Civic Intelligence

The Montessori School

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 84-1640780

Jun 01, 2016 to May 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 07, 2017

Organization Profile

View Organization Page

300 Montessori WayChattanooga, TN 37404

(423) 622-6366

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.2%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-2.9%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$2,674,169

Down $79,729 (-2.9%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,852,348

Up $23,478 (+1.3%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$821,821

Down $103,207 (-11%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,996,816

Up $80,067 (+4.2%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,973,338

Up $137,398 (+7.5%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$23,478

Down $57,331 (-71%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,794,985Liabilities 2011: $1,475,148Net Assets 2011: $1,319,8372011Assets 2012: $2,654,618Liabilities 2012: $1,328,766Net Assets 2012: $1,325,8522012Assets 2013: $2,631,224Liabilities 2013: $1,232,855Net Assets 2013: $1,398,3692013Assets 2014: $2,696,178Liabilities 2014: $1,215,865Net Assets 2014: $1,480,3132014Assets 2015: $2,748,621Liabilities 2015: $1,083,291Net Assets 2015: $1,665,3302015Assets 2016: $2,753,898Liabilities 2016: $925,028Net Assets 2016: $1,828,8702016Assets 2017: $2,674,169Liabilities 2017: $821,821Net Assets 2017: $1,852,3482017Assets 2018: $2,580,857Liabilities 2018: $658,990Net Assets 2018: $1,921,8672018Assets 2019: $2,663,311Liabilities 2019: $594,987Net Assets 2019: $2,068,3242019Assets 2021: $3,058,105Liabilities 2021: $692,369Net Assets 2021: $2,365,7362021Assets 2022: $3,238,514Liabilities 2022: $547,330Net Assets 2022: $2,691,1842022Assets 2023: $4,229,627Liabilities 2023: $543,584Net Assets 2023: $3,686,0432023Assets 2024: $4,255,454Liabilities 2024: $518,338Net Assets 2024: $3,737,1162024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,674,169
Liabilities$821,821
Net Assets$1,852,348
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2011: $1,700,090Expenses 2011: $1,483,846Net Income 2011: $216,2442011Revenue 2012: $1,669,836Expenses 2012: $1,663,821Net Income 2012: $6,0152012Revenue 2013: $1,728,482Expenses 2013: $1,655,965Net Income 2013: $72,5172013Revenue 2014: $1,722,196Expenses 2014: $1,640,252Net Income 2014: $81,9442014Revenue 2015: $1,911,820Expenses 2015: $1,744,006Net Income 2015: $167,8142015Revenue 2016: $1,916,749Expenses 2016: $1,835,940Net Income 2016: $80,8092016Revenue 2017: $1,996,816Expenses 2017: $1,973,338Net Income 2017: $23,4782017Revenue 2018: $2,059,573Expenses 2018: $2,023,618Net Income 2018: $35,9552018Revenue 2019: $2,182,866Expenses 2019: $2,020,759Net Income 2019: $162,1072019Revenue 2021: $1,951,216Expenses 2021: $1,770,255Net Income 2021: $180,9612021Revenue 2022: $2,266,929Expenses 2022: $1,941,481Net Income 2022: $325,4482022Revenue 2023: $2,746,219Expenses 2023: $2,267,651Net Income 2023: $478,5682023Revenue 2024: $2,315,404Expenses 2024: $2,301,364Net Income 2024: $14,0402024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,996,816
Expenses$1,973,338
Net Income$23,478
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2016 to May 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 7, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,996,816
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate children in a way that promoes independent learning, emotional growth, and embraces differences using the montessori approach.

To educate children in a way that promotes independent learning, emotional growth and embraces differences using the montessori approach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,959,705$1,812,723▼ $146,982
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$790,797$861,421▲ $70,624
Accounts Receivable$2,244--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,127--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$25$25→ $0
Total Assets$2,753,898$2,674,169▼ $79,729
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$625,966$497,369▼ $128,597
Deferred Revenue$184,538$189,415▲ $4,877
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$114,524$135,037▲ $20,513
Total Liabilities$925,028$821,821▼ $103,207
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,798,536$1,852,348▲ $53,812
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$30,334--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,828,870$1,852,348▲ $23,478
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,753,898$2,674,169▼ $79,729

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,300,511$507,061$1,807,572
Equipment$177,988$346,366$524,354
Land$334,224-$334,224

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2016$32,231$42,984-$5,189$36,772
2015$7,996$39,372-$1,845$32,131
2014$47,276$14,791-$54,071$7,996
2013$29,409$48,254-$3,887$47,276
2012$26,994$48,025-$15,210$29,409
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robyn CarltonPresident
Angela NiemeyerBoard Member
Shawn Kurrelmeier-leeBoard Member
Paula PotterTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$78,406
Program Service Revenue
$1,916,176
Investment Income
$2,234
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$78,406
Change in Net Assets
$23,478

