Nonprofit · EIN 03-0405437
MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC
Also known as KOHALA STARS PRESCHOOL
Tax-exempt · KAMUELA, HI 96743
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $532,857 | $594,888 | -$62,031 | $321,970 | $8,954 | $313,016 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $606,731 | $559,161 | $47,570 | $390,604 | $15,557 | $375,047 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $456,927 | $479,236 | -$22,309 | $500,843 | $173,366 | $327,477 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,745
- Program service revenue
- $517,092
- Investment income
- $20
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,722
- Other salaries and wages
- $270,324
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $425,720
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,755
- Occupancy
- $81,553
- Travel
- $1,731
- Depreciation
- $14,021
- Program services (functional)
- $507,846
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,042
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $390,604
- Total assets, end of year
- $321,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,954
- Net assets, end of year
- $313,016
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $15,180
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $309,055
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,961
- Gross receipts
- $532,857
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2001
- State of legal domicile
- HI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE BECKETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $50,020 | $5,006 |
| DEBBIE LAWRENCE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $12,697 | $0 |
| GORDON KARSIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA KISHI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES EFSTATION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE BECKETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 60 | $46,392 | $5,916 |
| DEBBIE LAWRENCE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $10,968 | $0 |
| GORDON KARSIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA KISHI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES EFSTATION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS MONSEF III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE BECKETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,844 | $5,461 |
| DEBBIE LAWRENCE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 11 | $13,479 | $0 |
| GORDON KARSIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA KISHI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM EFSTATION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| DARIUS MONSEF III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 967, KAMUELA, HI 96743-0967
- In care of
- % BONNIE BECKETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BONNIE BECKETT, PO BOX 115, KAPAAU, HI 96755
- Signed the 990
- JAMES EFSTATION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (808) 887-9214
- Return prepared by
- VERITY CPAS
Mission
MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII (MECH) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, STATE LICENSED MONTESSORI PRIMARY, PRE-PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL, SERVING CHILDREN BETWEEN TWO AND SEVEN YEARS OF AGE. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Program accomplishments
- PRIMARY PROGRAM (AGES 3-6) INCLUDES: SCIENCE AND NATURE MUSIC AND MOVEMENT SENSORIAL COOKING AND NUTRITION CULTURAL AWARENESS HISTORY GEOGRAPHY LANGUAGE ARTS MATHEMATICSExpenses $328,219 · revenue $345,687
- PRE-PRIMARY PROGRAM (AGES 2-3) INCLUDES RESPONSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION TO HELP BUILD SKILLS IN: SENSORY AND PERCEPTION SELF-HELP LANGUAGE PHYSICAL AND MOTOR SKILLS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTHExpenses $179,627 · revenue $171,405
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0405437
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $321,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $532,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $532,857 | $594,888 | $321,970 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $606,731 | $559,161 | $390,604 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $456,927 | $479,236 | $500,843 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $465,984 | $466,912 | $530,991 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0405437).
Questions about MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC
- What is the EIN of MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC is 03-0405437.
- Is MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BONNIE BECKETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,020 (BONNIE BECKETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER OF HAWAII INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $532,857, expenses of $594,888 and total assets of $321,970 at year end.
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