Countryside Montessoir Charter School Inc, operating under the name Licensed Charter School, is located in Land O Lakes, FL. The organization was established in 2002. 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, Licensed Charter School employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Licensed Charter 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 06/2023, Licensed Charter School generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
TO PROVIDE A STRONG MONTESSORI FOUNDATION THAT ENABLES OUR STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, DEVELOP CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING, AND BECOME RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CMCS IS A NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT, TUITION-FREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CHOICE. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO OFFER A CHALLENGING, WORLD CLASS MONTESSORI CURRICULUM THAT ENGAGES AND PREPARES CHILDREN FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING IN A SAFE AND DIVERSE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY. IT CURRENTLY SERVE 355 STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY GRADES 1-8. ITS CHARTER HAS BEEN RECENTLY RENEWED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael A Picone Principal | Officer | 40 | $92,500 |
Alice Godwin Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
James Weber Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Travis Vaughan Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Eric Husby Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Glenn Winograd Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,868,349 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,868,349 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $631,268 |
Investment income | $51 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $178,607 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,678,275 |
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. | $92,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,084,074 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,916 |
Other employee benefits | $166,636 |
Payroll taxes | $34,170 |
Fees for services: Management | $47,897 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,539 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,811 |
Information technology | $86,221 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $164,564 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $25,015 |
Payments to affiliates | $7,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $193,295 |
Insurance | $43,466 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,518,393 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,401,836 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,056 |
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 | $10,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $553,766 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,981,658 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,335 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $317,596 |
Total liabilities | $319,931 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,651,727 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000 |
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 | $1,981,658 |