Nonprofit · EIN 86-2451046
CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · GREENWOOD, SC 29649
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $59,926 | $43,783 | $16,143 | $20,962 | $497 | $20,465 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,414
- Program service revenue
- $32,750
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,762
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,140
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $900
- Occupancy
- $6,470
- Other expenses
- $9,273
- Program services (functional)
- $26,383
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,962
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $497
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,465
- Cash, savings and investments
- $20,962
- Gross receipts
- $61,373
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-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENAE CHILES | CEO | 40 | $16,900 |
| BRABARA ERVIN | OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER B THOMAS | OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
| LINNIE GARRETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA CHILES | OFFICER | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 106 PEPPERHILL LN, GREENWOOD, SC 29649-9069
- In care of
- % JENAE CHILES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 106 PEPPERHILL LANE, GREENWOOD SC 29649
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JENAE CHILES, 106 PEPPERHILL LANE, GREENWOOD SC 29649
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JENAE CHILES, CEO
- Phone
- (864) 934-2389
- Return prepared by
- DORN DEMPSEY & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL (CMS) IS A NONPROFIT HOMESCHOOLING ENRICHMENT COMMUNITY, THAT SEEKS TO PROVIDE MONTESSORI EDUCATION TO SUPPORT LEARNING AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE CURRENTLY HOMESCHOOLING. WE BELIEVE IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION THAT NURTURES EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT IN ALL ASPECTS. OUR TEAM OF EDUCATORS AIM TO CREATE A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN CAN THRIVE AND DEVELOP A LOVE FOR LEARNING. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SUCCEED, AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE TO REACH THEIR GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- AT CMS, WE TAKE A UNIQUE APPROACH TO EDUCATION BY ADHERING TO TRUE MONTESSORI METHODS. OUR PROGRAM IS NOT BASED ON ANY PARTICULAR RELIGION, AND WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS EVERY CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT FROM THE VERY BEGINNING. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN LEARN BEST WHEN THEY ARE IN CONTROL OF THEIR OWN LEARNING PROCESS, WHICH IS WHY WE PROVIDE THEM WITH THE NECESSARY MATERIALS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ON THEIR OWN. THE MONTESSORI METHOD EMPHASIZES HOLISTIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHICH GOES BEYOND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. WE GUIDE CHILDREN TO CREATE PEACE AROUND THEM FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF OTHERS, HELPING THEM GAIN AN EARLY APPRECIATION OF THEIR ABILITY TO IMPACT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO RESPECT THE DIFFERENCES OF OTHERS, DEVELOP EMPATHY, AND UNDERSTAND THE VALUE OF LISTENING TO AND VALUING OTHERS' IDEAS. OUR PROGRAM IS LED BY A CERTIFIED AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY TEACHER WHO IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND GUIDING EACH CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATE WITH PARENTS TO STAY TRUE TO THE MONTESSORI APPROACH AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILD'S LEARNING AT HOME. AT CMS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING ALL HOMESCHOOLING STUDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. HOWEVER, WE CAN ONLY EFFECTIVELY DO THIS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND PROFESSIONALS. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN BE SUCCESSFUL.Expenses $26,383
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2451046
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,962
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,373
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2025 | $59,926 | $43,783 | $20,962 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JENAE CHILES | July 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JENAE CHILES | July 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jenae Chiles | July 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-2451046).
Questions about CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL is 86-2451046.
- Is CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAPTIVATING 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 CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990-N for 2023 names JENAE CHILES.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,900 (JENAE CHILES, CEO).
- How much revenue does CAPTIVATING MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $59,926, expenses of $43,783 and total assets of $20,962 at year end.
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