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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2168985

MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80239

Financials

$3.1M$2.9M2023$2.7M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,690,286$2,831,801-$141,515$2,537,580$1,006,300$1,531,280
June 30, 2024990$3,103,937$2,944,222$159,715$1,963,988$291,193$1,672,795
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$384,579
of which government grants
$303,344
Program service revenue
$2,245,487
Investment income
$60,220
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,797,828
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,040,644
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$67,134
Occupancy
$131,291
Travel
$19,848
Depreciation
$206,604
Program services (functional)
$1,921,365
Management and general (functional)
$910,436

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,963,988
Total assets, end of year
$2,537,580
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,006,300
Net assets, end of year
$1,531,280
Land, buildings and equipment
$973,565
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,531,280
Gross receipts
$2,690,286
Employees
60
Volunteers
9
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
CO

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
JULIE CHICKILLOBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CAROLINA FRANCOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS HERTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
EMILY ALDEEN PODDARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DANA PODELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALESANDRA RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TRISHA SLEVINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHANA VALEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LAURA PRETTYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE CHICKILLOBOARD PRESID
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CAROLINA FRANCOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRIS HERTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
EMILY ALDEEN PODDARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALESANDRA RODRIGUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TRISHA SLEVENSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTINA WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4895 PEORIA ST, DENVER, CO 80239-2847
In care of
% JESSICA BIDLINGMAIER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JULIE CHICKILLO, 4895 PEORIA STREET, DENVER, CO 80239
Signed the 990
LAURA PRETTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(720) 746-2140
Return prepared by
PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC

Mission

WE AIM TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. MONARCH MONTESSORI PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LEARNING, BASED ON THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF DR. MONTESSORI. OUR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS TAILOR TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEED OF EACH CHILD, WHILE OUR PROGRAM WELCOMES FAMILIES OF ALL RACE, ETHNICITY, AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. THIS METHOD SUPPORTS OUR STUDENTS AS THE BECOME ENGAGED LEARNEDS TODAY AND LEADERS OF THE FUTURE TOMORROW.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A TUITION BASED,INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM CATER THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD. WE AIM TO HELP EACH CHILD REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. MONARCH MONTESSORI PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LEARNING, BASED ON THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF DR. MONTESSORI. OUR EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS TAILOR TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEED OF EACH CHILD, WHILE OUR PROGRAM WELCOMES FAMILIES OF ALL RACE, ETHNICITY, AND ECONOMIC BACKGROUND. THIS METHOD SUPPORTS OUR STUDENTS AS THE BECOME ENGAGED LEARNEDS TODAY AND LEADERS OF THE FUTURE TOMORROW.
    Expenses $1,921,365

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
27-2168985
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
2011
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B24)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,537,580
Income (IRS master file)
$2,690,286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,690,286$2,831,801$2,537,580XML
990June 2024$3,103,937$2,944,222$1,963,988XML
990June 2023$2,823,611$2,702,624$2,004,228IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 27-2168985).

Questions about MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS

What is the EIN of MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS is 27-2168985.
Is MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS 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 MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS 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 MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS 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 MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JULIE CHICKILLO.
Who are the officers and directors of MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MONARCH MONTESSORI OF DENVER FIRST STEPS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,690,286, expenses of $2,831,801 and total assets of $2,537,580 at year end.

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