North Shore Montessori School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 857 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
North Shore Montessori School is committed to providing enriched, nuturing, and appropriate educational experience in a prepared Montessori enviroment while meeting New York State requirements.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 11.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 93%
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $121,890, head of school
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 857 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $711,074 spent. Children's House - The Children's House is the heart of the Montessori program. It provides preparation for grade school at the preschool level. The program is designed for children aged 3 to 5 years and meets 2,3, or 5 days a week for either a half day or full day. The Children's House classroom environment allows for the balance of structure and flexibility that allows for the natural development of each child's physical, emotional and cognitive skills. The day is designed to allow children the freedom to explore the prepared classroom environment and complete work in each of the main areas of learning: Mathematics, Practical Life, Language Arts, Sensorial and Culture. Concepts are introduced by the teacher in individual, small group, and whole group lessons. Children are allowed uninterrupted blocks of time to explore new concepts through the hands of use of self-correcting materials which promote independence. Teachers are always observing to see when children are ready for new concepts and curriculum is designed for each individual child.
- $279,367 spent. Stepping Stones The Stepping Stones program is for children 18 months to 36 months old. The toddler program appropriately accommodates the very young childs sensitive period for language by offering creative and intriguing concepts to expand his/her growing vocabulary. Joining conversations, listening to stories, classifying objects and learning songs and poems all nurture their budding language skills. To help smooth their initial social interactions, the toddlers learn to use words for feelings they experience in themselves and others. Many of the activities in the toddler program highlight the self-help skills that lead to independence. Since this is an age of very strong imitation, the teacher constantly model appropriate social skills, good manners, and consideration of others. The Stepping Stones classroom is set up to foster an environment of freedom and explorations.
- $127,027 spent. Kindergarten The full Day Kindergarten program at NSMS provides a strong foundation for success in primary school education. This advance education is based upon the Montessori approach which fosters authentic learning based on the childs individual needs and interests rather than the needs and interest of the entire group. A Montessori education is extremely well-rounded; combining a progressively challenging curriculum incorporating Math, Science, Technology, Language, Cultural Studies and Practical Life Skills to develop a deeper understanding of academic subjects while simultaneous focusing on physical, emotional and character developments.
- $38,374 spent. Before Care / After Care / Enrichment Programs:North Shore Montessori School is committed to meeting the needs of the families within our school community. As a result of those needs, programs such as before care and after care are offered each academic day. For our older students, we offer enrichment programs such as cooking, instrumental music, language and sports programs. All of these program combined enrich the learning experience for our families at NSMS. Summer Camp:North Shore Montessori School is committed to meeting the needs of the families within our school community. As a result of those needs, we offer a summer camp program that begins the week following the end of the school year and end two weeks before the new school year begins. This program offers indoor and outdoor activities, including water play and weekly enrichment programs based on a designed theme.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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