Yucca Blossom Montessori
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMPASSIONATE AND THOUGHTFUL GUIDANCE.We are committed to Dr. Montessoris vision of a more peaceful worldthrough creating an environment that supports the developmental needsof the whole person. IN DOING SO, WE BELIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WILL CULTIVATE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.
- Income
- $467,853
- Spending
- $459,074
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- -17.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 74%
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 28
- Highest pay
- $38,810, president
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
Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
- $332,077 spent. Youngest Children's Community (Ages 15 Months - 3 Years)This program provides a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment for ouryoungest learners. Children engage in freely chosen activities that support gross and fine motor development, language acquisition, and practical life skills. By participating in daily self-care tasks and hands-on exploration, they build confidence, independence, and trust in their surroundings. Over the past year, 12 children have benefited from this foundational early learning experience, fostering essential skills that support lifelong learning.Children's House & Spark Program (Ages 3 - 7 Years)Our Children's House classroom is designed to promote functional Independence, taskpersistence, and self-regulation through purposeful, hands-on learning. The environment includes materials that enhance sensory perception, literacy, and mathematical understanding, as well as opportunities for creative expression and social development. The Spark Program, offered in the afternoons, allows learners to engage in real-world problem-solving through play, exploration, and continued Montessori-based activities. Over the past year, 24 students have participated In Children's House and Spark, gaining foundational academic and life skills that set them up for future success.Yucca Studios: First Grade Through Middle School (Ages 6 - 15 Years)Yucca Studios provides a learner-driven education that blends self-paced academics,Socratic discussions, and hands-on real-world experiences. Students engage in quests(interdisciplinary projects), apprenticeships, and entrepreneurial pursuits that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This program empowers learners to take ownership of their education, preparing them to navigate an ever-changing world with confidence. Over the past year, 22 students have engaged in this program, completing quests, launching personal projects, and participating in real-world apprenticeships.
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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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