Nonprofit · EIN 86-0986100
ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PRESCOTT VLY, AZ 86314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $694,402 | $825,892 | -$131,490 | $280,966 | $5,582 | $275,384 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,073,175 | $1,036,247 | $36,928 | $412,916 | $5,955 | $406,961 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $228,743
- of which government grants
- $221,743
- Program service revenue
- $428,538
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $37,121
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,481
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $34,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $524,124
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $605,423
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,550
- Occupancy
- $36,545
- Travel
- $1,593
- Program services (functional)
- $728,981
- Management and general (functional)
- $96,911
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $412,916
- Total assets, end of year
- $280,966
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,582
- Net assets, end of year
- $275,384
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $120,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $275,384
- Gross receipts
- $694,402
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $26,600 | $70,556 | $12,465 |
| KEITH JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $8,200 | $31,937 | $10,875 |
| KRYSTAL CHITTENDEN | PRESIDENT/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI DODSWORTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA MANNING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $29,167 | $73,395 | $11,916 |
| KEITH JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $11,875 | $28,377 | $9,952 |
| KRYSTAL CHITTENDEN | PRESIDENT/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI DODSWORTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUNA MANNING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8556 E LOOS DR, PRESCOTT VLY, AZ 86314-6455
- In care of
- % JOHN PAPLAVA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CYNTHIA JOHNSON, 8556 EAST LOOS DRIVE, PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ 86314
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA JOHNSON, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (928) 772-5778
- Website
- WWW.ACORNMONTESSORI.COM
- Return prepared by
- ASPIRE BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Mission
OUR PURPOSE IS TO RAISE CHILDREN UP IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD, DEDICATING THEIR PRECIOUS SPIRIT TO HIS HOLY WORK. CURRICULUM IS ENHANCED WITH CHRISTIAN SONGS AND LESSONS BASED ON THE TIME LINE OF CREATION. ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL PROGRAM. WE ENCOURAGE ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY EACH DAY THE LORD HAS MADE. ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI'S ENVIRONMENT CONTAINS SPECIALLY DESIGNED TACTILE MATERIALS ALONG WITH NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART SAXON AND MCGRAW HILL TEXTBOOKS. WE ALSO HAVE CUSTOM-MADE COMPUTERS UTILIZING ONLINE/SECURED INTERNET FOR LEARNING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO CULTIVATE INTEREST, CONCENTRATION, MOTIVATION AND SELF-DISCIPLINE THROUGH ACADEMIC INTEREST.
Program accomplishments
- THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-5 YEARS. THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN THE SERVING ARIZONA PROJECT WHERE THE CHILDREN PERFORM DIFFERENT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING BAKED GOODS FOR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND SINGING AT THE GRAYSON HOUSE, AN ASSISTED LIVING CENTER. THE SCHOOL ALSO PROVIDES PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED AND SPONSORS A CHILD FROM WORLD VISION.Expenses $728,981 · grants $23,481 · revenue $465,659
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0986100
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $280,966
- Income (IRS master file)
- $694,402
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $694,402 | $825,892 | $280,966 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,073,175 | $1,036,247 | $412,916 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,376,256 | $1,022,764 | $381,622 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 86-0986100).
Questions about ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL is 86-0986100.
- Is ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI 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 ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CYNTHIA JOHNSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,600 (CYNTHIA JOHNSON, VICE PRESIDE).
- How much revenue does ACORN CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $694,402, expenses of $825,892 and total assets of $280,966 at year end.
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