Nonprofit · EIN 87-0940099
OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · OMAHA, NE 68135
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $166,322 | $115,104 | $51,218 | $181,757 | $88,998 | $92,759 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $187,037 | $103,746 | $83,291 | $151,723 | $110,182 | $41,541 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $697
- Program service revenue
- $165,625
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,509
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $55,815
- Occupancy
- $6,173
- Printing, publications and postage
- $76
- Other expenses
- $53,040
- Program services (functional)
- $99,611
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $151,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $181,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $88,998
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,759
- Cash, savings and investments
- $137,802
- Gross receipts
- $166,322
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 June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Fickenwscher | Vice-President | 1 | $11,569 |
| Mindi Eineichner | Secretary-Treasurer | 1 | $5,745 |
| Gretchen Latimer | Board Member | 1 | $5,015 |
| Jennifer Littrell-Hesseldenz | Board Member | 1 | $4,560 |
| Becky Edwards | Board Member | 1 | $1,620 |
| Alice Roberts | President | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Fickenwscher | Vice-President | 2 | $10,624 |
| Mindi Eineichner | Secretary-Treasurer | 2 | $5,260 |
| Jennifer Littrell-Hesseldenz | Board Member | 2 | $5,150 |
| Gretchen Latimer | Board Member | 2 | $4,637 |
| Alice Roberts | President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17364 CINNAMON CIR, OMAHA, NE 68135-3073
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mindi Eineichner, Secretary-Treasurer
Mission
Educational - Educate Montessori Teachers
Program accomplishments
- The Secondary I Montessori Teacher Education program offers specialized instruction to adult learners holding at least a U.S. bachelors degree focusing on teaching multi-age classrooms for grades 7-12 using Montessori methodology. In October 2024 four individuals were enrolled in the program. Oaks Montessori Secondary I and Secondary I-II deliver MACTE-accredited training in partnership with AMS combining online coursework with residency components. This innovative approach empowers educators worldwide with a bachelors degree or its global equivalent to achieve a MACTE-AMS credential overcoming geographical constraints.
- The Elementary I and Elementary II Montessori Teacher Education program offers comprehensive instruction to adult learners holding a U.S. or equivalent bachelors degree. This training focuses on teaching grades 1-6 multi-age classrooms utilizing Montessori methodology. In October 2024 four individuals were enrolled in the program. Oaks Montessori Elementary I and Elementary I-II deliver MACTE-accredited training with AMS affiliation. Their blended online-residency format enables educators with a U.S. Bachelors degree or equivalent to achieve a MACTE-AMS credential overcoming geographic barriers to professional development.
- The Early Childhood Montessori Teacher Education program offers training to adult learners with a U.S. or equivalent bachelors degree to teach multi-age classrooms using Montessori methodology for PK3 PK4 PK5. In 2024 four adult learners successfully obtained a Full Credential through this program. Oaks Montessori Early Childhood Teacher Education provides MACTE-accredited AMS-affiliated blended online-residency training enabling educators with a U.S. Bachelors degree or equivalent to earn a MACTE-AMS full credential. This inclusive program also allows individuals with a U.S. High School Diploma or equivalent to achieve a MACTE-AMS Associates credential addressing geographical limitations and expanding access to Montessori education opportunities.
- The Montessori Teacher Education program offers MACTE-accredited AMS-affiliated instruction across six tracks - Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Elementary I Elementary I-II Secondary I and Secondary I-II - serving adult learners with a U.S. or equivalent high school diploma Associate credential tracks or bachelors degree Full credential tracks. Programs cover Montessori methodology for ages birth through grade 12 across multi-age classrooms. The blended online-residency format allows educators nationwide and internationally to earn a MACTE-AMS credential while overcoming geographic barriers to professional development.Expenses $99,611
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-0940099
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $181,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,322
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2024
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $166,322 | $115,104 | $181,757 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $187,037 | $103,746 | $151,723 | 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 87-0940099).
Questions about OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC
- What is the EIN of OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC is 87-0940099.
- Is OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2024.
- Are donations to OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC 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 OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 6 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $11,569 (Tim Fickenwscher, Vice-President).
- How much revenue does OAKS MONTESSORI TEACHER EDUCATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $166,322, expenses of $115,104 and total assets of $181,757 at year end.
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