Creative Montessori Learning Center Inc

EIN: 942347442 501(c)(3)

Palo Alto, CA

Total Revenue
$2,657,762
Total Expenses
$1,827,487
Total Assets
$1,269,526
Net Assets
$-1,116,685
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
6503259543
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Creative Montessori Learning Center Inc, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $830K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND CHILD CARE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,621,881 Revenue: $40,880

PROVIDE CHILD DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN THE EAST PALO ALTO AREA. MORE THAN HALF OF THESE FAMILIES RECEIVE SUBSIDIZED CARE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,616,882
Program Service Revenue $40,880
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,657,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,344,191
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,621,881
Other Expenses $483,296
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,827,487

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,657,762 $2,212,128 +0.2%
Expenses $1,827,487 $2,025,136 -0.1%
Net Income $830,275 $186,992 +3.4%
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
3
Employees
21
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
$9,673
Total Directors
3
$9,673
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Court Skinner President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Kaufmann Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Buffington Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$9,673 $0 $9,673
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 $2,657,762 $1,827,487 $1,269,526 $830,275
2024 $2,212,128 $2,025,136 $1,308,328 $186,992
2023 $2,283,242 $1,763,549 $577,376 $519,693
2022 $1,699,720 $1,831,117 $110,512 $-131,397
2021 $1,873,997 $1,818,853 $84,427 $55,144
2020 $1,717,628 $1,883,062 $111,413 $-165,434
2019 $1,715,386 $1,770,467 $90,400 $-55,081
2018 $1,593,366 $1,567,757 $60,244 $25,609
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