Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
“Educational supplies $4,530 Office Expense $1,681 Marketing $1,265 Bank fees $48 Interest $878 Licensing $573 Depreciation $1,199 Payroll fees $199”
Mountain Laurel Montessori
EIN 99-0627449 • 501(c)3 • Philadelphia, PA
NTEE B02
Profile
At Mountain Laurel Montessori, our mission is to foster a nurturing and equitable learning environment where children are inspired by the beauty and wisdom of nature. We are committed to the principles of Montessori education, guiding each child to reach their full potential through hands-on, experiential learning that respects their individuality. By integrating nature-based experiences into our curriculum, we aim to cultivate a deep connection to the environment, promoting sustainability, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our inclusive community embraces diversity and strives to empower every child to become compassionate, confident, and responsible global citizens. Mountain Laurel Montessori envisions an equitable, nature-based school where children thrive outside every day and grow into innovative, empathetic individuals. Through a diverse and inclusive community, we prepare children to contribute meaningfully to a sustainable and harmonious world.
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Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$372,360
Up $372,160 (+186080%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$313,692
Up $313,692 from 2024
Net Assets
Up$58,668
Up $58,468 (+29234%) from 2024
Operations
Revenue
Up$126,636
Up $126,436 (+63218%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$68,053
Up $68,053 from 2024
Net Income
Up$58,583
Up $58,383 (+29192%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $372,360
- Liabilities
- $313,692
- Net assets
- $58,668
- Revenue
- $126,636
- Expenses
- $68,053
- Net income
- $58,583
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Feb 5, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $126,636
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
At Mountain Laurel Montessori, our mission is to foster a nurturing and equitable learning environment where children are inspired by the beauty and wisdom of nature. We are committed to the principles of Montessori education, guiding each child to reach their full potential through hands-on, experiential learning that respects their individuality. By integrating nature-based experiences into our curriculum, we aim to cultivate a deep connection to the environment, promoting sustainability, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our inclusive community embraces diversity and strives to empower every child to become compassionate, confident, and responsible global citizens. Mountain Laurel Montessori envisions an equitable, nature-based school where children thrive outside every day and grow into innovative, empathetic individuals. Through a diverse and inclusive community, we prepare children to contribute meaningfully to a sustainable and harmonious world.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Completed the preparation of the space to welcome students for the 25/26 school year. | $99,000 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caitlin Reusche | Member | FT | $25,827 | - | $25,827 |
| Bosede Bada | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Leah Walker | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Alli Bizon | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Mountain Laurel Montessori
- EIN
- 99-0627449
- Phone
- 6103685095
- Address
- 5261 Ridge Avenue C1-C2, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Signing Officer
- Name
- Caitlin Reusche
- Title
- Teacher Leader and Co-founder
- Phone
- 6103685095
- Signed
- 2026-02-05
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Accounting for Creativity
- Address
- 70 Otis St, Somerville, MA 02145
- Preparer
- Stacey Simon
- Phone
- 6173357300
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20
“Adjustment to opening balance”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24
“Building Improvements and furniture $78,537, Accounts Receivable $300, Prepaid expenses $1,596, Right of Use Asset”
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
“Wildflower Loan $93,100, Deferred Tuition $18,510, Lease Liability 202,082”
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