ISLAND EDUCATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MEGAN KESSLER

Phone

9042616610

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ISLAND EDUCATION INC, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS THAT AMELIA ISLAND MONTESSORI EMBODIES A CHILD-CENTERED EDUCATION, GROUNDED IN MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY AND METHODOLOGY, THAT SUPPORTS THE WHOLE CHILD, INSPIRING INDEPENDENT THINKERS AND CULTIVATING COLLABORATIVE CITIZENS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $949,912 Revenue: $1,472,018

AMELIA ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS. IN ADDITION TO THE CORE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED...

AMELIA ISLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS. IN ADDITION TO THE CORE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR FAMILIES NEEDING EXTENDED CARE. WE NOW ENROLL OVER 120 STUDENTS IN ONE TODDLER COMMUNITY FOR CHILDREN 18 MONTHS - 3 YEARS, THREE PRIMARY CLASSROOMS FOR STUDENTS 3-6 YEARS, TWO LOWER ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM FOR CHILDREN 6-9 YEARS, AND ONE UPPER ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM FOR STUDENTS 9-12 YEARS. SUMMER CAMPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRESCHOOLERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $40,478

Program Service Revenue $1,472,018

Investment Income $7,684

Other Revenue $53,653

TOTAL REVENUE $1,573,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,012,947

Fundraising Expenses $27,007

Program Expenses $949,912

Other Expenses $327,714

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,340,661

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,573,833	$1,232,838	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,340,661	$1,148,058	+0.2%
Net Income	$233,172	$84,780	+1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAURA BOWERS	TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSA DAVIS	VICE CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT DELAY	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN KESSLER	CHAIR OF BOA	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICK MCCORMACK	TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRETT PINKERTON	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM SAWYERS	TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$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	$1,573,833	$1,340,661	$1,432,717	$233,172
2024	$1,232,838	$1,148,058	$1,116,904	$84,780
2023	$966,154	$981,845	$919,601	$-15,691
2022	$1,107,439	$1,162,223	$892,162	$-54,784
2021	$808,800	$863,969	$1,009,970	$-55,169
2020	$1,135,040	$955,078	$968,499	$179,962
2019	$1,006,985	$1,031,406	$792,810	$-24,421
2018	$1,092,684	$1,060,816	$872,503	$31,868