Charter School is located just outside of Pittsburgh in Baden, PA and serves approximately 575 students in grades K-6. Baden Academy Charter School aims to inspire and support children as they explore their expanding world. The school encourages development in both creative and critical thinking through an interdisciplinary arts-integrated curriculum and an emphasis on scientific inquiry, and we help children develop skills, compassion, and awareness by connecting elements of a classical education with progressive instructional methods. Baden Academy Charter School became an OmniVest client in December 2021.
Chesterbrook Academy
Preschools (Infant – K)
Total of 62 schools nationwide since 1995
Elementary and Middle Schools (K – 8)
Total of 16 schools nationwide since 1995
Franklin Towne Charter High School
5301 Tacony Street, Philadelphia, PA
OmniVest provides a full complement of management services, including back-office support, fiscal planning, federal programs management, grant writing and reconciliation (including Perkins), and Annual Report preparation. OmniVest also arranged $16.5 million in tax-free financing.
Green Tree School & Services
1196 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Approved private school
Project: Property Acquisition, Design, Financing, Construction Management
72,000 square foot building on 2.5 acres
$15,000,000 project cost
Completed in October of 2013
Green Wood Charter School
468 Domino Lane, Philadelphia, PA
Green Woods Charter School is located in the Roxborough area of Philadelphia and services around 684 students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Green Woods Charter School’s mission is to …
Show MoreGreen Woods Charter School is located in the Roxborough area of Philadelphia and services around 684 students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Green Woods Charter School’s mission is to nurture all students as knowledgeable and conscientious investigators, creating active young stewards of the natural world. Green Woods Charter School has been a part of the OmniVest Management team since 2016. OmniVest has provided the School support with accounting and financial services including; back-office functions, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting, continuing disclosure duties to bond holders, human resources, policy development, federal programs, PDE reporting, National School Lunch Program, E-Rate, Annual Report, and charter renewal.
Show Less“It has been such a productive experience working with the OmniVest team. As a new CEO, it is critical to learn the historical context of a school while making sure deadlines are met and students are served. OmniVest has been an integral part in my transition at Green Woods Charter School, providing the right amount of support to ensure we can provide the right services for our students and staff. They are incredible thoughtful partners for our whole staff.”
–Debi Durso, CEO of Green Woods Charter School
Imhotep Institute Charter Highschool
6201 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1999, Imhotep began the 2008-2009 school year in a new 80,000 square-foot facility. OmniVest served as the developer on this project, directing the design and site work, securing $8 million in tax-free financing, and serving as the owner’s representative during the construction phase. Imhotep is the first charter school in Philadelphia’s history to build a brand new school facility.
“Being the first Charter School to build from the ground up in Pennsylvania was an immense responsibility, but one that we will always cherish. However, we could not have accomplished this huge task without the assistance of the OmniVest team of professionals. They helped me with just about everything, from negotiating with the banks to handling the contractors to seeing our school vision complete. Their immense help allowed me to focus on the bigger tasks at hand — educating the children. OmniVest helped the ‘Miracle on 21st’ come to fruition. Thanks OmniVest.”
– Mama Chris, CEO/Founder, Imhotep Institute Charter High School
Northwood Acadamy Charter School
4621 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
OmniVest secured $6.5 million in tax-free financing and managed construction of the charter school.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
30 N. Ann Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
La Academia Partnership Charter School is the only tuition-free charter school in Lancaster County and offers scholars in grades 6 through 12 a unique opportunity to focus on 21st century learning …
Show MoreLa Academia Partnership Charter School is the only tuition-free charter school in Lancaster County and offers scholars in grades 6 through 12 a unique opportunity to focus on 21st century learning. La Academia is a small and safe learning environment where they build community through project based, work-based, cultural learning with a dual language focus (English and Spanish). They have a five-year goal of becoming a dual-language school with a STEM focus. They offer small classes, hands-on learning, and linkages to local employers makes La Academia unique and highly relevant for today’s learners. La Academia became a partner with OmniVest in July 2022. OmniVest supports the school with full back-office Finance and Operation Management services, State and Federal reporting (including PIMS reporting starting in 2023) and we are thrilled to have them be a part of the OmniVest team.
