2025-12-22T11:03:35-05:00 2025-06-30 205907840 Ketcham & Associates LLC 202 Mountain Avenue Westfield NJ 07090 990 2024-07-01 221853399 PRINCETON MONTESSORI SOCIETY % ANDREA OBRIAN PRIN 6099244594 487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540 ANDREA OBRIAN Executive Director 6099244594 2025-11-17 true true STEVEN KETCHAM CPA P01439801 9082324618 2025-12-22 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Andrea OBrian 487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540 9402228 false X WWW.PRINCETONMONTESSORI.ORG X 1968 NJ PMS is committed to nurturing each childs potential and passion for learning through the values and principles of the Montessori philosophy. Bold, curious, and resilient, our students grow to be independent in spirit, socially responsible, and confident in shaping their future. 11 11 100 11 0 0 118856 110402 9271737 9122225 183478 169601 0 9574071 9402228 1341342 1206682 0 5007420 5227365 0 41836 2532367 2783639 8881129 9217686 692942 184542 9274151 9417872 9204010 9064618 70141 353254 PMS is committed to nurturing each childs potential and passion for learning through the values and principles of the Montessori philosophy. Bold, curious, and resilient, our students grow to be independent in spirit, socially responsible, and confident in shaping their future. false false 7768393 1206682 9387463 Princeton Montessori Society completed the third year of its three-year strategic plan, built on three pillars: -Programs: Deliver strong academics and student-focused learning grounded in Montessori principles. -People: Foster a diverse, inclusive community that values each individual and ensures respect and belonging for students, staff, and families - Prosperity: Apply our mission and values to sustain PMonts service to children and adult learners for generations. 7768393 true true false false false false true false false true true false false false true false true false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 52 0 true 100 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ X Betty Chin 6099244594 487 Cherry Valley Road Princeton NJ 08540 Andrea OBrian Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X X 148305 0 6212 Betty Chin Director of Finance 40.00 0.00 X 126178 0 135 Dorothy Paul PCTE Director 40.00 0.00 X 111265 0 1257 James Chambers Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Scott Eckstein Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Egbert Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rehana Farrell Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beverly Smith Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Ni Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Caroline Scriven Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chance Van Sciver Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Justin Yi Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rita Zetterberg Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ankit Vahia Board of Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 385748 0 7604 3 false true false 110402 110402 Tuition revenue 611710 9094006 9094006 Other income 611710 28219 28219 9122225 169601 169601 0 9402228 9122225 0 169601 1206682 1206682 385748 83449 302299 4003129 3603803 365183 34143 507109 426040 77124 3945 331379 278403 50398 2578 7692 7692 23084 23084 495553 495553 73467 71707 1760 50241 50241 177786 170159 7627 72194 72194 224378 224378 533644 341533 192111 150287 126261 22856 1170 Direct educational expenses 423144 423144 Supplies 45243 45243 Telephone 30440 29134 1306 Maintenance and repairs 324261 310349 13912 152225 84739 67486 9217686 7768393 1407457 41836 4468 24890 2737602 1092336 354977 76351 51396 56996 73367 16438311 11237560 5345865 5200751 401136 2706387 296756 268745 9274151 9417872 391005 426039 2642134 2622835 6155186 6004030 15685 11714 9204010 9064618 X 17141 298754 53000 54500 70141 353254 9274151 9417872 184542 98571 0 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 1 6.00 1 1 1 false true 53000 501500 554500 53000 53000 53000 53000 53000 53000 53000 53000 0.90170 0.09830 false false 445781 445781 14736405 10306982 4429423 1016334 872609 143725 239791 57969 181822 5200751 Lease liability 11714 11714 8294117 98571 98571 8195546 1206682 1206682 9402228 8011004 8011004 1206682 1206682 9217686 Part XI, Line 4b-Other revenue not included on Sch D but on 990 On audited financial statements tuition assistance is reflected as a reduction to tuition revenue. Part XII, Line 4b-Other expenses not included on Sch D but on 990 On audited financial statements tuition assistance is reflected as a reduction to tuition revenue. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Description of nondiscriminatory policy (Question 3) It is the policy of Organization not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in its educational programs and its related policies and procedures. true Tuition assistance for students attending PMS Programs 1206682 FMV-comparable fees Tuition assistance X true true X false false false false false false Andrea OBrian Executive Director 148305 6212 154517 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The 990 form and the related schedules are provided to and reviewed by select members of the board as well as management prior to submittal to the respective tax agencies. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c All board members as well as key employees and management are required to immediately disclose any relationship that may potentially give rise to a conflict of interest. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation for Head of School is discussed and set by the board of directors and is reviewed per annum. Remainder of senior administration is approved through the budget process which is evaluated and reviewed annually. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b All compensation for key personnel is approved through the budget process by the board of directors which is evaluated and reviewed annually. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization makes available its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and other policies and procedures upon request. The financial statements are also made available upon request. The 990 filing and the related schedules are made available upon request and can also be found on Guidestar.com, which is an independent entity that makes available via their website certain nonprofit information including but not limited to the Form 990. General explanation attachment Continued Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4a:The Highlights of year threes progress are as follows:Programs-Organized an Elementary Activity Night to provide mingling between Upper Elementary and Lower Elementary students, parents, and guardians-Broadened after-school programming to encourage students physical, social, and emotional growth.Enhanced the teacher training center (PCTE) by appointing new leadership.People-Maintained quarterly events to encourage interaction among faculty and staff members. -Created the roles of Montessori Student Support Specialist in Upper and Lower school to address students social and emotional needs better-Increased alum involvement and improved parent-teacher collaboration by hosting regular events, including a Grandfriends Day event.-Boosted parent engagement activities, including a Book Club for parents.Prosperity-Created a new org chart for distributed leadership responsibilities and a clearer reporting structure.-Established a PMonts Endowment Fund for sustainability.-Progressed campus upgrades, including an outdoor classroom and stormwater management plan.