Lilac Montessori

EIN: 922876493 501(c)(3) Education

Escondido, CA

Total Revenue
$315,978
Total Expenses
$285,318
Total Assets
$98,909
Net Assets
$-75,207
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
HEATHER ZOLZER
Phone
6195385457
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Lilac Montessori, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $316K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 2202% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $285K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

Lilac Montessori is a nonprofit early childhood education program providing Montessori-based learning for children ages 18 months through 5 years. The school operates a mixed-age Montessori classroom that supports children's independence, concentration, and social development. During the tax year, the organization provided daily classroom instruction, maintained Montessori learning materials and classroom environments, supported staff training and curriculum development, and maintained its educational facility to ensure a high-quality learning environment for enrolled students.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $22,430
Program Service Revenue $293,548
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $315,978

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $173,368
Fundraising Expenses $1,031
Program Expenses $227,898
Other Expenses $111,950
TOTAL EXPENSES $285,318

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $315,978 $13,725 +22.0%
Expenses $285,318 N/A N/A
Net Income $30,660 $13,725 +1.2%
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
2
Independent Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
3

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
5
$44,950
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$89,480
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Heather Zolzer Executive Director 40
Key Emp
$89,480 $0 $89,480
Brittany Keegan Member 40
Officer
$44,950 $0 $44,950
Devanshi Desai Board Member 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Zeman Secretary 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Chong Mary Zheng Treasurer 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Helen Boluna Board 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 $315,978 $285,318 $98,909 $30,660
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