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Montverde Academy

EIN 59-0657329 · Montverde, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS WITH A PASSION FOR KNOWLEDGE, GLOBAL VISION AND INNOVATION WHILE DEVELOPING CHARACTER IN A NUTURING AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. MONTVERDE ACADEMY IS A COEDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL THAT SERVES GRADES PRE-K 3-12. OUR BOARDING PROGRAM SERVES GRADES 7-12 AND POST-GRADUATE STUDIES.AT THE HEART OF THE MONTVERDE ACADEMY EXPERIENCE IS AN ENGAGING AND CHALLENGING ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES STUDENTS THE DESIRE AND SKILLS TO ACHIEVE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM, STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN FINE ARTS, ATHLETICS, SCHOOL CLUBS, AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. OUR STAFF MEMBERS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS ARE PART OF A CLOSE-KNIT, DEEPLY CARING COMMUNITY. WE EMPHASIZE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS TO HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE IN OUR STUDENTS, AND EACH ONE OF THEM IS A VALUED COMMUNITY MEMBER. WITH ITS CULTURAL DIVERSITY, MONTVERDE ACADEMY DRAWS STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. OUR INTERNATIONAL CHARACTER ADD

Income
$41.1 million
Spending
$40.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
417
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$437,244, head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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)
  1. $35.7 million spent. MONTVERDE ACADEMY IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY, COEDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING GRADES PK 3-12. THE BOARDING PROGRAM SERVES GRADES 7-12 AND POSTGRADUATE. AT THE HEART OF THE MONTVERDE ACADEMY EXPERIENCE IS AN ENGAGING AND CHALLENGING ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT GIVES STUDENTS THE DESIRE AND SKILLS TO ACHIEVE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS. OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM, STUDENTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEIR TALENTS AND ABILITIES THROUGH INVOLVMENT IN FINE ARTS, ATHLETICS, SCHOOL CLUBS, AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. AVERAGE ENROLLMENT DURING THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,460 STUDENTS. APPROXIMATELY 235 STUDENTS ARE HOUSED ON CAMPUS; THE REMAINING STUDENTS ARE DAY STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1948.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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