Amherst Montessori School Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 50
- Location
- Amherst, MA
- Founding
- 03/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 04-2660266
Organization Overview
Amherst Montessori School Inc is located in Amherst, MA. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Amherst Montessori School Inc employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amherst Montessori School Inc 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 06/2020, Amherst Montessori School Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROVIDE A WARM, SAFE, AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT NURTURES A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING. WE HONOR EACH CHILD'S PATH AS THEY BECOME INDEPENDENT, CONFIDENT, AND COMPASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS, WHILE LEARNING TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL ENROLLED A TOTAL OF 77 CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL STRENGTHENED SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MUSIC, SPANISH AND ART.THE MONTESSORI APPROACH OFFERS A BROAD VISION OF EDUCATION AS AN AID TO LIFE. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH THEIR TASK OF INNER CONSTRUCTION AS THEY GROW FROM CHILDHOOD TO MATURITY. IT SUCCEEDS BECAUSE IT DRAWS ITS PRINCIPLES FROM THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. ITS FLEXIBILITY PROVIDES A MATRIX WITHIN WHICH EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S INNER DIRECTIVES FREELY GUIDE THE CHILD TOWARD WHOLESOME GROWTH.MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS PROVIDE A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE FREE TO RESPOND TO THEIR NATURAL TENDENCY TO WORK. THE CHILDREN'S INNATE PASSION FOR LEARNING IS ENCOURAGED BY GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN SPONTANEOUS, PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINED ADULT. THROUGH THEIR WORK, THE CHILDREN DEVELOP CONCENTRATION AND JOYFUL SELF-DISCIPLINE. WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF ORDER, THE CHILDREN PROGRESS AT THEIR OWN PACE AND RHYTHM, ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES.
THE SCHOOL ENROLLED A TOTAL OF 77 CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL STRENGTHENED SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MUSIC, SPANISH AND ART.THE MONTESSORI APPROACH OFFERS A BROAD VISION OF EDUCATION AS AN AID TO LIFE. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH THEIR TASK OF INNER CONSTRUCTION AS THEY GROW FROM CHILDHOOD TO MATURITY. IT SUCCEEDS BECAUSE IT DRAWS ITS PRINCIPLES FROM THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. ITS FLEXIBILITY PROVIDES A MATRIX WITHIN WHICH EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S INNER DIRECTIVES FREELY GUIDE THE CHILD TOWARD WHOLESOME GROWTH.MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS PROVIDE A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE FREE TO RESPOND TO THEIR NATURAL TENDENCY TO WORK. THE CHILDREN'S INNATE PASSION FOR LEARNING IS ENCOURAGED BY GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN SPONTANEOUS, PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINED ADULT. THROUGH THEIR WORK, THE CHILDREN DEVELOP CONCENTRATION AND JOYFUL SELF-DISCIPLINE. WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF ORDER, THE CHILDREN PROGRESS AT THEIR OWN PACE AND RHYTHM, ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES.
THE SCHOOL ENROLLED A TOTAL OF 77 CHILDREN. THE SCHOOL STRENGTHENED SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MUSIC, SPANISH AND ART.THE MONTESSORI APPROACH OFFERS A BROAD VISION OF EDUCATION AS AN AID TO LIFE. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN WITH THEIR TASK OF INNER CONSTRUCTION AS THEY GROW FROM CHILDHOOD TO MATURITY. IT SUCCEEDS BECAUSE IT DRAWS ITS PRINCIPLES FROM THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. ITS FLEXIBILITY PROVIDES A MATRIX WITHIN WHICH EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD'S INNER DIRECTIVES FREELY GUIDE THE CHILD TOWARD WHOLESOME GROWTH.MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS PROVIDE A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE FREE TO RESPOND TO THEIR NATURAL TENDENCY TO WORK. THE CHILDREN'S INNATE PASSION FOR LEARNING IS ENCOURAGED BY GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN SPONTANEOUS, PURPOSEFUL ACTIVITIES WITH THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINED ADULT. THROUGH THEIR WORK, THE CHILDREN DEVELOP CONCENTRATION AND JOYFUL SELF-DISCIPLINE. WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF ORDER, THE CHILDREN PROGRESS AT THEIR OWN PACE AND RHYTHM, ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susanna Thompson Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $64,742 |
Kelly Edreich Asst Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $45,389 |
Sara Smiarowski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Cell Co Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelly Pomdero Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aubry Whitfield Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,396 |
| Investment income | $244 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,503,137 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $126,075 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $756,655 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $149,581 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,718 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,825 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,988 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,404 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,705 |
| Office expenses | $22,276 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $112,824 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,464 |
| Insurance | $17,567 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,506,924 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,772 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $575,967 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,596 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,151 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,834,892 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $106,479 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $215,116 |
| 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 | $1,536,436 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $16,305 |
| Total liabilities | $1,874,336 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $960,556 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Amherst Montessori School Inc has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lawrence Miller Tr Ua 061298 Fbo Miller Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE OPERATING BUDGET. | $250 |
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|---|---|---|
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Belmont Day School Inc Belmont, MA | $53,871,739 | $17,214,948 |
The Kingsley Montessori School Inc Boston, MA | $12,852,129 | $12,365,430 |
Waldorf School Of Garden City Garden City, NY | $13,682,215 | $13,601,476 |
Nashoba Brooks School Of Concord Concord, MA | $34,636,415 | $10,867,224 |
Chestnut Hill School Chestnut Hill, MA | $33,385,087 | $15,409,802 |
Montessori Association Of New York New York, NY | $10,174,836 | $11,317,799 |
West Side Montessori School New York, NY | $34,513,067 | $10,367,667 |
Crossroads Continuum Inc Hudson, MA | $10,592,948 | $12,454,903 |
Inly School Inc Scituate, MA | $15,613,460 | $10,498,509 |
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Brooklyn, NY | $20,633,669 | $10,305,146 |