Secret Garden Montessori is located in Frenchtown, NJ. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Secret Garden Montessori employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Secret Garden Montessori 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 06/2023, Secret Garden Montessori generated $449.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $344.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SECRET GARDEN MONTESSORI IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, MORE SPECIFICALLY TO PROVIDE AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BASED ON THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF MARIA MONTESSORI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SECRET GARDEN MONTESSORI (SGM) IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO AGE 13. SGM CURRENTLY FEATURES PROGRAMS FOR TODDLERS, PRESCHOOL-AGE, KINDERGARTEN, AND LOWER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. SGM'S LONG RANGE VISION INCLUDES PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jena Detore Trustee - Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $5,138 |
Hayley Weichler Trustee - Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dawn Mansley Trustee - Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Josh Weichler Trustee - Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rosalie Adams Head Of School | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $53,457 |
Barbette Robillard Trustee - Ex Officio | Trustee | 40 | $54,413 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $33,616 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,701 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,317 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $402,457 |
Investment income | $10,153 |
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 | $449,927 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $156,348 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,420 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,397 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,692 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,455 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,734 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $862 |
Office expenses | $2,083 |
Information technology | $772 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,270 |
Travel | $3,000 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $907 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $344,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $395,675 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,294 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,265 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,157 |
Total assets | $428,391 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,064 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,547 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,611 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $375,153 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,627 |
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 | $428,391 |