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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2473823

MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC

Also known as STEPPING STONE MONTESSORI

Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

Financials

$3.3M$3M2022$4M$3.6M2023$4.1M$3.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,084,344$3,596,801$487,543$4,093,058$1,693,970$2,399,088
June 30, 2024990$3,991,106$3,553,925$437,181$3,720,857$1,809,312$1,911,545
June 30, 2023990$3,299,343$3,043,268$256,075$3,144,146$1,669,782$1,474,364
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$198,272
Program service revenue
$3,763,932
Investment income
$47,557
Net income from fundraising events
$71,964
Other revenue
$74,583

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$192,475
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$118,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,923,364
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,801,708
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,320
Accounting fees
$15,258
Occupancy
$54,435
Depreciation
$29,884
Program services (functional)
$2,882,160
Management and general (functional)
$641,513
Fundraising (functional)
$73,128

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,720,857
Total assets, end of year
$4,093,058
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,693,970
Net assets, end of year
$2,399,088
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,222,365
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,398,088
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,000
Gross receipts
$4,114,298
Employees
61
Year formed
1938
State of legal domicile
MI

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
Jan ReedHead of School
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$118,000$1,605
Mandy ChardoulDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer Faberdirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abraham JonesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jamie BenvenutoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lauren ReillyDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Meg RussellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian BakkilaPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Kelly BartlettSecretary
Officer
2$0$0
Walter PerschbacherFinance Chair
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jan ReedHead of School
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$118,000$1,467
Jamie BenvenutoDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abraham JonesDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Meg RussellDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lauren ReillyDirector
Trustee or director
0$0$0
Mandy ChardoulDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer Faberdirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Brian BakkilaPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Kelly BartlettSecretary
Officer
2$0$0
Walter PerschbacherFinance Chair
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Elizabeth TopliffeHead of School
Officer, Highest-paid employee
40$120,000$5,420
Marion ChardoulBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Abraham JonesBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Meg RussellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Lauren ReillyBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jennifer FaberBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly BartlettBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Deanna MillerSecretary
Officer
2$0$0
Brian BakkilaPresident
Officer
2$0$0
Walter PerschbacherTreasurer
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1110 COLLEGE AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-1123
In care of
% JAN REED
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jan Reed, 1110 College Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Signed the 990
JAN REED, Head of School
Phone
(616) 451-8627
Return prepared by
Fusion Financial Services

Mission

Stepping Stones Montessori School nutures global citizens and guides each child to realize thier unique potential

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • School Stepping Stones students are well prepared to face the challenges that life is likely to throw at them. They leave Stepping Stones with a strong sense of self, a solid academic experience and most importantly a love of learning that will serve them the rest of their lives.
    Expenses $2,721,497 · grants $175,152 · revenue $3,415,986
  • Child Care Provide a safe day care alternative to parents where the child is encouraged in the development of education, concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order.
    Expenses $160,663 · grants $17,323 · revenue $325,356
  • Summer Session Provide a safe summer care program alternative to parents, where the child is encouraged in the development of education, concentration, coordination, independence and sense of order.
    revenue $22,590

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
38-2473823
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
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,093,058
Income (IRS master file)
$4,114,298

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,084,344$3,596,801$4,093,058XML
990June 2024$3,991,106$3,553,925$3,720,857XML
990June 2023$3,299,343$3,043,268$3,144,146XML
990June 2022$3,289,324$2,336,834$2,467,836IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 38-2473823).

Questions about MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC

What is the EIN of MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC is 38-2473823.
Is MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS 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 MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS 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 MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC 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 MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jan Reed.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,000 (Jan Reed, Head of School).
How much revenue does MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,084,344, expenses of $3,596,801 and total assets of $4,093,058 at year end.

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