MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTERS ASSOCIATED INC

EIN: 362699106 501(c)(3)

CLARENDON HILLS, IL

Total Revenue
$3,369,611
Total Expenses
$2,950,673
Total Assets
$7,404,142
Net Assets
$4,100,540
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ANNA PERRY
Phone
6306551066
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTERS ASSOCIATED INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

OPERATION OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,443,295 Revenue: $3,268,347

MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTERS ASSOCIATED (MECA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN AND PREPARING THEIR TEACHERS. IT HAS THREE MAJOR...

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MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTERS ASSOCIATED (MECA) IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS FOR EDUCATING YOUNG CHILDREN AND PREPARING THEIR TEACHERS. IT HAS THREE MAJOR PROGRAM AREAS: SETON MONTESSORI SCHOOL, WHICH EDUCATES CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH ELEMENTARY USING THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION; SETON SUMMER CAMP, WHICH OFFERS A DAY CAMP FOCUSED ON THE LEARNING AND COOPERATING IN THE OUTDOORS; AND SETON MONTESSORI INSTITUTE, WHICH PREPARES TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF EDUCATION AND OFFERS AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY CREDENTIALS IN INFANT-TODDLER, EARLY CHILDHOOD, ELEMENTARY, AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. IN ADDITION, MECA REGULARLY OFFERS RESOURCES, EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. MECA ALSO CONSULTS TO NEW MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND NEW TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,847
Program Service Revenue $3,268,347
Investment Income $93,480
Other Revenue $5,937
TOTAL REVENUE $3,369,611

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,831,309
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,443,295
Other Expenses $1,119,364
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,950,673

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,369,611 $3,161,278 +0.1%
Expenses $2,950,673 $2,608,627 +0.1%
Net Income $418,938 $552,651 -0.2%
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
5
Independent Members
2
Employees
55
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$218,117
Total Directors
5
$218,117
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNA PERRY CHAIR/DIR/EX 55.00
Officer Director
$128,910 $4,141 $133,051
DESMOND PERRY VICE CHAIR/D 10.00
Officer Director
$59,700 $0 $59,700
STEPHEN SNYDER DIR,TRES,SEC 10.00
Officer Director
$25,366 $0 $25,366
PEDRO SOARES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRLEY MORGENTHALER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER NOLAN HEAD OF SCHO 50.00
Highest
$115,127 $3,454 $118,581
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,369,611 $2,950,673 $7,404,142 $418,938
2023 $3,161,278 $2,608,627 $7,120,008 $552,651
2022 $3,515,754 $2,271,769 $4,435,058 $1,243,985
2021 $2,599,595 $1,925,808 $4,002,677 $673,787
2020 $2,803,598 $2,940,026 $3,375,080 $-136,428
2019 $3,164,388 $3,057,865 $3,203,685 $106,523
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