THE MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC

EIN: 520821372 501(c)(3) Education

LUTHERVILLE, MD

Total Revenue
$7,031,433
Total Expenses
$6,560,459
Total Assets
$15,252,972
Net Assets
$7,651,574
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
TAMARA BALIS
Phone
4103218555
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF CENTRAL MARYLAND INC, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.6M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

IGNITING PURPOSE AND VOICE IN A FULLY ENGAGED LEARNING COMMUNITY

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100,916
Program Service Revenue $6,790,994
Investment Income $139,523
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $7,031,433

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,076,104
Salaries & Benefits $3,897,813
Fundraising Expenses $397,692
Program Expenses $4,794,569
Other Expenses $1,586,542
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,560,459

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,031,433 $6,470,150 +0.1%
Expenses $6,560,459 $6,484,215 +0.0%
Net Income $470,974 $-14,065 -34.5%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
85
Volunteers
100

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
$306,450
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LORI BAYLIN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK BERMAN CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NIGEL SEQUERIA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIAMACK GHARANFOLI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICK SCOTT TRUSTEE (LEFT 7/8/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRI KELLOGG SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWNA TRADER TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TARYN MONTOYA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON DENTON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK SHERIDAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMEON BRODSKY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ETHAN FREY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMARA BALIS HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer
$253,430 $53,020 $306,450
SHANIE NELSON DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT & FINANCE 40.00
Highest
$114,425 $32,582 $147,007
SHARI WOLF ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Highest
$108,907 $11,531 $120,438
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 $7,031,433 $6,560,459 $15,252,972 $470,974
2024 $6,470,150 $6,484,215 $15,030,895 $-14,065
2023 $5,561,532 $5,802,264 $15,072,241 $-240,732
2022 $5,543,061 $4,524,593 $13,458,406 $1,018,468
2021 $4,612,819 $3,526,580 $11,952,234 $1,086,239
2020 $5,058,063 $4,847,346 $10,116,250 $210,717
2019 $5,011,789 $4,937,149 $10,266,903 $74,640
2018 $4,561,400 $4,408,186 $10,791,107 $153,214
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