Nonprofit · EIN 93-1963036
FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · CANDLER, NC 28715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $478,471 | $421,630 | $56,841 | $221,521 | $42,593 | $178,928 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $400,557 | $384,812 | $15,745 | $122,087 | $0 | $122,087 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $434,439 | $328,097 | $106,342 | $106,342 | $0 | $106,342 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $478,471
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $63,470
- Other salaries and wages
- $140,427
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $249,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,543
- Occupancy
- $25,700
- Travel
- $4,865
- Depreciation
- $5,219
- Program services (functional)
- $368,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $53,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $122,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $221,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $42,593
- Net assets, end of year
- $178,928
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $113,792
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $178,928
- Gross receipts
- $478,471
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARA BETH BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $63,470 | $63,470 |
| CANAAN BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 35 | $52,707 | $52,707 |
| EMMALY ROGALSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 2 | $51,471 | $51,471 |
| JAMES MARSHALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 2 | $36,133 | $36,133 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARA BETH BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $59,229 | $59,229 |
| CANAAN BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 35 | $50,146 | $50,146 |
| TERA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON LECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMON HEARNE | DIRECTORX Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON LECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAMON HEARNE | DIRECTORX Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TERA FORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CARA BETH BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 0 | $0 |
| CANAAN BRACKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 94 JUSTICE RIDGE RD, CANDLER, NC 28715-9532
- In care of
- % CARA BETH BRACKINS
- Signed the 990
- CARA BETH BRACKINS, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (423) 388-5393
- Return prepared by
- PERIDOT CONSULTING INC
Mission
PROVIDE A TRADITIONAL MONTESSORI EDUCATION BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF DR MARIA MONTESSORI FOR CHILDREN IN THE FIRST THROUGH SIXTH GRAD AGES 6-12 IN ASHEVILLE NC
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE A TRADITIONAL MONTESSORI EDUCATION BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF DR MARIA MONTESSORI FOR CHILDREN IN FIRST THROUGH SIXTH GRADE AGES 6-12 IN ASHEVILLE NCExpenses $368,090 · revenue $478,471
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 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1963036
- 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 (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $221,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $478,471
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $478,471 | $421,630 | $221,521 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $400,557 | $384,812 | $122,087 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $434,439 | $328,097 | $106,342 | 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 93-1963036).
Questions about FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL is 93-1963036.
- Is FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS-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 FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,470 (CARA BETH BRACKINS, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS-MONTESSORI SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $478,471, expenses of $421,630 and total assets of $221,521 at year end.
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