Nonprofit · EIN 87-2292907
FIREFLY EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $220,563 | $178,403 | $42,160 | $81,318 | $7 | $81,311 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $162,356 | $140,424 | $21,932 | $39,279 | $817 | $38,462 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,451
- Program service revenue
- $198,519
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$407
- Other revenue
- -$407
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $67,771
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,665
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $451
- Occupancy
- $12,000
- Program services (functional)
- $123,633
- Management and general (functional)
- $38,551
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,219
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,279
- Total assets, end of year
- $81,318
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7
- Net assets, end of year
- $81,311
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $81,311
- Gross receipts
- $222,690
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA LAPLACA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $66,000 |
| TRACEY SMITH | TREASURER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAILA GRIFFIN | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICOLE MINGLEDORFF | SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JULIA KHANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| INDIA KING ROBINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA LAPLACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $51,500 |
| TRACEY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAILA GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICOLE MINGLEDORFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JULIA KHANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 120 S CORTEZ ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119-6119
- In care of
- % AMANDA LAPLACA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amanda LaPlaca, 120 S CORTEZ ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
- Signed the 990
- Amanda LaPlaca, Director
- Phone
- (401) 477-2876
Mission
Firefly Montessori exists to provide educational services to a broad spectrum of preschool aged children from 3-6 using the educational approach created by Dr. Maria Montessori. We are committed to nurturing the whole child and igniting a lifelong love of learning by providing a Montessori program that removes obstacles and focuses on cognitive social emotional and physical growth. Our vision is to cultivate creative thinkers mindful individuals and community builders who embrace diversity and are equipped to build a better world. We do this by providing a safe and supportive learning environment with prepared Montessori classrooms and certified teachers offering inclusive high-quality Montessori education and supporting and investing in teacher-leaders teachers and teaching staff with an understanding that their development benefits the children and community.
Program accomplishments
- Firefly Montessori exists to provide educational services to a broad spectrum of preschool aged children from 3-6 using the educational approach created by Dr. Maria Montessori. We are committed to nurturing the whole child and igniting a lifelong love of learning by providing a Montessori program that removes obstacles and focuses on cognitive social emotional and physical growth. Our vision is to cultivate creative thinkers mindful individuals and community builders who embrace diversity and are equipped to build a better world. We do this by providing a safe and supportive learning environment with prepared Montessori classrooms and certified teachers offering inclusive high-quality Montessori education and supporting and investing in teacher-leaders teachers and teaching staff with an understanding that their development benefits the children and community.Expenses $123,633 · revenue $198,519
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
- 87-2292907
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $81,318
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,690
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $220,563 | $178,403 | $81,318 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $162,356 | $140,424 | $39,279 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $75,405 | $59,151 | $18,965 | 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 87-2292907).
Questions about FIREFLY EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of FIREFLY EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIREFLY EDUCATION is 87-2292907.
- Is FIREFLY EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to FIREFLY EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FIREFLY EDUCATION 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 FIREFLY EDUCATION 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 FIREFLY EDUCATION 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 FIREFLY EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Amanda LaPlaca.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIREFLY EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $66,000 (AMANDA LAPLACA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FIREFLY EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $220,563, expenses of $178,403 and total assets of $81,318 at year end.
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