Santa Cruz Montessori School is located in Aptos, CA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Santa Cruz Montessori School employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Cruz 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 06/2023, Santa Cruz Montessori School generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GUIDE AND NURTURE THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE PERSON IN A MONTESSORI LEARNING COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH ANNUAL ENROLLMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 230 STUDENTS, GRADE LEVELS TODDLER THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Ohlsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Heim Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Legassick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Josh Blick Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Haskins Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pearl Vickers Director | Trustee | 2 | $23,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $105,669 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $278,524 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $174,415 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $39,392 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $558,608 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,603,400 |
| Investment income | $71,405 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,461 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$36,653 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $3,525 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,211,350 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,267,697 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,466 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,911 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,613,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $576,298 |
| Payroll taxes | $222,196 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,799 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $83,963 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,160 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $43,852 |
| Information technology | $18,850 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $240,731 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $121,113 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $244,566 |
| Insurance | $48,666 |
| All other expenses | $12,498 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,135,864 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $962,829 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,517,093 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $366 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,873 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $493 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $115,143 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,232,793 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,237,951 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,185,541 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,195 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $160,650 |
| 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 | $4,200,012 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,582 |
| Total liabilities | $4,465,439 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,085,026 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $635,076 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,185,541 |