The Montessori Foundation Incorporated is located in Bradenton, FL. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Montessori Foundation Incorporated employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montessori Foundation Incorporated 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 12/2021, Montessori Foundation Incorporated generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND THE CURRICULUM, METHODOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL WHICH IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION PROMOTING MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND THE NEW GATE SCHOOL. THE NEW GATE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT, INTERNATIONAL, COLLEGE-PREPERATORY MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN SARASOTA FLORIDA. THEIR GOAL IS TO NURTURE INTELLIGENCE, CURIOSITY, AND IMAGINATION WHILE SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING EACH STUDENTS UNIQUE TALENTS, PREPARING THEM FOR UNIVERSITY AND LIFE. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADVANCED SIGNIFICANT FUNDS TO THE NEW GATE SCHOOL WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO BE REPAID ONCE ENROLLMENT IS LARGE ENOUGH.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HARD TO FIND BOOKS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION MADE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MONTESSORI WAY WAS WRITTEN TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI AS IT HAS BEEN PRACTICED IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS. MONTESSORI 101 IS A 72 PAGE PUBLICATON THAT INTRODUCES MONTESSORI TO THE PARENT NEW TO THE PROGRAM AND COVERS THE THEORY, HISTORY, BASIC PROGRAM, CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND CURRICULM FOR MONTESSORI FROM INFANTS THROUGH SECONDARY PROGRAMS. THE PAMPLET SERIES IS MADE UP OF A DOZEN OR SO FULL COLOR TRIFOLD PAMPHLETS, EACH ADDRESSING A SPECIFIC ISSUE OF INTEREST TO PARENTS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION. CONSULTATION SERVICES IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS, A RESOURCE LIBRARY, AND PHONE CONSULTATION SERVICES. ALSO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH INFORMATION ON MONTESSORI EDUCATION THROUGH THE WEBSITE, VIDEOS, PHONE AND EMAIL.
PUBLICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS - PUBLICATION OF TOMORROWS CHILD, A MAGAZINE THAT SEEKS TO EXPLAIN AND PROMOTE ISSUES AND TRENDS IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION TO THE PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
WORKSHOPS, CONSORTIUMS, AND ONLINE COURSES FOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD MEMBERS. CONFERENCES FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATORS EXPLORE SPECIFIC STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CHILDREN SELF-ESTEEM, UNIVERSAL VALUES(HONESTY, KINDNESS, COMPASSION, NONVIOLENCE, MORAL COURAGE, ETC.),GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING, AND LIFELONG TRADITION OF CHARITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. DERS & MEFS CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIPS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM QUALITY AND STUDENT OUTCOMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joyce St Giermaine Secretary | Officer | 40 | $159,080 |
Ryskind Tanya Employee | 40 | $107,212 | |
Howe Daniel Employee | 40 | $100,000 | |
Timothy Seldin President | Officer | 40 | $68,064 |
Howe Chelsea Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $280,280 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,622 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,902 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,159,832 |
Investment income | $132 |
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 | $1,498,933 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $133 |
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. | $230,308 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,632 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $514,230 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $113,382 |
Payroll taxes | $53,605 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,050 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,962 |
Office expenses | $9,099 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,597 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $197,628 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,706 |
Insurance | $5,563 |
All other expenses | $16,189 |
Total functional expenses | $1,315,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,811 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $30,055 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,052 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,506 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,845 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $85,846 |
Total assets | $369,115 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $206,667 |
Other liabilities | $48 |
Total liabilities | $206,715 |
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 | $162,400 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $369,115 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Montessori Foundation Incorporated has recieved totaling $15.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15 |
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