Discovery Learning Center, operating under the name Discovery Montessori School, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Discovery Montessori School employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Discovery Montessori School generated $623.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $674.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATE A SCHOOL FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WITH MONTESSORI PEDAGOGY, LICENSED AS A CHILD CARE CENTER IN WASHINGTON STATE, SERVING FAMILIES OF THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN A MONTESSORI SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR A COMMUNITY OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOL GROUNDS. SCHOOL EVENTS, PARENT EDUCATION, MEETINGS, TEACHER EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT ARE SCHEDULED AND ATTENDED ANNUALLY. SCHOOL PERSONNEL HELP FAMILIES LEARN ABOUT A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS AND BECOME EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES FOR EXCELLENT EDUCATION AND MAKE CHOICES BENEFICIAL TO A CHILD'S SUCCESS. THE SCHOOL USE OF ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDES MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS THAT PRESERVE THE FACILITY AND PROVIDE FOR REGULAR USE BY THE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY IS WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE EVENTS AND SCHEDULE SCHOOL VISITS TO OBSERVE THE PROGRAM. OUR INCLUSIVE POLICIES PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL PROGRAMS BY ANY FAMILY WHO CHOOSES TO PARTICIPATE. THE SCHOOL DIRECTOR IS SUPPORTED IN EFFORTS TO REACH OUT INTO THE BROAD COMMUNITY, TO ENGAGE IN WORK GROUPS IN SUPPORT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF OUR WORK TOWARD FAVORABLE POLICY DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Dee Hirsch Director | Trustee | 40 | $81,450 |
Patrick Ringland Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Casey Brynestad Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joelle Bassily Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jill Roberts Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Shoemaker Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,942 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $337 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,279 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $603,063 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $623,342 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $433,197 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $37,806 |
Payroll taxes | $41,624 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,958 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,993 |
Information technology | $9,125 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,973 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,860 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,258 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $674,099 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $118,179 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $196,826 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $315,005 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $315,005 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $315,005 |