Fairmount Montessori Association
- Assets
- $8.7m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 67
- Location
- Cleveland Hts, OH
- Founding
- 02/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 34-1217313
Organization Overview
Fairmount Montessori Association, operating under the name Ruffing Montessori School, is located in Cleveland Hts, OH. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Ruffing Montessori School employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ruffing Montessori 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 06/2021, Ruffing Montessori School generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF RUFFING MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS TO EMPLOY THE PHILOSOPHY AND METHODS OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL, INSTILLING A DEEP SENSE OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD, THEY WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THAT WORLD BY MAKING DECISIONS BASED ON THE HIGHEST ORDER OF ETHICS AND CONSCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATE ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BASED ON MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY AND SERVING APPROXIMATELY 246 CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH GRADE 8.
SUMMER RUFFING IT IS A SIX WEEK ENRICHED DAY CAMP PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 216 CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 14 YEARS DURING SUMMER 2020.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVING APPROXIMATELY 110 CHILDREN AGES 18 MONTHS THROUGH GRADE 8.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathie Freer Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $123,060 |
Teri Howe Dir. Of Inst. Advancement | 40 | $114,288 | |
Debra J Mitchell Dir. Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $104,731 |
Hugh Slater Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rebecca Holland President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kara Brogan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $160,440 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $220,865 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $381,305 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,914,430 |
| Investment income | $8,586 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,848 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,381,133 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $558,981 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $348,014 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,801 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,083,339 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,799 |
| Other employee benefits | $141,993 |
| Payroll taxes | $167,698 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,673 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,846 |
| Advertising and promotion | $70,307 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $25,797 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $82,320 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $53,413 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $364,368 |
| Insurance | $84,582 |
| All other expenses | $18,537 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,705,945 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,734,774 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,570 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $104,887 |
| 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 | $4,968,533 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $683,249 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,356 |
| Total assets | $8,746,369 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $686,983 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $345,145 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $1,133,731 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $248,564 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,344,962 |
| Other liabilities | $51,446 |
| Total liabilities | $3,810,831 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,684,087 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $251,451 |
| 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 | $8,746,369 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Fairmount Montessori Association has recieved totaling $33,850.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: OUTDOOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE | $25,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $8,850 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $194,612 |
| Earnings | $59,460 |
| Grants | $8,691 |
| Ending Balance | $245,381 |
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