Nonprofit · EIN 26-1470110
PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,994,647 | $1,949,513 | $45,134 | $849,655 | $353,565 | $496,090 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,730,637 | $1,887,380 | -$156,743 | $859,889 | $408,933 | $450,956 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,673,546 | $1,666,214 | $7,332 | $895,810 | $288,111 | $607,699 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,293
- Program service revenue
- $1,932,179
- Investment income
- $23,084
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,091
- Other revenue
- $3,091
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $144,134
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,009,092
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,373,736
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,480
- Accounting fees
- $5,509
- Occupancy
- $249,149
- Depreciation
- $88,916
- Program services (functional)
- $1,613,747
- Management and general (functional)
- $335,766
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $859,889
- Total assets, end of year
- $849,655
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $353,565
- Net assets, end of year
- $496,090
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $169,897
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $496,090
- Gross receipts
- $2,003,238
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN CHURN | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,755 | $15,093 |
| LAURA ARNEMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MELERSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE STURTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA SPECTOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MCDEVITT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JON CHURN | HEAD OF SCHOOL EX-OFFICIO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,750 | $10,209 |
| LAURA ARNEMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MELERSKI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE STURTZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA SPECTOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MCDEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA WHITE | HEAD OF SCHOOL (08/19-02/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,176 | $2,175 |
| ADAM HABER | TREASURER (7/22 - 01/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYCE MCDEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA ABAELL BROWN | SECRETARY (7/22 - 01/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC PEARSALL | BOARD MEMBER (7/22 - 01/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FREUWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANELLE STURTZ | TREASURER (01/23-CURRENT) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MELERSKI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JON CHURN | HEAD OF SCHOOL EX-OFFICIO (02/23-CURRENT) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE ELLESWORTH | INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL (01/23-04/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ARNEMAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA SPECTOR | SECRETARY (03/23-CURRENT) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 109 MILLSTONE DR STE L, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278-8704
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JONATHAN CHURN, 109 MILLSTONE DRIVE, HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
- Signed the 990
- JONATHAN CHURN, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Phone
- (919) 644-2090
- Website
- WWW.PINEWOODSMONTESSORI.COM
- Return prepared by
- BERNARD ROBINSON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
PINEWOODS MONTESSORI IN HILLSBOROUGH, NC PROVIDES AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI EDUCATION IN WHICH CHILDREN DEVELOP A LOVE OF LEARNING WITHIN A SAFE, PEACEFUL SETTING.
Program accomplishments
- AT PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL, OUR COMMUNITY OF 144 STUDENTS THRIVES WITHIN A METICULOUSLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, CURIOSITY, AND MUTUAL RESPECT. SERVING CHILDREN FROM 18 MONTHS THROUGH 12 YEARS OLD, OUR PROGRAMS UTILIZE AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI METHODS TO MEET EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THROUGH MIXED-AGE GROUPINGS AND HANDS-ON, SELF-CORRECTING MATERIALS, WE EMPOWER OUR STUDENTS TO BECOME CONFIDENT, LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO VALUE COLLABORATION AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. WITHIN OUR SAFE AND PEACEFUL SETTING IN HILLSBOROUGH, WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO NURTURING THE "WHOLE CHILD," ENSURING THAT EVERY STUDENT'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND ACADEMIC POTENTIAL IS FULLY REALIZED.Expenses $1,613,747 · revenue $1,932,179
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
- 26-1470110
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B240)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $849,655
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,003,238
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,994,647 | $1,949,513 | $849,655 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,730,637 | $1,887,380 | $859,889 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,673,546 | $1,666,214 | $895,810 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,414,551 | $1,296,910 | $1,259,164 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 26-1470110).
Questions about PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION is 26-1470110.
- Is PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION 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 PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JONATHAN CHURN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,755 (JONATHAN CHURN, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does PINEWOODS MONTESSORI SCHOOL CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,994,647, expenses of $1,949,513 and total assets of $849,655 at year end.
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