Nonprofit · EIN 26-0181216
CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BELFAST, ME 04915
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,072,597 | $995,709 | $76,888 | $2,027,476 | $1,110,721 | $916,755 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $961,007 | $961,985 | -$978 | $2,030,736 | $1,190,869 | $839,867 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $949,130 | $915,683 | $33,447 | $2,146,073 | $1,165,092 | $980,981 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,652
- of which government grants
- $51,383
- Program service revenue
- $980,560
- Investment income
- $142
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,243
- Other revenue
- $21,243
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $88,301
- Other salaries and wages
- $548,970
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $708,295
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,472
- Occupancy
- $66,729
- Depreciation
- $53,572
- Program services (functional)
- $738,706
- Management and general (functional)
- $256,757
- Fundraising (functional)
- $246
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,030,736
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,027,476
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,110,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $916,755
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,655,291
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $916,755
- Gross receipts
- $1,074,152
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan J Beemer | Head of School Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $82,075 | $3,113 |
| Mica Schweitzer-Bluhm | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Albee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dottie Cole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geir Gasiednes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jed Kriegel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meghan Barker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Corinne Grant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Roy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Bird | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mica Schweitzer-Bluhm | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Albee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Dottie Cole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Geir Gasiednes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jed Kriegel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan Barker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan J Beemer | Head of School Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Geoff Bird | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan J Beemer | Head of School Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $77,746 | $2,986 |
| Mica Schweitzer-Bluhm | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Albee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Brown | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Geir Gasiednes | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jenny Paul | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meghan Barker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Geoff Bird | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 256 CONGRESS ST, BELFAST, ME 04915-6085
- In care of
- % PAULA JOHNSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Geir Gasiednes, 256 Congress Street, Belfast, ME 04915
- Signed the 990
- Geir Gasiednes, President
- Phone
- (207) 338-5800
- Return prepared by
- MTA Accounting PA
Mission
The Cornerspring Montessori School's purpose is to provide a learning environment in which children are able to reach their individual potential.
Program accomplishments
- Cornerspring Montessori School provides private educational services to todler, preschool, elementary and middle school levels. The Montessori approach is designed to assist children in acquiring the social skills and self confidence needed to achieve their potential. The School does this by building on the interests of the children, nurturing enthusiasm and making activities available that fit individual needs.Cornerspring Montessori School also offers before and after school programs for students who attend public schools and also a summer camp that spans between 4-8 weeks depending on the year and enrollment.As of 08/31/25, Cornerspring Montessori School had 95 students enrolled.Expenses $738,706 · revenue $980,560
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0181216
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,027,476
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,074,152
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,072,597 | $995,709 | $2,027,476 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $961,007 | $961,985 | $2,030,736 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $949,130 | $915,683 | $2,146,073 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $928,484 | $856,471 | $2,166,731 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 26-0181216).
Questions about CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL is 26-0181216.
- Is CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Geir Gasiednes.
- Who are the officers and directors of CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $82,075 (Susan J Beemer, Head of School).
- How much revenue does CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,072,597, expenses of $995,709 and total assets of $2,027,476 at year end.
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