HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC

EIN: 410871666 501(c)(3)

Saint Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$798,305
Total Expenses
$761,917
Total Assets
$340,521
Net Assets
$340,521
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Lee Schafer Treasurer
Phone
6516905327
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC, founded in 1963, is a small nonprofit that reported $798K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $762K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

Montessori education is a progressive, scientifically based method that was developed by Dr. Maria Montessori through decades of observing how children learn. For over 100 yesr, Montessori education continues to inspire children and celebrate their love of learning, individual growth, and independence within the context of a social community. . HPMS fosters positive social growth in an authentic community of children. Boys and girls of all socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds learn together in multi-age classrooms. Lessons in Grace and Courtesy model appropriate ways for children to interact in social situations. Throughout their days, every child has opportunities to be both learner and leader, where self-esteem develops naturally.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $662,527 Revenue: $735,690

In the Toddler Community there are mixed ages between 16 and 33 months, and in the Children's House, there are mixed ages between 33 months and six years. In a mixed age group setting, children of...

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In the Toddler Community there are mixed ages between 16 and 33 months, and in the Children's House, there are mixed ages between 33 months and six years. In a mixed age group setting, children of different ages help one another. The younger ones learn from the older and the older teach the younger. An older child understands the younger child and can offer help. The three year old is interested in what the child of five is doing and knows they too will reach that point in their own development. In the Children's House setting, the child goes from being the youngest to being the oldest. Each child has the experience of learning from, and teaching others.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $47,594
Program Service Revenue $735,690
Investment Income $15,021
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $798,305

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $566,114
Fundraising Expenses $2,461
Program Expenses $662,527
Other Expenses $195,803
TOTAL EXPENSES $761,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $798,305 $676,296 +0.2%
Expenses $761,917 $719,879 +0.1%
Net Income $36,388 $-43,583 -1.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
17
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
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$72,982
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sarah Terrell Head of School 40
Key Emp
$72,982 $0 $72,982
Catherine Bishop President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Evan Hansell Vice President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lee Schafer Treasurer 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Shank Member 1
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 $798,305 $761,917 $340,521 $36,388
2024 $676,296 $719,879 $304,133 $-43,583
2023 $670,433 $690,050 $347,716 $-19,617
2022 $593,822 $602,501 $367,333 $-8,679
2021 $638,384 $505,719 $376,012 $132,665
2020 $442,149 $481,111 $311,147 $-38,962
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