Nonprofit · EIN 86-2444286
CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · RED WING, MN 55066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,808,472 | $1,757,859 | $50,613 | $1,114,384 | $1,190,236 | -$75,852 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,783,884 | $2,111,003 | -$327,119 | $1,003,755 | $1,130,220 | -$126,465 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,654,323 | $1,487,725 | $166,598 | $683,436 | $482,782 | $200,654 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,714,450
- of which government grants
- $1,699,025
- Program service revenue
- $92,900
- Investment income
- $325
- Other revenue
- $797
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $236,256
- Other salaries and wages
- $769,637
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,179,881
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $16,839
- Depreciation
- $44,004
- Program services (functional)
- $1,423,000
- Management and general (functional)
- $334,859
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,003,755
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,114,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,190,236
- Net assets, end of year
- -$75,852
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $192,231
- Gross receipts
- $1,808,972
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 110
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $71,298 | $6,614 |
| DR MICHELLE STURM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $47,480 | $8,928 |
| KRISTINA DUERKOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $49,088 | $5,088 |
| PERRY SEKUS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TED LAFRANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA TISLAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEENA TISLAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $66,300 |
| KRISTINA DUERKOP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $46,000 |
| PERRY SEKUS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TED LAFRANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELISSA BEHNKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TED LAFRANCE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHEENA TISLAND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH BORGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PERRY SEKUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5225 US HWY 61, RED WING, MN 55066-0000
- In care of
- % PERRY SEKUS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR MICHELLE STRUM, 5225 HWY 61 3, RED WING, MN 55066
- Signed the 990
- DR MICHELLE STRUM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 327-2468
- Website
- WWW.CREEKSTONEMONTESSORI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC
Mission
CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT EMBRACES A CHILD'S NATURAL DESIRE TO LEARN AND TO EMPOWER ALL CHILDREN TO GROW THIER FULL, SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, AND EMOTIONAL POTENTIAL THROUGH MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF EDUCATION. OUR PURPOSE IS SIMPLE: TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG PASSION FOR LEARNING AND BUILD THE FOUNDATIONS FOR PROFOUND RESPECT TOWARDS HUMANITY AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS A CHARTER SCHOOL.Expenses $1,423,000 · revenue $93,697
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
- 86-2444286
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B29)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,114,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,808,972
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,808,472 | $1,757,859 | $1,114,384 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,783,884 | $2,111,003 | $1,003,755 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,654,323 | $1,487,725 | $683,436 | XML |
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 86-2444286).
Questions about CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL is 86-2444286.
- Is CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREEKSTONE 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 CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR MICHELLE STRUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,298 (AMANDA WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CREEKSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,808,472, expenses of $1,757,859 and total assets of $1,114,384 at year end.
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