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Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
One Lincoln Park, Midland, PA 15059
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School offers world-class education in the arts for grades 7-12. The experience at Lincoln Park is so unique that they have students from 90 different …
Show MoreLincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School offers world-class education in the arts for grades 7-12. The experience at Lincoln Park is so unique that they have students from 90 different school districts. They have students who have appeared on TV and Broadway, played in orchestras and with national recording artists, danced for professional companies, their art has appeared in galleries, and they’ve published books. Their students have been consistently chosen to attend some of the nation’s top colleges and universities. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School became an OmniVest partner in September 2022 and we are excited to have them part of the team. OmniVest assists LPPACS with their State and Federal Reporting.
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The Mathematics, Civic and Science Charter School of Philadelphia
447 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia is located right in the heart of the city across from the School District of Philadelphia and serves around 1,020 students first grade through twelfth grade. The School offers an advanced curriculum to prepare its’ students for higher education opportunities and the workforce. OmniVest was happy to welcome Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia to the OmniVest Management team in 2020. OmniVest has provided support with accounting and financial services including back-office functions, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting, federal programs, PDE reporting and PIMS, and the National School Lunch Program.
Merryhill School
6 schools nationwide
Pan American Academy
2830 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA
Pan American Academy Charter School is located in eastern North Philadelphia area and serves around 750 students Kindergarten through eighth grade. As an IB World School, Pan American Academy Charter School …
Show MorePan American Academy Charter School is located in eastern North Philadelphia area and serves around 750 students Kindergarten through eighth grade. As an IB World School, Pan American Academy Charter School prepares students for a successful future by promoting academic excellence through rigorous instruction, bilingualism, the integration of cultural awareness and respect throughout all aspects of the curriculum. Pan American Academy Charter School has been a part of the OmniVest team since 2011. OmniVest has provided the School with support with accounting and financial services including; back-office functions, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting, continuing disclosure duties to bond holders, human resources, policy development, federal programs, PDE reporting and PIMS, National School Lunch Program, Annual Report, and charter renewal.
Show Less“OmniVest has supported Pan American Academy Charter School for the last ten years. I am proud to say that with their guidance, support and hard work, we have had ten excellent audits free from findings. Throughout the ten years of working together, OmniVest has supported several large and complicated projects such as securing a loan to build our annex as well as renegotiating our lease nearly halving our annual rent.
There is a representative at every board meeting to review the financial documents with our board members. Additionally, OmniVest has provided training for our board members in accordance with Act 55.
Finally, I would like to comment on the responsiveness of Robin Eglin. If I have a concern, question, or plan I would like to implement, I just give him a call. He is always willing to support in any way that he can. I would recommend Robin and his team at OmniVest.”
– Dr. Darcy Russotto, CAO of Pan American Academy Charter School
People for People, Inc.
1421 Parrish Street, Philadelphia, PA
Secured $10 million in tax-free financing
“It is acutely evident that OmniVest has our school and its community best interests at heart. They are proficient and knowledgeable on every aspect of school business operations and provide excellent and judicious communications. I find them to be very honest and straightforward on all issues which aids our Board of Directors and the School’s Executive team to make well thought-out decisions. The OmniVest team has a very professional attitude and has for the past 15 years provided the People For People Charter School with exceptional service.”
– Linda Chandler, Board Chair, People For People Charter School
People for People Charter School
800 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Since the school’s opening in 2001, OmniVest has provided support with accounting and financial services, including: back-office functions, budgeting and financial reporting, human resources, policy development, federal programs, PDE reporting and PIMS, National School Lunch Program, 21st Century Community Learning Center, E-Rate, Annual Report, and charter renewal. OmniVest also provides back-office support and management for the preschool as well.
