Nonprofit · EIN 06-0766308
AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10017
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,703,402 | $7,418,500 | $284,902 | $9,342,041 | $2,260,429 | $7,081,612 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,838,867 | $7,511,971 | $326,896 | $9,085,541 | $2,445,838 | $6,639,703 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,336,649 | $7,075,001 | $1,261,648 | $8,134,322 | $2,198,586 | $5,935,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,514,699
- Membership dues
- $3,223,336
- Program service revenue
- $3,670,408
- Investment income
- $374,454
- Royalties
- $13,206
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $142,333
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$44,609
- Other revenue
- $143,841
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $62,600
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $766,476
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,379,656
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,702,359
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,802
- Accounting fees
- $33,293
- Travel
- $344,771
- Depreciation
- $114,084
- Program services (functional)
- $6,205,671
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,018,014
- Fundraising (functional)
- $194,815
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,085,541
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,342,041
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,260,429
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,081,612
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $799,718
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,299,101
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,201,108
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $880,504
- Gross unrelated business income
- $110,062
- Gross receipts
- $10,585,386
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1960
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNIR SHIVJI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $286,704 | $17,088 |
| DEB HOFFMAN | SR DIR OF FINANCE & PEOPLE OPS Officer | 50 | $211,981 | $24,030 |
| GINA TALIAFERRO | SR DIR OF EDUCATION & STRAT INIT Key employee | 40 | $183,838 | $17,869 |
| JASON ROTH | SR DIR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,074 | $7,739 |
| MELANIE THIESE | SR DIR OF MEMBERSHIP & SCH ACCRED Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,972 | $10,407 |
| DEAN BLASE | DEPUTY DIR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,910 | $18,316 |
| MARIE CONTI | SR DIR OF COMMUNITY & EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,736 | $14,942 |
| MELAHRINI PAPADIMITRIOU | DIR OF TEACHER EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,727 | $21,483 |
| ANITA HANKS | PRESIDENT FROM 4/2025; VP TO 3/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIRA MOGAJI | PRESIDENT TO 3/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SENOFF-LANGFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BISHOP | VP FROM 4/2025;MEMBER-AT-LG TO 3/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBYN BREIMAN | SEC'Y FROM 4/2025; DIR TO 3/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE PROCTOR | SECRETARY TO 3/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SAYLOR | MEMBER-AT-LARGE FROM 4/2025 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABRINA BINKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WENDY DI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARGARITA DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LUZ CASQUEJO JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SALONI MATHUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MORRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARY BETH RICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEYLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNIR SHIVJI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $243,383 | $11,020 |
| DEB HOFFMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & PEOPLE OPERATIONS Officer | 50 | $208,737 | $14,602 |
| GINA TALIAFERRO | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC INITIAT Key employee | 40 | $182,186 | $17,491 |
| ROTH JASON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,580 | $6,308 |
| MELANIE THIESE | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND SCHOOL ACCREDITA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,873 | $8,332 |
| MARIE CONTI | SR DIR OF COMMUNITY AND EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,692 | $13,852 |
| MELAHRINI PAPADIMITRIOU | DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,731 | $18,349 |
| PORCHA WAFFORD | DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT (TO 6/24) Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,706 | $3,466 |
| AMIRA MOGAJI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY GREEN | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SENOFF-LANGFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BISHOP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA BINKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS EMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA HANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LUZ CASQUEJO JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MORRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE PROCTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH RICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SCHEURLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEYLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUNIR SHIVJI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 55 | $227,312 | $11,075 |
| DEBORAH HOFFMAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 50 | $197,300 | $11,194 |
| GINA TALIAFERRO | SENIOR DIR. OF EDUC AND ST Key employee | 40 | $165,199 | $12,424 |
| ROTH JASON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,996 | $5,903 |
| MELANIE THIESSE | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MEMBERS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,574 | $4,847 |
| MELAHRINI PAPADIMITRIOU | DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,356 | $10,801 |
| PORCHA WAFFORD | DIRECTOR OF EQUITY AND ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,022 | $3,291 |
| AMIRA MOGAJI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SENOFF-LANGFORD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY GREEN | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY BISHOP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA HANKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS EMERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY SCHEURLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY DI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LUZ CASQUEJO JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE ALLEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDACE PROCTOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA SAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SABINA BINKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MORRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SEYLLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY BETH RICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 211 E 43RD ST 7TH FL 262, NEW YORK, NY 10017-4761
- In care of
- % METTA METTASARI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MUNIR SHIVJI, 211 E 43RD ST 7TH FL 262, NEW YORK, NY 10017
- Signed the 990
- MUNIR SHIVJI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (212) 358-1250
- Website
- WWW.AMSHQ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
Mission
THE AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY ("AMS") PROVIDES THE LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCES TO MAKE MONTESSORI A SIGNIFICANT AND ENDURING VOICE IN EDUCATION. AMS SERVES OUR MEMBERS, ADVOCATE FOR QUALITY MONTESSORI EDUCATION, AND CHAMPION MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES.
Program accomplishments
- THE AMS ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING TO THE MONTESSORI COMMUNITY. IN MARCH 2025, THE CONFERENCE BROUGHT TOGETHER NEARLY 4000 EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SCHOOL LEADERS FOR A DYNAMIC, MULTI-DAY EVENT. THE CONFERENCE OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF WORKSHOPS, INFOCUS SESSIONS, AND SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATIONS, ETC. COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS EARLY CHILDHOOD, INFANT AND TODDLER EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, ADMINISTRATION,AND TEACHER EDUCATION. THE EVENT ALSO INCLUDED KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS FROM NOTABLE SPEAKERS.Expenses $1,608,826 · grants $1,000 · revenue $2,390,971
- IN FY 2025, AMS MAINTAINED A BROAD NETWORK OF AMS -AFFILIATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTED ADULT LEARNERS FROM REGISTRATION THROUGH THEIR SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION AND CREDENTIALING.Expenses $706,524 · grants $24,100 · revenue $736,211
- IN FY2025, AMS SUPPORTED BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND SCHOOL MEMBERS BY PROMOTING HIGH STANDARDS ACROSS ITS MONTESSORI SCHOOLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED ACCESS TO VALUABLE MEMBER RESOURCES, INCLUDING BEST PRACTICES, ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AN AWARD-WINNING PUBLICATION, AND A WIDE RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $704,187
- SCHOOL ACCREDITATION, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, PEACE ACTIVITIES, RETREATS, WEBINARS, ARCHIVES, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSExpenses $3,186,134 · grants $37,500 · revenue $607,208
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0766308
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,342,041
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,585,386
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,703,402 | $7,418,500 | $9,342,041 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,838,867 | $7,511,971 | $9,085,541 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,336,649 | $7,075,001 | $8,134,322 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,238,235 | $5,797,088 | $7,200,443 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 06-0766308).
Questions about AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC is 06-0766308.
- Is AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY 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 AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MUNIR SHIVJI.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $286,704 (MUNIR SHIVJI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,703,402, expenses of $7,418,500 and total assets of $9,342,041 at year end.
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