Lowcountry Montessori School
- Assets
- $8.7m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Beaufort, SC
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-3469661
Organization Overview
Lowcountry Montessori School is located in Beaufort, SC. The organization was established in 2014. 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 06/2021, Lowcountry Montessori School employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lowcountry 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, Lowcountry Montessori School generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LOWCOUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS A FREE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR GRADES K THROUGH 12TH. WE ARE THE FIRST MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OFFER A PUBLIC MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LOWCOUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL IMPLEMENTS AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI ENVIRONMENT FOR PRIMARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. WE USE MULTI-AGED CLASSROOMS, MONTESSORI TRAINED GUIDES, CLASSROOMS STOCKED WITH MONTESSORI MATERIALS, TO MEET CHILDREN WHERE THEY ARE IN THE CURRICULUM. IF A CHILD IS IN NEED FOR REMEDIATION OR ADVANCED LESSONS, THE CURRICULUM IS SET UP TO MEET THE CHILD WHERE THEY ARE.
LOWCOUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL BELIEVES IN FOLLOWING THE CHILD. IF CHILDREN HAVE A CAREFULLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT, WITH PURPOSEFUL MATERIALS AND A TRAINED GUIDE, THEY OFTEN ARE INTERESTED IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND INTRINSICALLY MOTIVATED TO LEARN. LOWCOUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL'S CURRICULUM ALSO HAS A PEACE CURRICULUM OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION COMPONENT. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT IS DONE AT ALL LEVELS. BECAUSE OF THIS CURRICULUM, WE SEE STUDENTS BEGIN TO RESOLVE CONFLICT AT AN EARLY AGE.
LOWCOUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL'S SECONDARY PROGRAM CURRICULUM HAS A FINE ART FOCUS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS. STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT CULINARY SKILLS, METAL WORKING, TEXTILES, PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWING, MUSIC, DANCE AS WELL AS OTHER RELATED ARTS. WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES SKILLS SUCH AS HORTICULTURE, SPEECH AND DEBATE, SELF AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO A THESIS ON A TOPIC OF CHOICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Alexander Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Vandeburgt Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lari Young Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeannine Dameworth Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amy Horn Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Amanda Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,901,250 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,930 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,912,180 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,057 |
| Investment income | $208 |
| 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 | $3,995,445 |
| 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. | $82,746 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,549 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,095,260 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,314 |
| Other employee benefits | $204,910 |
| Payroll taxes | $155,368 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,156 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $79,413 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75,308 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,155 |
| Office expenses | $17,038 |
| Information technology | $24,102 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $123,198 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $266,050 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $221,524 |
| Insurance | $58,387 |
| All other expenses | $17,057 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,960,734 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $885,697 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $188,059 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,583 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,500,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,091 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,058,232 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,999 |
| Total assets | $8,675,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,439 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $38,193 |
| 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 | $9,044,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,100 |
| Total liabilities | $9,179,732 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | -$504,071 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,675,661 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lowcountry Montessori School has recieved totaling $159.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $159 |
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