Little Explorers Montessori School

EIN: 824264928 501(c)(3)

Romeoville, IL

Total Revenue
$371,594
Total Expenses
$341,410
Total Assets
$42,701
Net Assets
$-39,901
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Sherry Kunze
Phone
8153024343
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Little Explorers Montessori School, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit that reported $372K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $341K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Little Explorers Montessori School was established to provide quality education experience accompanied with Christian values for children.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $205,913
Program Service Revenue $165,681
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $371,594

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $197,174
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $320,860
Other Expenses $144,236
TOTAL EXPENSES $341,410

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $371,594 $215,472 +0.7%
Expenses $341,410 $189,949 +0.8%
Net Income $30,184 $25,523 +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
4
Independent Members
1
Employees
22
Volunteers
50

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
$33,850
Total Directors
1
$20,188
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sherry Kunze President 60.00
Officer
$27,350 $0 $27,350
Steve Kunze Treasurer 7.00
Officer
$6,500 $0 $6,500
Scott Knollenberg Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ezlynn Rodriguez Board of Director 45.00
Director
$20,188 $0 $20,188
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
2023 $371,594 $341,410 $42,701 $30,184
2022 $215,472 $189,949 $5,384 $25,523
2019 $292,843 $275,947 $17,963 $16,896
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