Montessori Elementary at Highland Park

EIN 85-0736138 • 501(c)3 • Chattanooga, TN

Profile

The mission of montessori elementary at highland park is to cultivate ambitious, fearless learners through intellectually-stimulating, interactive experiences that awaken curiosity, nurture advanced thinking, and promotoe independence.

PO Box 3804Chattanooga, TN 37404

www.mehp.org

Siviq Scores

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

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

23%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

54%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

18%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

$3,751,558

Up $1,291,503 (+52%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$303,355

Down $29,661 (-8.9%) from 2024

Net Assets

$3,448,203

Up $1,321,164 (+62%) from 2024

Operations

Liabilities / Revenue28th percentile Net Margin76th percentile

Revenue

$5,845,778

Up $1,146,927 (+24%) from 2024

Expenses

$4,524,614

Up $491,202 (+12%) from 2024

Net Income

$1,321,164

Up $655,725 (+99%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$3,751,558

Liabilities$303,355

Net Assets$3,448,203

Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$5,845,778

Expenses$4,524,614

Net Income$1,321,164

Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing

Assets: $3,751,558
Liabilities: $303,355
Net assets: $3,448,203
Revenue: $5,845,778
Expenses: $4,524,614
Net income: $1,321,164

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$3.75	$0.30	$3.45	$5.85	$4.52	$1.32
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$2.46	$0.33	$2.13	$4.70	$4.03	$0.67
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.66	$0.20	$1.46	$3.80	$3.27	$0.53
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.02	$0.10	$0.92	$3.60	$2.67	$0.92

Latest Filing Detail

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed: Feb 2, 2026
Return Version: 2024v5.5
Gross Receipts: $5,845,778

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$1,614,886	$2,893,965	▲ $1,279,079
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds	$1,277,690	$2,782,624	▲ $1,504,934
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds	$517,071	$429,388	▼ $87,683
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$332,278	$236,191	▼ $96,087
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund	$332,278	$236,191	▼ $96,087
Pledges and Grants Receivable	$5,000	$80,000	▲ $75,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	-	$9,352	-
Total Assets	$2,460,055	$3,751,558	▲ $1,291,503
Other Assets Total	$507,891	$532,050	▲ $24,159
Liabilities
Other Liabilities	$314,778	$235,719	▼ $79,059
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$18,238	$67,636	▲ $49,398
Total Liabilities	$333,016	$303,355	▼ $29,661
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$2,127,039	$3,448,203	▲ $1,321,164
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$2,460,055	$3,751,558	▲ $1,291,503

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Equipment	$180,152	$324,029	$504,181
Buildings	$56,039	$9,936	$65,975
Other Assets Org	$1,284	-	-

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Sue Anne Wells	Chair
Alexia Phinizey	Board Member
Dalya Qualls White	Board Member
Hal North	Board Member
John Germ	Board Member
Keith Sanford	Board Member
Mclain Maclellan	Board Member
Rebecca Stern	Board Member
Shewanee Howard-baptiste	Board Member
Susan Stein	Board Member
Tom White	Board Member
Elaine Swafford	Executive Director
Keith King	Secretary

Highest Paid Contractors

Contractor	Services	Location	Compensation
Laughing Sprouts	Food Services	700 S HAWTHORNE ST, Chattanooga, TN 37404	$216,861
Chattanooga Bus Company	Transportation Service	10010 MEADOWSTONE DRIVE, Apison, TN 37302	$110,906

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $5,751,703
Program Service Revenue: $0
Investment Income: $94,075
Other Revenue: $0
All Other Contributions: $856,837
Change in Net Assets: $1,321,164

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $5,845,552
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements: $226
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990: $513,806
Other Revenue Adjustments: $226
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $6,359,358
Total Revenue per Form 990: $5,845,778

