Nonprofit · EIN 48-0686224
FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PRAIRIE VLG, KS 66208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,655,904 | $1,849,468 | -$193,564 | $3,861,844 | $264,775 | $3,597,069 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,318,866 | $1,555,063 | -$236,197 | $4,064,903 | $274,270 | $3,790,633 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,747,579 | $1,533,908 | $213,671 | $4,538,109 | $668,424 | $3,869,685 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,539
- Program service revenue
- $1,544,883
- Investment income
- $42,805
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,483
- Other revenue
- $49,677
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,279
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,053,566
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,377,495
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,675
- Occupancy
- $37,926
- Depreciation
- $98,744
- Program services (functional)
- $1,617,960
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,064,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,861,844
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $264,775
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,597,069
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,102,973
- Gross receipts
- $1,674,387
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1963
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MORRISON | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,414 |
| DEBBIE GREENBERG | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CRAIG BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOM DREYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAY FERGUSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JANA FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HOLLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN MAYHEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARCUS PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN VAN EMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MORRISON | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,871 |
| CRAIG BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TRAVIS HOLLOWAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE GREENBERG | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARCUS PERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN MAYHEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOM DREYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARK TISHMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MALLORY BALL | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN VAN EMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY MORRISON | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,918 |
| JAMIE BIRDNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MALLORY BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBBIE GREENBERG | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KATIE LONGHAUSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVAN MAYHEW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| TOM DREYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BRAD THOENEN | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NICK GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| GLORIA MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3531 SOMERSET DR, PRAIRIE VLG, KS 66208-5150
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY MORRISON, 3531 SOMMERSET DRIVE, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208
- Signed the 990
- KATHY MORRISON, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (913) 649-6160
- Website
- WWW.HIGHLAWN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF HIGHLAWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE A CHILD-CENTERED MONTESSORI COMMUNITY WHICH FACILITATES THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD.
Program accomplishments
- MONTESSORI SCHOOL WITH 184 STUDENTS: TRADITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS: 8:40 - 11:40 AM (AGES 3 TO 4) EXTENDED DAY HOURS: 8:40 AM - 2:30 PM (AGES 4 TO 6).NEW STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE TRADITION CHILDREN'S HOUSE PROGRAM, STARTING AS YOUNG AS AGE 3, ATTEND OUR SCHOOL FROM 8:40 - 11:40 AM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. AS CHILDREN SHOW ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL READINESS TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY, USUALLY BETWEEN AGES 4 AND 5, THE DIRECTRESS WILL INVITE THEM TO STAY FOR EXTENDED DAY UNTIL 2:30. THESE CHILDREN STAY FOR LUNCH BEGINNING ONE AFTERNOON A WEEK. THE CHILDREN'S WORKDAY THEN EXTENDS FROM MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION.THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO CHILDREN 4 AND OLDER. THIS SESSION RUNS FROM 8:40 - 2:30 PM. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. THE AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY ALLOWS THE OLDER CHILDREN TO HAVE MORE ACADEMIC, SMALLER GROUP EXPERIENCE IN THEIR CLASSROOM. CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO START ONE AFTERNOON AND SLOWLY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AFTERNOONS. THE DECISION CONCERNING THE CHILD'S READINESS FOR EXTENDED DAY IS MADE BY THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INPUT FROM THE PARENTS. READINESS FOR EXTENDED DAY IS DETERMINED BY OBSERVING THE CHILD. GUIDELINES THE TEACHER WILL USE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. THE CHILD: HAS A DESIRE TO STAY FOR LUNCH AND THE EXTENDED DAY. HAS GIVEN UP TAKING NAPS OR NO LONGER NAPS EVERYDAY. CAN WORK INDEPENDENTLY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. CAN FOCUS DURING THE MORE DIFFICULT AND COMPLICATED LESSONS. FULL DAY CHILDREN'S HOUSE PROGRAM HOURS: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM 3, 4, OR 5 DAYS PER WEEK. THE FULL DAY CHILDREN'S HOUSE PROGRAM, STARTING WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS AGE 3, INCLUDES EXTENDED HOURS FROM AS EARLY AS 7:30 AM TO 5:30 PM. PARENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO ENROLL THEIR CHILD ON A FEE-BASED SCHEDULE FOR 3, 4, OR 5 FULL DAYS PER WEEK, WITH VARYING DISMISSAL TIMES UNTIL 5:30 PM. THE FULL DAY PROGRAM IS AN EXTENSION OF THE TRADITION CHILDREN'S HOUSE CLASS. CHILDREN ENJOY A RELAXED, COZY, HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A TRAINED MONTESSORI TEACHER. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS; THE NURTURING AND COMFORT OF HOME AND THE CHALLENGING STIMULATION OF MONTESSORI. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE JOYFULLY IN MANY ACTIVITIES; CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ART, MUSIC, MOVEMENT, COOKING AND GAMES. THE CHILDREN MAY CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ORGANIZED ACTIVITY OR WORK FREELY IN A FULLY EQUIPPED MONTESSORI CLASSROOM TO ENHANCE THE CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND COGNITIVE GROWTH.CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI CLASSROOM CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 6 DIRECTLY LEARN THROUGH THEIR SENSES AND ABSORB INFORMATION EFFORTLESSLY THROUGH MOVEMENT AND HANDS-ON MATERIALS. THE FOCUS OF MONTESSORI EDUCATION IS NOT ACADEMIC READINESS OR THE MASTERY OF A SPECIFIC SKILL, BUT DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND INTELLECTUALLY. THE MIXED AGE CLASSES OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN WHICH DO NOT EXIST IN SAME-AGE SETTINGS. THE OLDERM EXPERIENCED CHILDREN BECOME LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS TO THE YOUNGER CHILDREN, WHO ABSORB SOCIAL VALUES AND CULTURAL IMPRESSIONS FROM THE ACTIVITIES OF THE OLDER CHILDREN. THE CHILDREN LEARN DETAILS OF MATH, LANGUAGE AND GEOGRAPHY JUST FROM WALKING THROUGH THE CLASSROOM! THROUGH LEADERSHIP, THE OLDER CHILDREN GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY. A NATURAL, FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE DEVELOPS SPONTANEOUSLY, RESULTING IN A BOND BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND ALSO WITH THE GUIDE. FROM THIS COMES THE GREATEST LEVEL OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL CARE AND RESPECT.Expenses $1,617,960 · revenue $1,613,043
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 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0686224
- 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
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,861,844
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,674,387
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,655,904 | $1,849,468 | $3,861,844 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,318,866 | $1,555,063 | $4,064,903 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,747,579 | $1,533,908 | $4,538,109 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,622,396 | $1,584,794 | $4,162,213 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 48-0686224).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION is 48-0686224.
- Is FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION 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 OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHY MORRISON.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,414 (KATHY MORRISON, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,655,904, expenses of $1,849,468 and total assets of $3,861,844 at year end.
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