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Northwood Montessori School Inc

EIN 74-1827630 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MONTESSORI SCHOOL TO CARE FOR AND EDUCATE CHILDREN AGES 2 1/2 TO 7 YEARS OLD. THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL PROVIDED CARE AND EDUCATION FOR 58 STUDENTS DURING THE TAX YEAR IN AN AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY SETTING.

Income
$597,471
Spending
$592,372
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
18

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs.

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

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
  1. $531,868 spent. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE NON-PROFIT IS THE EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE CYPRESS NORTHWEST HOUSTON COMMUNITY. TUITION IS AFFORDABLE AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AS FUNDS PERMIT. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR 58 STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE. HOME ENVIRONMENT AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED ALSO. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO SOME STUDENTS AND TUITION WAS DESIGNED TO BE AFFORDABLE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
  2. $9,437 spent. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE NON-PROFIT IS THE EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE CYPRESS NORTHWEST HOUSTON COMMUNITY. TUITION IS AFFORDABLE AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AS FUNDS PERMIT. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR 58 STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE. HOME ENVIRONMENT AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED ALSO. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO SOME STUDENTS AND TUITION WAS DESIGNED TO BE AFFORDABLE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
  3. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE NON-PROFIT IS THE EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE STUDENTS IN THE CYPRESS NORTHWEST HOUSTON COMMUNITY. TUITION IS AFFORDABLE AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AS FUNDS PERMIT. THE SCHOOL PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR 58 STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH FIRST GRADE. HOME ENVIRONMENT AND AFTERSCHOOL CARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED ALSO. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED TO SOME STUDENTS AND TUITION WAS DESIGNED TO BE AFFORDABLE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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

  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 June 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 May 1975.

    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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