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Nonprofit · EIN 06-1320335

MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC

Tax-exempt · MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042

Financials

$736K$462K2022$545K$547K2023$625K$566K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$624,763$565,553$59,210$1,888,264$10,192$1,878,072
June 30, 2024990$544,589$547,194-$2,605$1,763,597$32,670$1,730,927
June 30, 2023990$736,037$461,893$274,144$1,692,606$17,715$1,674,891
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$577,040
of which government grants
$100,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$58,458
Net gain from sales of assets
-$19,608
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,735
Other revenue
-$10,735

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$232,959
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$90,909
Other salaries and wages
$129,448
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$244,501
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,440
Travel
$291
Depreciation
$3,472
Program services (functional)
$431,472
Management and general (functional)
$134,081

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,763,597
Total assets, end of year
$1,888,264
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,192
Net assets, end of year
$1,878,072
Land, buildings and equipment
$192,518
Publicly traded securities
$1,202,213
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,878,072
Gross receipts
$1,088,503
Employees
12
Volunteers
405
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
NJ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MASIEL RODRIQUEZ-VARSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$92,159
SARAH HUDSON-PLUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WIL HYLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NORRINDA BROWNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAMILLAH KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEANNE KORBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW RUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE GREENBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH RODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAWAINA TURNER-DONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAURABH KAPURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH RICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA TROUPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY GRANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARIBEL MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GABBIE GARZADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DESIREE BURGOSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIDGET PLACEKCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARY BETH ROSENTHALSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOYCE R MICHAELSONFOUNDER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GREG FOSTERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW RUSSMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MASIEL RODRIQUEZ-VARSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$89,204
SARAH HUDSON-PLUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WIL HYLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARINA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELRICO BLANCOFLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NORRINDA HAYATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAMILLAH KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEANNE KORBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW RUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE GREENBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH RODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAWAINA TURNER-DONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAURABH KAPURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH RICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA TROUPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID OSCARDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY GRANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIBEL MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GABBIE GARZA-NOADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DESIREE BURGOSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BRIDGET PLACEKCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARY BETH ROSENTHALSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOYCE R MICHAELSONFOUNDER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GREG FOSTERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW RUSSMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MASIEL RODRIQUEZ-VARSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$87,500
DAVID CALDWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH HUDSON-PLUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
WIL HYLTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DESIREE BURGOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARINA MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIDGET PLACEKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELRICO BLANCOFLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NORRINDA HAYATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KAMILLAH KNIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEANNE KORBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW RUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE GREENBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUTH RODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY BETH ROSENTHALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TAWAINA TURNER-DONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAURABH KAPURDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH RICHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOYCE R MICHAELSONFOUNDER AND CHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
GREG FOSTERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MATTHEW RUSSMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JESSICA TROUPEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAVID OSCARCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
EMILY GRANDCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
22 VALLEY RD, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-2709
Signed the 990
BRIDGET PLACEK, PRESIDENT
Phone
(877) 442-6333
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO BOOST A HIGH QUALITY, INTEGRATED PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL 6,000 MONTCLAIR STUDENTS. BY PROVIDING GRANTS, RUNNING PROGRAMS, BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND LEADING EVENTS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOLISTIC AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • NAVEGADORES ESCOLARES - THIS PROGRAM MATCHES ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (STUDENTS) AND THEIR FAMILIES, WITH NAVEGADORES (NAVIGATORS) VOLUNTEER FAMILIES. THESE FAMILIES GIVE SUPPORT WITH SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, REGISTRATIONS, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT. WE HAVE SUPPORTED 130+ NAVEGADORES FAMILIES.
    Expenses $97,791 · grants $97,791
  • EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE GRANTS - MFEE AWARDS GRANTS TO MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THAT WILL HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT IN THE CLASSROOM. PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED ON THE QUALITY OF THE APPLICATION, DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THE PROJECT, AND THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE PROJECT PRESENTS A CREATIVE WAY TO ENHANCE GRADE LEVEL CURRICULA AND SUPPORT CURRENT DISTRICT GOALS. PROJECTS FUNDED INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM INNOVATIVE TECH TOOLS TO HYDROPONIC GARDENING TO CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WRITING PROJECTS.
    Expenses $34,848 · grants $34,848
  • JUDY WESTON AWARDS FOR INSPIRED TEACHING - JOSH AND JUDY WESTON ESTABLISHED THE JUDY WESTON AWARDS FOR INSPIRED TEACHING IN 1991 TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND CELEBRATE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STAFF WHO STAND OUT TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND STUDENTS AS CREATIVE, TALENTED, SUPPORTIVE, AND INSPIRING.
    Expenses $34,000 · grants $34,000
  • SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GRANTS AND PROJECTS - SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACULTY FOR PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE STUDENTS' SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES, INCLUDING THEIR ABILITY TO MANAGE EMOTIONS, DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT STUDENT SELF-EXPRESSION.GREENWALD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - GDP GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO MPS FACULTY FOR UNIQUE PD THAT STRENGTHENS THEIR SKILLS TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. IT REPRESENTS A NEW IDEA THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TRIED AT ALL OR IN THIS WAY, AND/OR ADDRESSES A SPECIFIC, COMPELLING NEED. IT CLEARLY ARTICULATES THE POTENTIAL TO IMPACT STUDENT LEARNING IN A SIGNIFICANT WAY.EXCELLENCE IN EQUITY GRANTS - MFEE IS AWARDING ONE-TIME SIGNIFICANT GRANTS TO EACH OF THE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ADDRESS ISSUES OF RACIAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUITY. PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED ON THE QUALITY OF THE PROJECT, DEMONSTRATED NEED FOR THE PROJECT, AND DEMONSTRATED BUY-IN ACROSS A WIDE SWATH OF THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COLLABORATIVELY-SHAPED BY A DIVERSE GROUP OF SCHOOL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, PARENTS, AND STUDENTS (WHERE APPLICABLE).ARTS OPEN HEARTS - MFEE LAUNCHED THE ARTS OPEN HEARTS CAMPAGIN TO FUND ARTS PROGRAMS THAT NURTURE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL AND TEEN MENTAL HEALTH. DONATIONS FUEL BALLROOM DANCE RESIDENCIES, STORY SALONS, POETRY SLAMS, AND INTERGENERATIONAL STORY SLAMS THAT FOSTER CONNECTIONS, NURTURE SELF-ESTEEM, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR SELF-EXPRESSION.ENTRENADORES ESCOLARES PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL BILINGUAL TUTORING AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO MULTILINGUAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. "ENTRENADORES" MEANS COACHES, AND THE MHS TEEN MENTORS HELP WITH HOMEWORK, PROVIDE EXTRA TUTORING, AND OVERALL BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND RELATIONSHIPS AMONG ALL THE STUDENTS. ENTRENADORES ESCOLARES ALSO PROVIDES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO THE STUDENTS.ORUGUITAS OFFERS BILINGUAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR OUR YOUNGEST ELL STUDENTS. THE GOALS ARE NOT JUST TO SUPPORT STUDENTS ACADEMICALLY BUT TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY. USING PLAY BASED ACTIVITES, K-5 STUDENTS WORK WITH INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING COACHES TO BOOST THEIR ENGLISH, MATH, AND SOCIAL SKILLS.TOAST TO TEACHERS/ TEACHER TRIBUTES - AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR FAMILIES GATHER TO FUNDRAISE AND HONOR SCHOOL STAFF. DONATIONS RAISED FROM THIS EVENT FULLY FUND THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE GRANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR.FAMILY FEUD 2025 - THE MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (MFEE) BROUGHT A NEW TWIST TO AN OLD CLASSIC IN SPRING TO THE MONTCLAIR COMMUNITY. MFEE'S VERSION OF A GAME SHOW FAVORITE HAD DREAM TEAM 'FAMILIES' WHICH INCLUDED 54 INCREDIBLE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOL STAFF MEMBERS AND 66 BELOVED COMMUNITY PLAYERS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN THE ULTIMATE BATTLE OF BRAINS, BUZZERS, AND BRAGGING RIGHTS. EACH 'FAMILY' TEAM COMMITS TO RAISE A MINIMUM OF $1250 FOR MFEE. THE EVENT ALSO SEEKS SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES.SABOR MONTCLAIR - SABOR MONTCLAIR IS A FUNDRAISER THAT CELEBRATES THE UNIQUE "SABOR" THAT OUR LATINX COMMUNITY MEMBERS BRING TO MONTCLAIR. OUR FAMILIES HAVE HELPED DESIGN THIS EVENT WHICH FEATURES TASTY TAKE-OUT MEALS THAT HIGHLIGHT THEIR CULTURE AND FAMILY STORIES. TICKETS PURCHASED AND DONATIONS SUPPORT ALL OF MFEE'S PROGRAMMING AND TO HELP FUND NAVEGADORES ESCOLARES.JOHN JOYCE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FUND - THE JOHN J. JOYCE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) FUND WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE JOYCE FAMILY IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN - A STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF THE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND ADVOCATE FOR EQUALITY IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. DONATIONS FUND INITIATIVES TO TEACH ASL TO MONTCLAIR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING.JACKSON LIGHTFOOT WHITSETT MEMORIAL FUND AWARD - THE INAUGURAL RECIPIENT OF THE JACKSON LIGHTFOOT WHITSETT MEMORIAL FUND AWARD, WAS A MIDDLE SCHOOLER WHO RECEIVED A $100 CASH AWARD FOR EMBODYING THE SPIRIT OF JACKSON LIGHTFOOT WHITSETT, FOR WHOM THE AWARD IS NAMED.JACKSON LIGHTFOOT WHITSETT ATTENDED GLENFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL, WAS ACTIVE IN DANCE AND CHEERLEADING AT MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL, AND INSPIRED OTHERS TO UNAPOLOGETICALLY CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE IDENTITY. LIGHTFOOT WHITSETT CO-FOUNDED THE GLENFIELD GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (NOW KNOWN AS THE GNEDER AND SEXUALITY ALLIANCE). THE MEMORIAL FUND WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2023 TO HONOR HIS LIFE AND LEGACY.
    Expenses $264,833 · grants $66,320

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-1320335
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,888,264
Income (IRS master file)
$1,088,503

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$624,763$565,553$1,888,264XML
990June 2024$544,589$547,194$1,763,597XML
990June 2023$736,037$461,893$1,692,606XML
990June 2022$508,592$395,157$1,353,326IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 06-1320335).

Questions about MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC

What is the EIN of MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC is 06-1320335.
Is MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE 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 MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $92,159 (MASIEL RODRIQUEZ-VARS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MONTCLAIR FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $624,763, expenses of $565,553 and total assets of $1,888,264 at year end.

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