Desert Garden Montessori School Inc
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 97
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 83-0345361
Organization Overview
Desert Garden Montessori School Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Desert Garden Montessori School Inc employed 97 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Desert Garden Montessori School Inc 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, Desert Garden Montessori School Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
DESERT GARDEN MONTESSORI'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN IN WHICH THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARN, SOCIALIZE AND CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOOL'S MONTESSORI APPROACH IS A SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, WHICH ENCOMPASSES BOTH A PHILOSOPHY OF THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND A RATIONALE FOR GUIDING SUCH GROWTH. IT IS BASED ON THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS FOR FREEDOM WITHIN LIMITS. IN ADDITION, A CAREFULLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT GUARANTEES EXPOSURE TO MATERIALS AND EXPERIENCES TO DEVELOP INTELLIGENCE AS WELL AS PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ABILITIES. IT IS DESIGNED TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE SELF-MOTIVATION PROCESS,THE UNIQUE ABILITIES OF CHILDREN, AND ALLOW THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN CAPABILITIES AND INNER GIFTS. THE SCHOOL SERVES MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN FROM INFANT PROGRAMS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE WHOLE CHILD IN AN INTEGRATED APPROACH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shetal Walters President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $100,700 |
Jill Carson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Schumacher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Walters Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Cook Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ellenby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $24,941 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $837,171 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $862,112 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,733,150 |
| Investment income | $1,339 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,338 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,062,429 |
| 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. | $104,167 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,625 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,333,290 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,172 |
| Payroll taxes | $148,416 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,369 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,464 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,389 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,673 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,578 |
| Office expenses | $144,502 |
| Information technology | $32,728 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $515,678 |
| Travel | $3,115 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $27 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,143 |
| Insurance | $32,198 |
| All other expenses | $17,454 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,911,998 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $631,653 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $442,459 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,177,747 |
| 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 | $16,974 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $414,877 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $563,147 |
| Total assets | $5,246,857 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,118 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,511,393 |
| 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 | $483,300 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $604,209 |
| Total liabilities | $4,680,020 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $566,837 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,246,857 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Desert Garden Montessori School Inc has recieved totaling $687.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $687 |
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