Mountain Meadows Montessori
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to cultivate a supportive, high quality educational environment based on the principles of Maria Montessori, where every child's intellect and spirit of discovery are respected and celebrated, and where each child feels valued and empowered to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. We are committed to fostering mutual respect, compassion, and collaboration preparing learners to engage thoughtfully and contribute meaningfully to the world around them.
- Income
- $330,001
- Spending
- $259,607
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 3.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 89%
- Employees
- 13
- Highest pay
- $45,360, director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 22% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1896% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 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
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 August 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)
- $259,607 spent. Primary Education: Mountain Meadows Montessori provided Montessori-based early childhood education to 24 children aged 3-6, focusing on high quality individualized learning, science and nature based activities, music and art exposure, and preliteracy and mathematics curriculum. Community Engagement: MMM conducted three free workshops for parents on the introduction to the Montessori philosophy, positive discipline, and supporting early literacy of young children in the home. Organized a school-based clothing drive and donated over 100 gathered clothing items to local community charitable organizations. Professional Development: Provided ongoing professional development for our teaching staff, including an early childhood development course that can be credited toward Montessori certification, and incorporated instruction on positive discipline techniques into teacher training. Facility Improvements: Upgraded classroom materials and resources to enhance the learning environment, including new Montessori materials and technology integration with child care management software. Academic Progress: Monitored and reported significant academic progress among students. These examples illustrate how the Montessori school has actively worked towards its educational goals and contributed to the community, thereby fulfilling its exempt purpose.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 December 2024.
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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