THE MONTESSORI FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 521798231 501(c)(3)

BRADENTON, FL

Total Revenue
$1,362,361
Total Expenses
$1,529,633
Total Assets
$260,258
Net Assets
$26,381
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
TIMOTHY SELDIN
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE MONTESSORI FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

PROMOTE MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND THE CURRICULUM, METHODOLOGY, AND PHILOSOPHY OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $427,875 Revenue: $567,391

MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL WHICH IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION PROMOTING MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND THE NEW GATE SCHOOL. THE NEW GATE SCHOOL IS AN...

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THE MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL WHICH IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION PROMOTING MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND THE NEW GATE SCHOOL. THE NEW GATE SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT, INTERNATIONAL, COLLEGE-PREPERATORY MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN SARASOTA FLORIDA. THEIR GOAL IS TO NURTURE INTELLIGENCE, CURIOSITY, AND IMAGINATION WHILE SUPPORTING AND DEVELOPING EACH STUDENTS UNIQUE TALENTS, PREPARING THEM FOR UNIVERSITY AND LIFE. THE FOUNDATION HAS ADVANCED SIGNIFICANT FUNDS TO THE NEW GATE SCHOOL WHICH ARE REPAID PERIODICALLY.

Program 2
Expenses: $330,131 Revenue: $334,662

WORKSHOPS, CONSORTIUMS, AND ONLINE COURSES FOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD MEMBERS. CONFERENCES FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATORS EXPLORE SPECIFIC STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CHILDREN SELF-ESTEEM...

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WORKSHOPS, CONSORTIUMS, AND ONLINE COURSES FOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS AND BOARD MEMBERS. CONFERENCES FOR MONTESSORI EDUCATORS EXPLORE SPECIFIC STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CHILDREN SELF-ESTEEM, UNIVERSAL VALUES(HONESTY, KINDNESS, COMPASSION, NONVIOLENCE, MORAL COURAGE, ETC.),GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING, AND LIFELONG TRADITION OF CHARITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. DERS & MEFS CONSORTIUM MEMBERSHIPS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM QUALITY AND STUDENT OUTCOMES.

Program 3
Expenses: $279,222 Revenue: $304,812

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HARD TO FIND BOOKS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION MADE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MONTESSORI WAY WAS WRITTEN TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND...

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OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HARD TO FIND BOOKS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION MADE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MONTESSORI WAY WAS WRITTEN TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI AS IT HAS BEEN PRACTICED IN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS. MONTESSORI 101 IS A 72 PAGE PUBLICATON THAT INTRODUCES MONTESSORI TO THE PARENT NEW TO THE PROGRAM AND COVERS THE THEORY, HISTORY, BASIC PROGRAM, CHILD DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND CURRICULM FOR MONTESSORI FROM INFANTS THROUGH SECONDARY PROGRAMS. THE PAMPLET SERIES IS MADE UP OF A DOZEN OR SO FULL COLOR TRIFOLD PAMPHLETS, EACH ADDRESSING A SPECIFIC ISSUE OF INTEREST TO PARENTS ABOUT MONTESSORI EDUCATION. CONSULTATION SERVICES IN A WIDE RANGE OF AREAS OF SCHOOL OPERATIONS, A RESOURCE LIBRARY, AND PHONE CONSULTATION SERVICES. ALSO PROVIDE PARENTS WITH INFORMATION ON MONTESSORI EDUCATION THROUGH THE WEBSITE, VIDEOS, PHONE AND EMAIL.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,612
Program Service Revenue $1,317,564
Investment Income $43
Other Revenue $3,142
TOTAL REVENUE $1,362,361

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $899,379
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,247,821
Other Expenses $630,254
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,529,633

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,362,361 $1,462,375 -0.1%
Expenses $1,529,633 $1,431,797 +0.1%
Net Income $-167,272 $30,578 -6.5%
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
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
9
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
$233,321
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOYCE ST GIERMAINE SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$159,395 $1,933 $161,328
RYSKIND TANYA EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$128,619 $13,242 $141,861
HOWE DANIEL EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$106,667 $14,005 $120,672
TIMOTHY SELDIN PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$68,167 $3,826 $71,993
HOWE CHELSEA TREASURER 0.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,362,361 $1,529,633 $260,258 $-167,272
2022 $1,462,375 $1,431,797 $399,849 $30,578
2021 $1,498,933 $1,315,194 $369,115 $183,739
2020 $1,062,587 $1,135,893 $359,203 $-73,306
2019 $1,209,430 $1,245,809 $155,140 $-36,379
2018 $1,146,888 $1,140,516 $167,767 $6,372
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