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,996,816
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,996,816
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,996,816
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,407,059
Other Expenses$530,056
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$36,223
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,042,263--$1,042,263
Depreciation Depletion$164,415--$164,415
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$160,367-$160,367
Occupancy$95,410--$95,410
Payroll Taxes$82,556$12,336-$94,892
Comp Disqual Persons$90,580--$90,580
Grants to Domestic Individuals$36,223--$36,223
All Other Expenses$19,732$9,050-$28,782
Insurance$23,351$4,217-$27,568
Other Expenses$20,191--$20,191
Fees for Services Other-$19,146-$19,146
Other Employee Benefits$18,957--$18,957
Interest$16,979--$16,979
Advertising$12,838--$12,838
Office Expenses$4,172--$4,172
Travel-$3,591-$3,591
Fees for Services Accounting-$900-$900
Fees for Services Legal-$651-$651
Total Functional Expenses$1,763,080$210,258$0$1,973,338

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,973,338
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,973,338
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,973,338
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Roberta SpinkHead of SchoolNon-compete PaymentNo-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 2

“Alisa watkins paula potter board board sisters”

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

“To board of directors will review the 990 report annually to make certain the school is in compliance with current irs regulations and to maintain their tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3). 990 is prepared by an independent cpa firm.”

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

“It is the policy of the board that any conflict of interest be disclosed before a transacton is consummated. It is the responsibility of the board, officers, and management to evaluate and disclose any questionable transactions.”

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

“Compensation of the top management official is subject to review and approval of the board of directors. The head of school excuses herself from any discussion on the topic.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Form 990 is available for disclosure to the public upon request. Request can be made at the school administrative offices.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Montessori School
EIN
84-1640780
Phone
4236226366
Address
300 MONTESSORI WAY, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Signing Officer

Name
Paula Potter
Title
Treasurer
Phone
4236226366
Signed
2017-10-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paula Potter
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Tn
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
45
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
The Walls Group
Address
401 CHESTNUT ST STE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
Preparer
Mellanee Walls
Phone
4236641004
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteers assist teachers and the school administration in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, classroom support, committee work and chaperone services.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“Temporarily restricted funds are used for tuition assistance and capital improvements.”

