Firefly Education
- Assets
- $19.0k
- Revenue
- $75.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-2292907
Organization Overview
Firefly Education, operating under the name Firefly Montessori, is located in New Orleans, LA. 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 12/2022, Firefly Montessori employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firefly Montessori is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIREFLY MONTESSORI EXISTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN FROM 3-6 USING THE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH CREATED BY DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIREFLY MONTESSORI EXISTS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN FROM 3-6 USING THE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH CREATED BY DR. MARIA MONTESSORI. WE ARE COMMITTED TO NURTURING THE WHOLE CHILD AND IGNITING A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING BY PROVIDING A MONTESSORI PROGRAM THAT REMOVES OBSTACLES AND FOCUSES ON COGNITIVE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL GROWTH. OUR VISION IS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVE THINKERS MINDFUL INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY BUILDERS WHO EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND ARE EQUIPPED TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH PREPARED MONTESSORI CLASSROOMS AND CERTIFIED TEACHERS OFFERING INCLUSIVE HIGH-QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION AND SUPPORTING AND INVESTING IN TEACHER-LEADERS TEACHERS AND TEACHING STAFF WITH AN UNDERSTANDING THAT THEIR DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS THE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Laplaca Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $20,000 |
Tracey Smith Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laila Griffin Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nicole Mingledorff Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Julia Khani Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $75,405 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $75,405 |
| 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. | $20,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,895 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,368 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $399 |
| Office expenses | $358 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $166 |
| All other expenses | $629 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,965 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,965 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,436 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,436 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,529 |
| 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 | $18,965 |