Montessori Society Of Greater Grand Rapids Inc, operating under the name Stepping Stones Montessori School, is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Stepping Stones Montessori School employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stepping Stones 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 06/2022, Stepping Stones Montessori School generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.9% 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
STEPPING STONES MONTESSORI SCHOOL NUTURES GLOBAL CITIZENS AND GUIDES EACH CHILD TO REALIZE THIER UNIQUE POTENTIAL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOLSTEPPING STONES STUDENTS ARE WELL PREPARED TO FACE THE CHALLENGES THAT LIFE IS LIKELY TO THROW AT THEM. THEY LEAVE STEPPING STONES WITH A STRONG SENSE OF SELF, A SOLID ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY A LOVE OF LEARNING THAT WILL SERVE THEM THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
CHILD CAREPROVIDE A SAFE DAY CARE ALTERNATIVE TO PARENTS WHERE THE CHILD IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION, CONCENTRATION, COORDINATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND A SENSE OF ORDER.
SUMMER SESSIONPROVIDE A SAFE SUMMER CARE PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE TO PARENTS, WHERE THE CHILD IS ENCOURAGED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION, CONCENTRATION, COORDINATION, INDEPENDENCE AND SENSE OF ORDER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Adam Edlund Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Seema Seehra Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Tom Soehl Vice-Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Topliffe Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Brian Bakkila Finance Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Nicholas Albrecht Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $731,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $731,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,132,689 |
Investment income | $311 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $217 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $90,939 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,289,324 |
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. | $79,650 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,218,129 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $384,032 |
Payroll taxes | $105,215 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,093 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,843 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,865 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,909 |
Office expenses | $40,370 |
Information technology | $33,757 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,152 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,455 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $94,995 |
Total functional expenses | $2,336,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,259,946 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,033 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $55,316 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $6,547 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $191,341 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $884,302 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,351 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,467,836 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,433 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $970,350 |
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 | $260,764 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,249,547 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,217,289 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,000 |
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 | $2,467,836 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Montessori Society Of Greater Grand Rapids Inc has recieved totaling $106,391.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Rev Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR STEPPING STONES | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $891 |
Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE FUND | $500 |
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