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Guadalupe Montessori School Inc

EIN 85-0306835 · Silver City, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES A PEACEFUL, AND CAREFULLY PLANNED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. ENTITY SUPPORTS CHILDREN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS IN REACHING THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL TO BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
56
Highest pay
$55,395, school direc

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 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. $672,517 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM: PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION PROGRAM TO CHILDREN. THE EDUCATIONL PROGRAM STRIVES TO FOSTER A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING AND ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO EXCEL BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND THE FREEDOM TO DEVELOP CURRENT INTERESTS AND DISCOVER NEW IDEAS. A HIGH VALUE IS PLACED ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE PROGRAM BE FLEXIBLE IN ADDRESSING EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE AND LEARNING STYLE AND IN PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-CONFIDENCE.
  2. $173,341 spent. NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM: PROVIDE A BREAKFAST, SNACK, HOT LUNCH AND AFTERNOON SNACK PROGRAM FOR ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED AT GUADALUPE MONTESSORI SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL HAS ITS OWN KITCHEN IN WHICH WHOLESOME MEALS ARE PREPARED FROM THE BEST INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE, INCLUDING SEASONAL, ORGANIC VEGETABLES, FRESH FROM THE SCHOOL'S GARDEN.
  3. $45,486 spent. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. PROVIDE A SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM TO AREA CHILDREN. SMALL WORKSHOP-STYLE SESSIONS PROVIDE ENGAGED EXPERIENCES IN TOPICS SUCH AS THEATER, PUPPET MAKING, MUSIC, YOGA, FOREIGN LANGUAGES, ART, GARDENING AND COOKING. SUMMER STAFF IS COMPRISED OF LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE ENTHUSIASTIC AND EXPERIENCED IN WORKING WITH CHIDLREN OF DIVERSE AGES.

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 November 6, 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 August 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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