MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS

EIN: 272168985 501(c)(3) Education

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$2,690,286
Total Expenses
$2,831,801
Total Assets
$2,537,580
Net Assets
$1,531,280
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
JULIE CHICKILLO
Phone
7207462140
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. MONARCH MONTESSORI FIRST STEPS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LEARNING BASED ON THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF DR. MONTESSORI. OUR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS TAILOR TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEED OF EACH CHILD. OUR PROGRAM WELCOMES FAMILIES OF ALL RACE, ETHINICITY, AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. THIS METHOD WILL SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS AS THEY BECOME "ENGAGED LEARNERS TODAY- AND "LEADER OF TOMORROW".

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $384,579
Program Service Revenue $2,245,487
Investment Income $60,220
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,690,286

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,040,644
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,921,365
Other Expenses $791,157
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,831,801

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,690,286 $3,103,937 -0.1%
Expenses $2,831,801 $2,944,222 0.0%
Net Income $-141,515 $159,715 -1.9%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
60
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIE CHICKILLO BOARD PRESID 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINA FRANCO BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HERTER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY ALDEEN PODDAR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA PODELL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALESANDRA RODRIGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRISHA SLEVIN TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANA VALEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA PRETTY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,690,286 $2,831,801 $2,537,580 $-141,515
2024 $3,103,937 $2,944,222 $1,963,988 $159,715
2023 $2,823,611 $2,702,624 $2,004,228 $120,987
2022 $2,797,916 $2,165,514 $1,442,957 $632,402
2021 $2,222,635 $1,903,883 $1,008,758 $318,752
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