Nonprofit · EIN 80-0245524
DISCOVERY WOODS
Also known as Discovery Woods Montessori
Tax-exempt · BRAINERD, MN 56401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,540,759 | $1,569,172 | -$28,413 | $1,698,889 | $1,336,286 | $362,603 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,597,458 | $1,629,340 | -$31,882 | $1,946,700 | $1,550,843 | $395,857 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,702,650 | $1,469,890 | $232,760 | $2,230,789 | $1,803,050 | $427,739 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,495,960
- of which government grants
- $1,493,426
- Program service revenue
- $32,158
- Investment income
- $3,996
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $8,645
- Other revenue
- $8,645
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $164,349
- Other salaries and wages
- $723,913
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,038,910
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $6,125
- Accounting fees
- $82,785
- Occupancy
- $74,432
- Travel
- $4,900
- Depreciation
- $163,281
- Program services (functional)
- $1,143,526
- Management and general (functional)
- $425,646
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,946,700
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,698,889
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,336,286
- Net assets, end of year
- $362,603
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $486,155
- Gross receipts
- $1,542,374
- Employees
- 55
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA DEVRIENDT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,390 | $4,416 |
| DAWN SNOOK | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 40 | $42,148 | $7,252 |
| ASHLEY GANGESTAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $38,855 | $3,622 |
| EMMA NEEDHAM | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HASTERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH KENT-EHLEBRACHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI CROCKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,934 | $15,829 |
| DAWN SNOOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $42,952 | $10,325 |
| ASHLEY GANGESTAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $37,415 | $3,464 |
| EMMA NEEDHAM | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HASTERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN VERDON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WESTLUND | TREASURER (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE SCHIFERL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH KENT-EHLEBRACHT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI CROCKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,256 | $9,875 |
| KARA DEVRIENDT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $43,698 | $7,042 |
| ALLISON CHRISTENSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $34,511 | $3,140 |
| LISA LAASCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 40 | $21,756 | $1,944 |
| DAWN VERDON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMA NEEDHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WESTLUND | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE MOREY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 604 N 7TH ST, BRAINERD, MN 56401-2635
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 235, Brainerd MN 56401
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KARA DEVRIEDNT, 604 NORTH 7TH STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Discovery Woods Montessori, PO Box 235, Brainerd MN 56401
- Signed the 990
- KARA DEVRIEDNT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 828-8200
- Website
- WWW.DISCOVERYWOODS.COM
- Return prepared by
- SCHLENNER WENNER & CO CPA'S PA
Mission
TO PROVIDE BRAINERD LAKES AREA FAMILIES A CHOICE FOR HIGH QUALITY ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED A MONTESSORI CONCEPT PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN THE BRAINERD, MN AREA. THE SCHOOL SERVED 94 STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDEGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH IN FY25.Expenses $1,143,526 · revenue $40,803
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
- 80-0245524
- 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)
- $1,698,889
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,542,374
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,540,759 | $1,569,172 | $1,698,889 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,597,458 | $1,629,340 | $1,946,700 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,702,650 | $1,469,890 | $2,230,789 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,698,072 | $1,380,012 | $2,205,715 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Discovery Woods Montessori | June 30, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 80-0245524).
Questions about DISCOVERY WOODS
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY WOODS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY WOODS is 80-0245524.
- Is DISCOVERY WOODS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY WOODS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY WOODS 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 DISCOVERY WOODS 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 DISCOVERY WOODS 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 DISCOVERY WOODS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KARA DEVRIEDNT.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY WOODS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,390 (KARA DEVRIENDT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY WOODS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,540,759, expenses of $1,569,172 and total assets of $1,698,889 at year end.
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