“Omnivest has been a part of the PFPCS fabric since its inception in 1999. Not only did PFPCS contract with an exemplary full service, school management organization (SMO), it also gained an outstanding, long term strategic partner. Well heeled as an SMO, Omnivest’s services are impeccable and the successes of PFPCS are highly attributable to the steady, guiding hand of Omnivest over the years.”
– Pri Seebadri, CEO, People For People Charter School
The Philadelphia Academy
11000 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
OmniVest has supported the school through the planning grant and charter application process. OmniVest also provides full back office services, including budget development, revenue management, payroll, accounts payables and receivables, monthly financial statements, cash management, and audit and tax preparation support.
Philadelphia E & T Charter High School
1420-22 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Governance training
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
2227 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
OmniVest has supported the school through the planning grant and charter application process. OmniVest also provides full back office services, including budget development, revenue management, payroll, accounts payables and receivables, monthly financial statements, cash management, and audit and tax preparation support.
“Omnivest has been a partner with Philadelphia Montessori School since the first day the school opened. PMCS recently switched to another provider but decided after one year to rejoin Omnivest as our financial manager. The level of service we had received from Omnivest we thought was a commodity but soon learned that it was not. The service level at Omnivest it what makes them a uniquely good partner. I and the Board are happy we voted to rejoin Omnivest.”
– Christopher Smith, the Board Chair, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Urban Pathways K5 College Charter School
925 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School has been a pioneer in K–12 education since 2000. They are located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of more than 350 students. All of their programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of…
Show MoreUrban Pathways K-5 College Charter School has been a pioneer in K–12 education since 2000. They are located in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s cultural district, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of more than 350 students. All of their programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Urban Pathway’s curriculum is designed to mitigate the achievement gap and promote sustainable improvements. Urban Pathways K5 College Charter School became an OmniVest partner in 2021. OmniVest provides support with accounting and financial services including back-office functions, budgeting, strategic planning, and financial reporting, federal programs, PDE reporting and PIMS, support with the National School Lunch Program and E-Rate administration.
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Russell Byers Charter School
1911 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Russell Byers Charter School is located in Philadelphia and opened its doors on September 11, 2001. The school educates around 725 students in grades 4K – 8th grade. Russell Byers provides…
Show MoreRussell Byers Charter School is located in Philadelphia and opened its doors on September 11, 2001. The school educates around 725 students in grades 4K – 8th grade. Russell Byers provides an academic education grounded in expeditionary learning while providing a safe environment and encourages students to grow roots and embrace a love for learning. The students become powerful communicators and creative problem solvers while growing their wings to become compassionate and engaged citizens. Russell Byers Charter School became an OmniVest client in July 2024. OmniVest provides the school with full back office financial services as well as compliance with federal and state reporting and we are excited to have them as part of the OmniVest team.
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Woods Services
40 Martin Gross Drive, Langhorne, PA
Woods Services joined the OmniVest Management team in 2020. Woods Services is located in the Langhorne area in Bucks County. Woods Services is a non-profit multi-service population health management …
Show MoreWoods Services joined the OmniVest Management team in 2020. Woods Services is located in the Langhorne area in Bucks County. Woods Services is a non-profit multi-service population health management and advocacy organization. They provide innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to over 18,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs. Woods applies evidenced-based treatments and a public health approach to develop innovative and individualized supports that empower people with disabilities and challenges to reach their highest potential. OmniVest provides Woods Services with full PIMS (Pennsylvania Information Management System) professional services and completes the School’s submissions in a timely manner with 100% accuracy.
Show Less“Working with Omnivest and Mandrel Construction is always a pleasure. Omnivest was an integral part of the financing and acquisition of our school building. They paid attention to every detail and made sure we were comfortable each and every step of the way. Even after we successfully purchased our facility, both Omnivest and Mandrel continued to work tirelessly on our behalf, and still do. I highly recommend them and just cannot say enough about their outstanding professionalism, quality workmanship, high integrity, quality support and encouragement and overall superb commitment to excellence.”