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Little Explorers Montessori School

EIN 82-4264928 • 501(c)3 • Romeoville, IL

Profile

Little Explorers Montessori School was established to provide quality education experience accompanied with Christian values for children.

175 S HighPoint DrRomeoville, IL 60446

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.93x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

61st percentile

8.1%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$27,350

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

693%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

72%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$42,701

Up $37,317 (+693%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$82,602

Up $6,131 (+8.0%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

-$39,901

Up $31,186 (+44%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$371,594

Up $156,122 (+72%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$341,410

Up $151,461 (+80%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$30,184

Up $4,661 (+18%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2019: $17,963Liabilities 2019: $968Net Assets 2019: $16,9952019Assets 2020: $10,403Liabilities 2020: $103,676Net Assets 2020: -$93,2732020Assets 2021: $7,112Liabilities 2021: $103,723Net Assets 2021: -$96,6112021Assets 2022: $5,384Liabilities 2022: $76,471Net Assets 2022: -$71,0872022Assets 2023: $42,701Liabilities 2023: $82,602Net Assets 2023: -$39,9012023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$42,701
Liabilities$82,602
Net Assets-$39,901
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2019: $292,843Expenses 2019: $275,947Net Income 2019: $16,8962019Revenue 2020: $106,102Expenses 2020: $216,370Net Income 2020: -$110,2682020Revenue 2021: $155,503Expenses 2021: $158,841Net Income 2021: -$3,3382021Revenue 2022: $215,472Expenses 2022: $189,949Net Income 2022: $25,5232022Revenue 2023: $371,594Expenses 2023: $341,410Net Income 2023: $30,1842023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$371,594
Expenses$341,410
Net Income$30,184
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$42,701
Liabilities
$82,602
Net assets
-$39,901
Revenue
$371,594
Expenses
$341,410
Net income
$30,184
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.83$0.40$3.72$3.41$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.76$0.71$2.15$1.90$0.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$1.04$0.97$1.56$1.59$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$1.04$0.93$1.06$2.16$1.10
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.01$0.17$2.93$2.76$0.17
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$371,594
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Charitable giving

Little Explorers Montessori School was established to provide quality education experience accompanied with Christian values for children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,384$42,701▲ $37,317
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$-71,087$-39,901▲ $31,186
Total Assets$5,384$42,701▲ $37,317
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$76,471$82,602▲ $6,131
Total Liabilities$76,471$82,602▲ $6,131
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-71,087$-39,901▲ $31,186
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,384$42,701▲ $37,317
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sherry KunzePresidentFT$27,350$27,350
Ezlynn RodriguezBoard of DirectorFT$20,188$20,188
Steve KunzeTreasurerPT$6,500$6,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Scott KnollenbergSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$205,913
Program Service Revenue
$165,681
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$205,913
Change in Net Assets
$30,184
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$197,174
Other Expenses$144,236
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$166,270$6,500$0$172,770
Office Expenses$84,187$12,503$0$96,690
Payroll Taxes$24,404$0$0$24,404
All Other Expenses$11,501$0$0$11,501
Insurance$6,510$0$0$6,510
Other Expenses$2,609$0$0$2,609
Information Technology$0$1,000$0$1,000
Travel$0$547$0$547
Total Functional Expenses$320,860$20,550$0$341,410
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
EIDL Loan$73,900
Payroll Liabilities$8,702
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Little Explorers Montessori School
EIN
82-4264928
Phone
8153024343
Address
175 S HighPoint Dr, Romeoville, IL 60446

Signing Officer

Name
Sherry Kunze
Title
President
Phone
8153024343
Signed
2024-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sherry Kunze
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
22
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
BC Tax Consulting
Address
3315 Hollis Cir, Naperville, IL 60564
Preparer
Barbara Chapman
Phone
6302586793
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Little Exploreres Montessori Schools makes it a regular practice to discuss the types of hypothetical situations that could result in conflict of interest and then discuss how the Board would manage that potential conflict, so that when a real conflict arises the baord will be ready to handle it with more ease. Should a conflict of interest arise, minutes of the board meetings reflect when a board member discloses that he/she has a conflict of interest and the conflict will be managed.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Sherry Kunze, Head of the School, receives a limited compensation if there is any money remaining after she meets her 2 top priorities. The priorities being that all her kids have adequate school supplies, learning curriculum and works, snacks and her teachers are paid.”

Pt VI, Line 2

“Steve Kunze and Sherry Kunze are married and both are on the board.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Scott Knollenberg, an independent Board member, reviews and approves her priorities including her compensation. Scott has not done a review of comparability data for the Head of School's compensation package because Montessori Schools in America serve the wealthy or fully resources while LEMS serves mostly under- resourced kids (never turning a kid away). Therefore, there is no comparability data that we know of.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The board will will be given Form 990 and reviewed at a meeting.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Little Exploreres Montessori Schools makes it a regular practice to discuss the types of hypothetical situations that could result in conflict of interest and then discuss how the Board would manage that potential conflict, so that when a real conflict arises the baord will be ready to handle it with more ease. Should a conflict of interest arise, minutes of the board meetings reflect when a board member discloses that he/she has a conflict of interest and the conflict will be managed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Sherry Kunze, Head of the School, receives a limited compensation if there is any money remaining after she meets her 2 top priorities. The priorities being that all her kids have adequate school supplies, learning curriculum and works, snacks and her teachers are paid.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Steve Kunze and Sherry Kunze are married and both are on the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Scott Knollenberg, an independent Board member, reviews and approves her priorities including her compensation. Scott has not done a review of comparability data for the Head of School's compensation package because Montessori Schools in America serve the wealthy or fully resources while LEMS serves mostly under- resourced kids (never turning a kid away). Therefore, there is no comparability data that we know of.
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