Nonprofit · EIN 20-8512281
ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $2,348,156 | $2,111,843 | $236,313 | $3,245,001 | $346,541 | $2,898,460 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,984,079 | $2,053,770 | -$69,691 | $2,977,707 | $393,744 | $2,583,963 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,825,292 | $1,501,105 | $324,187 | $3,123,028 | $470,605 | $2,652,423 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $839,192
- of which government grants
- $656,281
- Program service revenue
- $1,490,772
- Investment income
- $18,192
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $566,896
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $241,899
- Other salaries and wages
- $676,340
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,013,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,176
- Accounting fees
- $1,878
- Depreciation
- $97,095
- Program services (functional)
- $1,512,128
- Management and general (functional)
- $396,609
- Fundraising (functional)
- $203,106
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,977,707
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,245,001
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $346,541
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,898,460
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,332,608
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,898,460
- Gross receipts
- $2,348,156
- Employees
- 20
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayelet Ellie Licstash | Executive Director | 40 | $149,713 | $90,476 |
| Dr Alan Heller | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Reut Rozenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Lindenauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neal Freed | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lilian Liebstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Meltzman Schepps | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Kosasky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Kotzker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Malka Groden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Rosenberg Perl | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michelle Parker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayelet Ellie Licstash | Executive Director | 40 | $86,666 | $142,760 |
| Dr Alan Heller | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Devorah Berman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Lindenauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neal Freed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Orlee Turiz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Meltzman Schepps | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Kosasky | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYELET LICHTASH | FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,068 | $79,268 |
| ALAN HELLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE LINDENAUER | FINANCE COMM CHAIR AND TRE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVORAH BERMAN | DEV CHAIR/PARENTS ASSOC LI Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL FREED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ORLEE TURIZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SCHEPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6125 TUCKERMAN LN, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-3543
- In care of
- % AYELET LICHTASH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AYELET LICHTASH
- Signed the 990
- AYELET LICHTASH, Executive Director
- Phone
- (301) 556-5010
- Return prepared by
- WILLIAM RUSS
Mission
ALEF BET MONTESSORI PROVIDES CARE AND EDUCATION TO CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS OLD. SCHOOL USES MONTESSORI METHODS TO TEACH GENERAL STUDIES, JUDAIC STUDIES, AND HEBREW CURRICULA. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A LOVING, CARING ATMOSPHERE WHERE CHILDREN GROW AND LEARN.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATED A SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 18 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS. ENROLLMENT DURING THE YEAR ENDING JULY 31, 2025 WAS 72 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,512,128 · grants $566,896
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 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8512281
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B240)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,245,001
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,348,156
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $2,348,156 | $2,111,843 | $3,245,001 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $1,984,079 | $2,053,770 | $2,977,707 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $1,825,292 | $1,501,105 | $3,123,028 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-8512281).
Questions about ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC is 20-8512281.
- Is ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC 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 ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names AYELET LICHTASH.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,713 (Ayelet Ellie Licstash, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ALEF BET MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,348,156, expenses of $2,111,843 and total assets of $3,245,001 at year end.
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