Raw XML Appendix394 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0true
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0114524
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0135037
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt02244
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT PROMOTES INDEPENDENT LEARNING, EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND EMBRACES DIFFERENCES USING THE MONTESSORI APPROACH.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt012838
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt012838
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt078406
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt09050
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt019732
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt028782
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0false
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0PEG EVERTS
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum04236226366
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0300 MONTESSORI WAY
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0CHATTANOOGA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TN
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd037404
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0true
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt025
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt025
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0160367
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0160367
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt090580
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt090580
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt078406
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt036223
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt02234
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0530056
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt01916176
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt023478
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01407059
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01973338
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt01996816
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt0184538
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt0189415
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0164415
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0164415
IRS990/Desc0EDUCATION OF 243 STUDENTS DURING THE REGULAR SCHOOL YEAR AND 62 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. PROVIDED TRAINING AND PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS FROM ONE YEAR OF AGE THROUGH THE EIGHTH GRADE.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt045
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01763080
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0true
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0900
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt0900
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0651
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0651
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt019146
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt019146
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0ANGELA NIEMEYER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1PAULA POTTER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2ROBYN CARLTON
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3SHAWN KURRELMEIER-LEE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1TREASURER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr02004
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt04
IRS990/GrantAmt036223
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt036223
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt036223
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0true
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01996816
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0true
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt04
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04217
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt023351
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt027568
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt016979
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt016979
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt02234
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt02234
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt031
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0853427
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt01959705
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt01812723
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt02666150
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0TN
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0TO EDUCATE CHILDREN IN A WAY THAT PROMOES INDEPENDENT LEARNING, EMOTIONAL GROWTH, AND EMBRACES DIFFERENCES USING THE MONTESSORI APPROACH.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/BOYAmt0625966
IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt0497369
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt01828870
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt01852348
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt095410
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt095410
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04172
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt04172
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018957
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt018957
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0SCHOOL PROGRAMS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1OTHER
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2CLASSROOM EXPENSE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3ANNUAL FUND EXPENSE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt077831
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt129018
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt228564
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt320191
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt077831
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt129018
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt228564
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt320191
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01042263
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt01042263
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012336
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt082556
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt094892
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt01127
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0PAULA POTTER
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0TUITION
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1PROGRAM FEES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc2OTHER INCOME
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01835321
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt180752
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt2103
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01835321
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt180752
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt2103
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt056994
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt038805
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt02175
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0532795
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt01857580
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt080809
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt01264340
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01835940
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01916749
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt023478
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0790797
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt0861421
IRS990ScheduleA/SchoolInd0X
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt01300511
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0507061
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01807572
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt032231
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt042984
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt036772
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt036223
IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt05189
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt07996
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt039372
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt032131
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt013392
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt01845
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt047276
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt014791
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt07996
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt054071
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt029409
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt048254
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt047276
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt026500
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt03887
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt026994
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/ContributionsAmt048025
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt029409
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt030400
IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/OtherExpendituresAmt015210
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0177988
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt0346366
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0524354
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt01973338
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt0334224
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0334224
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt01996816
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE USED FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt01812723
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt01973338
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01996816
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01996816
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt01973338
IRS990ScheduleE/ComplianceWithRevProc7550Ind0true
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAdmissPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceAthltProgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEducPlcyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceEmplmFcultyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceOtherActyInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceSchsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceStdntsRghtsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/DiscriminateRaceUseOfFcltsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRcvdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/GovernmentFinancialAidRvkdInd0false
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfAllSolInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainCpyOfBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainRacialCompRecsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/MaintainScholarshipsRecsInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/NondiscriminatoryPolicyStmtInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PlcyPblczdViaBroadcastMediaInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/PolicyStmtInBrochuresEtcInd0true
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0POLICY IS PUBLICIZED IN NEWSPAPER ADS SOLICITING ADMISSIONS AND IN ADMISSION DOCUMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE E, LINE 3
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0false
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0TUITION ASSISTANCE
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt036223
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0TUITION
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CRITERIA FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. UPON APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE, THE ELIGIBILITY OF THE STUDENT IS REVIEWED AND ASSESSED BY APPROVED PROCEDURES.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm0ROBERTA SPINK
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0HEAD OF SCHOOL
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/SharingOfRevenuesInd0false
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/TransactionDesc0NON-COMPETE PAYMENT
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0VOLUNTEERS ASSIST TEACHERS AND THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CLASSROOM SUPPORT, COMMITTEE WORK AND CHAPERONE SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALISA WATKINS PAULA POTTER BOARD BOARD SISTERS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE 990 REPORT ANNUALLY TO MAKE CERTAIN THE SCHOOL IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT IRS REGULATIONS AND TO MAINTAIN THEIR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AS A 501(C)(3). 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOARD THAT ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE DISCLOSED BEFORE A TRANSACTON IS CONSUMMATED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE AND DISCLOSE ANY QUESTIONABLE TRANSACTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL IS SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE HEAD OF SCHOOL EXCUSES HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR DISCLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. REQUEST CAN BE MADE AT THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0true
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt030334
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd0true
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt02753898
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt02674169
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt02753898
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt02674169
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt078406
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt045
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0210258
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01763080
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01973338
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0925028
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0821821
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0925028
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0821821
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt01828870
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt01852348
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01763080
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt01916176
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt02234
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt01916176
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01996816
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt035
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt02753898
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt02674169
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03591
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt03591
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01798536
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01852348
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt04
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt04
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0true
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02017-02-10 21:41:12Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0PAULA POTTER
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0TREASURER
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum04236226366
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02017-10-07
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0MONT
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0841640780
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum04236226366
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0300 MONTESSORI WAY
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0CHATTANOOGA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TN
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd037404
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId09E232FB0CDFD68975C5D41C5D560B93869B594CE
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId00A9C64E54B10652A5257E6D2AD1B6A682495EC9D
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0208167848
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE WALLS GROUP
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt0401 CHESTNUT ST STE 200
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0CHATTANOOGA
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TN
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd037402
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum04236641004
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02017-10-10
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0MELLANEE WALLS
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02017-10-16T16:08:14-04:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02016-06-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02017-05-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02016

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,674,169
Liabilities
$821,821
Net assets
$1,852,348
Revenue
$1,996,816
Expenses
$1,973,338
Net income
$23,478
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$0.52$3.74$2.32$2.30$0.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.23$0.54$3.69$2.75$2.27$0.48
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.55$2.69$2.27$1.94$0.33
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$0.69$2.37$1.95$1.77$0.18
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.59$2.07$2.18$2.02$0.16
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.66$1.92$2.06$2.02$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$0.82$1.85$2.00$1.97$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.93$1.83$1.92$1.84$0.08
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$1.08$1.67$1.91$1.74$0.17
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.70$1.22$1.48$1.72$1.64$0.08
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$1.23$1.40$1.73$1.66$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.65$1.33$1.33$1.67$1.66$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.79$1.48$1.32$1.70$1.48$0.22