Catskill Montessori School
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Catskill, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 85-1615318
Organization Overview
Catskill Montessori School is located in Catskill, NY. 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, Catskill Montessori School employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Catskill 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 06/2023, Catskill Montessori School generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
A PLACE OF LEARNING WHERE THE INDOOR CLASSROOM AND THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER, WITH MONTESSORI EDUCATION IN A UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL PERMACULTURE FARM SETTING, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM THE EPHEMERAL BEAUTY OF NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CATSKILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL'S 3-6 PROGRAM OFFERS A RICH, CHILD-CENTERED EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON NATURE, INDEPENDENCE, AND HOLISTIC LEARNING FOR STUDENTS AGES 3-6. EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, THE PROGRAM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO ENGAGE WITH NATURE REGARDLESS OF WEATHER, PROMOTING COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND REVERSING ISSUES CAUSED BY DISCONNECTION FROM NATURE. WORK TIME, THE CORE OF MONTESSORI PEDAGOGY, FEATURES UNINTERRUPTED WORK CYCLES WHERE CHILDREN RECEIVE LESSONS FROM THEIR GUIDE AND ENGAGE IN VARIOUS SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES, RANGING FROM WORKING WITH MONTESSORI MATERIALS AND OBSERVING PEERS TO ENJOYING SELF-SERVED SNACKS, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, YOUNGER CHILDREN HAVE A DEDICATED NAP TIME IN A SOOTHING ENVIRONMENT, WHILE OLDER CHILDREN ENGAGE IN QUIETER ACTIVITIES LIKE READING, ALLOWING THEM TO REST AND REJUVENATE. THE AFTERNOONS ARE RESERVED FOR DIVERSE CLASSES, INCLUDING EARTH STEWARDS, MUSIC, FINE ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 3-6 YEAR OLDS. SPANISH AND FOREST EXPLORATIONS ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE MORNING WORK CYCLE, ENRICHING THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
THE COSMIC CURRICULUM DRIVES THE ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI CLASSROOM: LESSONS SPIRALING FROM THE STORIES OF THE UNIVERSE, LIFE, AND HUMANKIND. THESE LESSONS ALLOW THE CHILD TO DISCOVER THEIR PLACE IN A BEAUTIFUL, DYNAMIC, AND INTERDEPENDENT WORLD AND EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE THEY PLAY. THIS CURRICULUM TAPS INTO THE NATURAL CURIOSITY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS THAT ARE AWAKENED AND REFINED DURING MONTESSORI'S SECOND PLANE OF DEVELOPMENTINSPIRING MOTIVATED LEARNERS AND PROACTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.STUDENTS HAVE A THREE-HOUR INDEPENDENT WORK PERIOD FOCUSED ON SUBJECTS LIKE MATH, GEOGRAPHY, SCIENCE, AND LANGUAGE ARTS, FOLLOWED BY LUNCH AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THE CURRICULUM ALSO INCLUDES "SPECIALS LIKE EARTH STEWARDS, ARTS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, ALONG WITH INTEGRATED SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, NURTURING A DIVERSE AND HOLISTIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
TODDLER WILL SERVE CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM IS AN INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME EVERY DAY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY (LESS THAN 3 HOURS). OUR AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI TODDLER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGED 18-36 MONTHS OLD INCLUDES: -A HOME AWAY FROM HOME ENVIRONMENT -A COMMUNITY OF PEERS AND NURTURING MONTESSORI GUIDES -A SPECIALLY CREATED INDOOR ENVIRONMENT TO MEET THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS -AN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT TODDLERS' NEED FOR MOVEMENT AND CONNECTION TO NATURE -SUPPORT FOR BECOMING TOILET-INDEPENDENT, SELF-FEEDING, FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE, AND PURPOSEFUL EXPERIENCES TO SET THE FOUNDATION FOR LIFE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Jamison Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Marc Scrivo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stanley Oliver Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristina Wertz Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roya Arabi Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gaurapriya Tester Head Of School | Officer | 50 | $58,793 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,788 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,605 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,393 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,541,574 |
| Investment income | $779 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,802 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,608,243 |
| 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. | $58,793 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,793 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $765,356 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $71,229 |
| Payroll taxes | $68,087 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,824 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $80,807 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,544 |
| Office expenses | $20,896 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $129,055 |
| Travel | $11,588 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,531 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $127,772 |
| Insurance | $41,475 |
| All other expenses | $755 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,508,372 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $418,866 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,375,630 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $10,160 |
| Other assets | $29 |
| Total assets | $3,804,685 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,472 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $197,111 |
| 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 | $423,038 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $675,621 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,129,064 |
| 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 | $3,804,685 |