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$3,197,296
Other Expenses	$1,327,318
Total Fundraising Expense	$161,743
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$2,340,117	$261,562	$62,264	$2,663,943
Fees for Services Other	$574,223	$151,780	$68,032	$794,035
Other Employee Benefits	$268,627	$39,144	$11,486	$319,257
Payroll Taxes	$187,059	$21,978	$5,059	$214,096
Depreciation Depletion	-	$106,455	-	$106,455
Occupancy	$69,930	$16,138	$297	$86,365
Insurance	-	$33,832	-	$33,832
Advertising	$19,894	$4,721	$20	$24,635
Other Expenses	$11,578	$13,076	$7,821	$11,578
Travel	$4,805	-	-	$4,805
All Other Expenses	-	$226	-	$226
Total Functional Expenses	$3,691,577	$671,294	$161,743	$4,524,614

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$5,059,188
Total Expenses per Form 990	$4,524,614
Expenses per Audited Statements	$4,415,994
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990	$643,194
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements	$108,620
Other Expense Adjustments	$108,620

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Related Organizations and Partnerships

Related Tax-Exempt Organizations

Organization	Location	Activity	Code	Public Charity	Controlled
THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION	Chattanooga, TN	To Raise Money for Montessori Elementary at Highland Park	501(c)(3)	Line 11	No

Transactions with Related Organizations

Organization	Type	Method	Amount
THE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION	C	Cash Value	$100,000

Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

Liability	Amount
Deferred Inflows From Pensions	$126,873
Payroll Withholdings	$85,721
Deferred Inflows From Other Post-employment Benefits	$13,591
Net Post-employment Benefit Plan Liability	$5,019
Net Pension Liability	$4,515

Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant: No
Annual disclosure for covered persons: Yes
Audit committee: No
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: 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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The business manager reviews and approves form 990 before filing it annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director must promptly and fully report to the board chair any situation that may create a conflict of interest. Montessori elementary sends a copy of the policy statement and the conflict of interest disclosure statement annually to be signed by each director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors review and approve the executive director's salary annually. No directors are compensated. The organization has no key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents are made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name: Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
EIN: 85-0736138
Phone: 4235419822
Address: PO BOX 3804, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Signing Officer

Name: Dr Elaine Swafford
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 4235419822
Signed: 2026-02-02
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Dr Elaine Swafford
Formed: 2020
Legal Domicile: Tn
Voting Board Members: 13
Independent Board Members: 13
Employees: 91
Volunteers: 41

Preparer

Firm: Johnson Hickey & Murchison Pc
Address: 2215 OLAN MILLS DR, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Preparer: Sherri Anderson
Phone: 4237560052

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contracted services: program service expenses 574,223. Management and general expenses 151,780. Fundraising expenses 68,032. Total expenses 794,035.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Literature regarding uncertain tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained. The school does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and accordingly, it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. For the period ended june 30, 2025, there were no interest or penalties recorded and included in the these financial statements. The returns for the years ended june 30,2022 and beyond remain subject to examination.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“IN-KIND ADJUSTMENT 226.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Capital outlay 10,368. Pension expense 118,630. Compensated absences 390.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Depreciation 106,455. Closed teacher opeb plan 1,939. Miscellaneous expense 226.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	0	LITERATURE REGARDING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR TAX RETURN PURPOSES WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE ARE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND ACCORDINGLY, IT WILL NOT RECOGNIZE ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, THERE WERE NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECORDED AND INCLUDED IN THE THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30,2022 AND BEYOND REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	2	CAPITAL OUTLAY 10,368. PENSION EXPENSE 118,630. COMPENSATED ABSENCES 390.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	3	DEPRECIATION 106,455. CLOSED TEACHER OPEB PLAN 1,939. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 226.
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IRS990ScheduleE/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	1	THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM HAMILTON COUNTY'S BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM, IDEA PROGRAM, AND TITLE I GRANTS. ALSO RECEIVED FEDERAL MONIES THAT FLOW THROUGH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VIA THE USDA BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	0	THE BUSINESS MANAGER REVIEWS AND APPROVES FORM 990 BEFORE FILING IT ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt	1	EACH DIRECTOR MUST PROMPTLY AND FULLY REPORT TO THE BOARD CHAIR ANY SITUATION THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SENDS A COPY OF THE POLICY STATEMENT AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY TO BE SIGNED BY EACH DIRECTOR.

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