Nonprofit · EIN 81-4982140
SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $721,642 | $602,620 | $119,022 | $204,647 | -$22,439 | $227,086 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $497,852 | $646,267 | -$148,415 | $109,689 | $1,733 | $107,956 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $441,350 | $450,748 | -$9,398 | $257,374 | -$3,962 | $261,336 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $445,504
- Program service revenue
- $311,216
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,078
- Other revenue
- -$35,078
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,980
- Other salaries and wages
- $262,377
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $381,988
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,000
- Occupancy
- $128,253
- Travel
- $3,576
- Program services (functional)
- $275,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $289,595
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,797
- Total assets, end of year
- $204,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- -$22,439
- Net assets, end of year
- $227,086
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,290
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $227,086
- Gross receipts
- $756,720
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Meert | School Director Key employee | 40 | $64,108 |
| Scott Blackhood | School Director Key employee | 40 | $5,873 |
| Patty Cisle | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Finegan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Meyer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Hayes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Allman | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Meert | President, School Director Officer | 40 | $58,933 |
| Emma Hecker | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rudy Andras | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Fr Joel Barstad | Chaplain Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Patricia Cisle | Chairman of the Board Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Joseph Orrino | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauline Meert | President, School Director Officer | 40 | $48,702 |
| Emma Hecker | Office Manager/Secretary Officer, Key employee | 40 | $42,000 |
| Rudy Andras | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Fr Joel Barstad | Chaplain Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patricia Cisle | Chairman of the Board Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Irene Ortega | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Orrino | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 S SHERMAN ST, DENVER, CO 80209-1623
- In care of
- % SCOTT BLACKWOOD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Patty Cisle, 6495 S Colorado Blvd, Centennial, CO 80121
- Signed the 990
- Brian Wilkerson, Accountant
- Phone
- (303) 927-6550
- 990-N for 2016 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Irene O'Brien, 2141 W 50th Avenue, Denver CO 80221. Mailing address: 2626 E Louisiana Ave, Denver CO 80210. Website: www.sophiamontessori.com
Mission
Sophia Montessori is dedicated to serving children and families by inspiring a deep love of the Faith, to assist them in becoming problem solvers, critical thinkers, and fearless leaders. This is accomplished through a rigorous, classically-based curriculum following Dr. Montessori's method of education. Our mission is to bring the children into relationship with Christ through a way of life based in Truth, Beauty and Goodness as we lead them to their God-given potential. Our approach is founded on the reality of Christ and the Good Shepherd. Religious education is fostered specifically through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and supported through the Divine Liturgy and daily prayer
Program accomplishments
- Sophia Montessori employs well-educated and trained staff to assist in serving all enrolled students and families through a classically based curriculum based on Dr. Montessori's method of education. The staff must complete rigorous training and maintain their certification through continued education classes and other classes.Expenses $275,197 · revenue $311,216
- The facility and classroom is provided for students' learning environment. All spaces are kept in order and clean at all times. The materials and lessons offered are frequently rotated and renewed throughout the school year. In the summer months, the outdoor spaces includes gardening activities and water play. Seasonal crafts and field trips are provided to encourage cultural experience.0
- Fundraising activities provide tuition support for student and families and support classroom needs throughout the year. Our largest fundraiser is an annual gala.revenue $445,504
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
- 81-4982140
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $204,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $756,720
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $721,642 | $602,620 | $204,647 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $497,852 | $646,267 | $109,689 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $441,350 | $450,748 | $257,374 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $490,140 | $310,864 | $268,007 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Irene O'Brien Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2017 | ≤ $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 81-4982140).
Questions about SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY is 81-4982140.
- Is SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY 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 SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY 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 SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY 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 SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Patty Cisle.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,108 (Pauline Meert, School Director).
- How much revenue does SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $721,642, expenses of $602,620 and total assets of $204,647 at year end.
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