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Bluestem Montessori Elementary School

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 81-2288371

Aug 01, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025 • Filed on Dec 10, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BLUESTEMMONTESSORI.COM
4530 A StreetLincoln, NE 68510-4818

(402) 730-0978

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

12th percentile

-33%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$44,862

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.4% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-68%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

38th percentile

-6.3%

Faster revenue growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$28,119

Down $59,212 (-68%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$8,319

Down $60,288 (-88%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$19,800

Up $1,076 (+5.7%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$183,841

Down $12,382 (-6.3%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$244,129

Up $24,727 (+11%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$60,288

Down $37,109 (-160%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2018: $272Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $13,426Liabilities 2019: $37,485Net Assets 2019: -$24,0592019Assets 2020: $22,395Liabilities 2020: $22,598Net Assets 2020: -$2032020Assets 2021: $31,792Liabilities 2021: $19,489Net Assets 2021: $12,3032021Assets 2022: $71,976Liabilities 2022: $18,262Net Assets 2022: $53,7142022Assets 2023: $110,161Liabilities 2023: $18,375Net Assets 2023: $91,7862023Assets 2024: $87,331Liabilities 2024: $18,724Net Assets 2024: $68,6072024Assets 2025: $28,119Liabilities 2025: $19,800Net Assets 2025: $8,3192025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$28,119
Liabilities$19,800
Net Assets$8,319
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth38th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $73,931Expenses 2018: $100,163Net Income 2018: -$26,2322018Revenue 2019: $85,065Expenses 2019: $101,179Net Income 2019: -$16,1142019Revenue 2020: $116,666Expenses 2020: $92,810Net Income 2020: $23,8562020Revenue 2021: $87,063Expenses 2021: $74,557Net Income 2021: $12,5062021Revenue 2022: $174,040Expenses 2022: $132,629Net Income 2022: $41,4112022Revenue 2023: $232,298Expenses 2023: $194,226Net Income 2023: $38,0722023Revenue 2024: $196,223Expenses 2024: $219,402Net Income 2024: -$23,1792024Revenue 2025: $183,841Expenses 2025: $244,129Net Income 2025: -$60,2882025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$183,841
Expenses$244,129
Net Income-$60,288
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025
Signed
Dec 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$183,841
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organizations mission is to provide an education designed to foster creativity, independence and ingenuity by providing a child-centric learning environment, hands-on activities, and interation with the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$77,927$27,719▼ $50,208
Accounts Receivable$9,004--
Total Assets$87,331$28,119▼ $59,212
Other Assets Total$400$400→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$16,180$16,180→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,544$3,620▲ $1,076
Total Liabilities$18,724$19,800▲ $1,076
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$68,607$8,319▼ $60,288
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$68,607$8,319▼ $60,288
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$87,331$28,119▼ $59,212
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura M RobertsExecutive DiFT$44,862$44,862

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lindsey KnopPresident
Lois Todd-myersDirector
Sarah ZuckermanDirector
Vicki WoodSecretary
Melody VacarroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$8,908
Program Service Revenue
$174,933
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$8,908
Change in Net Assets
$-60,288
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$166,748
Other Expenses$77,266
Professional Fundraising Fees$115
Total Fundraising Expense$115
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$110,289--$110,289
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$44,862--$44,862
Occupancy$29,841--$29,841
Payroll Taxes$11,597--$11,597
Office Expenses$6,971--$6,971
Insurance$5,487--$5,487
Advertising$1,351--$1,351
Other Expenses$1,234--$1,234
Fees for Services Legal$765--$765
All Other Expenses$301--$301
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$115$115
Total Functional Expenses$244,014$0$115$244,129
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$115
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors and officers of the organization before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Enforcement of conflicts policy is reviewed annually by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation for top officials is reviewed annually with the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“The executive director meets annually with the board of directors to review compensation changes.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents are available for inspection at the company's place of business during normal business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bluestem Montessori Elementary
EIN
81-2288371
Phone
4027300978
Address
4530 A STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68510-4818

Signing Officer

Name
Laura M Roberts
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4027300978
Signed
2025-12-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura M Roberts
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
9

Preparer

Firm
Watts & Hershberger Pc
Address
5555 SOUTH ST, LINCOLN, NE 68506
Preparer
James D Watts
Phone
4024837512
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The organizations mission is to provide an education designed to foster creativity, independence and ingenuity by providing a child-centric learning environment, hands-on activities, and interation with the community.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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Filings

Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$28,119
Liabilities
$19,800
Net assets
$8,319
Revenue
$183,841
Expenses
$244,129
Net income
-$60,288
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.20$0.08$1.84$2.44$0.60
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.19$0.69$1.96$2.19$0.23
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.10$0.18$0.92$2.32$1.94$0.38
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.72$0.18$0.54$1.74$1.33$0.41
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.19$0.12$0.87$0.75$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.23$0.00$1.17$0.93$0.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.13$0.37$0.24$0.85$1.01$0.16
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.74$1.00$0.26
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