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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1306185

GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · GETTYSBURG, PA 17325

Financials

$4.7M$4.1M2022$4.8M$4.5M2023$5.2M$5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,169,956$4,960,881$209,075$7,927,325$5,203,521$2,723,804
June 30, 2024990$4,834,724$4,452,470$382,254$8,174,947$5,660,218$2,514,729
June 30, 2023990$4,708,708$4,134,754$573,954$7,895,741$5,835,116$2,060,625
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$430,104
of which government grants
$430,104
Program service revenue
$4,691,933
Investment income
$28,517
Other revenue
$19,402

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$161,998
Other salaries and wages
$1,895,363
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,767,509
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$228,019
Program services (functional)
$3,979,512
Management and general (functional)
$981,369

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,174,947
Total assets, end of year
$7,927,325
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,203,521
Net assets, end of year
$2,723,804
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,655,371
Gross receipts
$5,169,956
Employees
59
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
PA

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR FAYE PLESOCEO & PRINCIPAL
Officer
40$145,423$16,575
ELENA KINGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROSE THORNBERRYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GREG COLOSIMOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TOM HOCKENSMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACI ELLIGSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF SOURSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR FAYE PLESOCEO & PRINCIPAL
Officer
40$133,075$15,488
TOM HOCKENSMITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROSE THORNBERRYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BECKY UPPERCUETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY BROWNSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELANA KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACI ELLIGSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GREG COLOSIMOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FAYE PLESO MED PHDCEO
Officer
40$130,092$15,906
AMY BROWNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACI ELLIGSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TIM HOCKENSMITHCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ELANA KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROSE THORNBERRYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BECKY UPPERCUETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
888 COLEMAN RD, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-8245
In care of
% CHRISTINA PLACEK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR FAYE PLESO, 888 COLEMAN ROAD, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
Signed the 990
DR FAYE PLESO, CEO & PRINCIPAL
Phone
(717) 334-1120
Return prepared by
CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC

Mission

GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL IS A K-6 PUBLIC CHARTER THAT EMBODIES THE THEORIES OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI WHILE PROMOTING A MULTIFACETED, CHILD-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR GETTYSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O. OUR MONTESSORI TRAINED, PA CERTIFIED TEACHERS PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A DYNAMIC AND ENGAGING EDUCATION USING A HOLISTIC CURRICULUM THAT BLENDS THE MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS. OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE THE WHOLE CHILD AND INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH A MONTESSORI-BASED CURRICULUM THAT MEETS PENNSYLVANIA STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, CRITICAL-THINKING ABILITIES, AND CREATIVITY IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OUR HANDS-ON, WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH SUPPORTS EACH STUDENT'S UNIQUE QUALITIES AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLE FOR A LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT'S COMPELLING, EFFECTIVE, AND FUN! WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO 260+ STUDENTS FROM 5 COUNTIES AND NINETEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. WE HAVE A DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF. OUR SCHOOL IS A COMMUNITY. WE CARE FOR EACH OTHER.
    Expenses $3,979,512 · revenue $4,691,933

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
27-1306185
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B29)
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,927,325
Income (IRS master file)
$5,169,956

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,169,956$4,960,881$7,927,325IRS
990June 2024$4,834,724$4,452,470$8,174,947IRS
990June 2023$4,708,708$4,134,754$7,895,741XML
990June 2022$4,387,212$3,537,091$7,658,329IRS
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 27-1306185).

Questions about GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL

What is the EIN of GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is 27-1306185.
Is GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER 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 GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 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 GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 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 GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR FAYE PLESO.
Who are the officers and directors of GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,423 (DR FAYE PLESO, CEO & PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,169,956, expenses of $4,960,881 and total assets of $7,927,325 at year end.

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