Brixham Montessori Friends School
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- York, ME
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 01-0544094
Organization Overview
Brixham Montessori Friends School is located in York, ME. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Brixham Montessori Friends School employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brixham Montessori Friends School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Brixham Montessori Friends School generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $998.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BRIXHAM MONTESSORI FRIENDS SCHOOL (BMFS) HONORS EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUALITY, CREATIVITY, AND INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL THROUGH ENRICHED MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BMFS IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL LOCATED IN YORK, ME THAT SERVES CHILDREN (AGES 2 TO 10) LIVING IN THE SEACOAST REGION OF SOUTHERN ME AND NH. FOUNDED IN 2000, BMFS HAS GROWN STEADILY FROM ITS HUMBLE ROOTS AS A QUINTESSENTIAL "ONE ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE" WITH 1 TEACHER AND 8 STUDENTS INTO A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF 85 STUDENTS, 72 FAMILIES, AND 16 TEACHERS. BMFS HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AN INTEGRAL PARTNER FOR FAMILIES SEEKING A HOLISTIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT DIFFERENTIATES ITS CURRICULUM FOR THE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES ELEMENTARY, PRESCHOOL, AND TODDLER PROGRAMS BASED ON THE CORE PRINCIPLES CONCEPTUALIZED BY MARIA MONTESSORI AND OTHER PROGRESSIVE EDUCATIONAL THEORISTS. "FOLLOW THE CHILD- AND "FREEDOM WITH RESPONSIBILITIES" ARE TWO MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES THAT BMFS DEEPLY HONORS AND RESPECTS. BMFS IS CONSIDERED A LEADING EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE SEACOAST REGION. ALL LEAD CLASSROOM TEACHERS HAVE BACHELORS DEGREES AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE MONTESSORI CERTIFIED. ADDITIONALLY, THE MAJORITY OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES (27 TOTAL DEGREES, INCLUDING 7 WITH MASTERS) AND 5 ARE BILINGUAL TO INCLUDE SPANISH, GERMAN, KOREAN, PORTUGUESE AND FRENCH. EACH CLASSROOM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE OPTIMAL MONTESSORI EXPERIENCE WITH A CORE FOCUS ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS, SENSORIAL COGNITION, AND EVERYDAY LIVING FUNDAMENTALS. THESE FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS ARE COUPLED WITH BIG-PICTURE THEMATIC SURVEYS OF THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND CULTURAL STUDIES, WHICH CREATES A GLOBAL MENTAL FRAMEWORK IN EACH CHILD THAT LIVES AND GROWS WITH THEM THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. THE CORE CURRICULUM IS FURTHER ENRICHED WITH FITNESS AND HEALTH, MUSIC, SPANISH, DRAMA AND STUDIO ART. AT BMFS, EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUALITY, CREATIVITY, AND INTELLECTUAL POTENTIAL IS HONORED AND ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPECTED AND TREATED AS LEADERS, WRITERS, ARTISTS, SCIENTISTS, ACTORS, AND MUSICIANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Johnson-Grafe Alica Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $68,004 |
Martin Brianna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Yates Anna Treasuer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ahl Derek Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Marhue Elisa Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bray Bethany Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $134,034 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,130 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,164 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $911,035 |
| Investment income | $397 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,482 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,943 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,080,021 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $68,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $589,914 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,071 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,387 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $767 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,166 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,710 |
| Office expenses | $12,562 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,860 |
| Travel | $35 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $46,974 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,505 |
| Insurance | $9,129 |
| All other expenses | $16,233 |
| Total functional expenses | $998,623 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,975 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $535,531 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,084 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,214 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,209,972 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,809,776 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,877 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $247,417 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,173,732 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,516,026 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $245,392 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,358 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,809,776 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Brixham Montessori Friends School has recieved totaling $361.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $361 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mount Prospect Academy Inc Plymouth, NH | $25,031,051 | $42,485,261 |
Berwick Academy Trustees South Berwick, ME | $57,917,930 | $28,954,341 |
Waynflete School Portland, ME | $64,743,291 | $23,025,527 |
Hebron Academy Incorporated Hebron, ME | $65,845,494 | $19,279,313 |
Portsmouth Christian Academy Dover, NH | $12,766,893 | $7,753,018 |
Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation Farmingdale, ME | $2,781,085 | $5,060,719 |
Community Regional Charter School Skowhegan, ME | $5,610,166 | $5,039,649 |
Great Schools Partnership Inc Portland, ME | $2,885,040 | $4,696,809 |
Breakwater Learning Portland, ME | $5,120,298 | $3,833,883 |
Crossroads Academy Lyme, NH | $13,900,785 | $2,944,228 |
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences Hinckley, ME | $1,958,998 | $3,873,648 |
Maine Arts Academy Sidney, ME | $822,323 | $3,238,498 |