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Nonprofit · EIN 54-0718805

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

Tax-exempt · ANNANDALE, VA 22003

Financials

$6.6M$6.4M2023$6.6M$6.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,615,943$6,675,547-$59,604$10,129,543$3,658,608$6,470,935
June 30, 2024990$6,557,699$6,403,364$154,335$10,357,389$4,000,188$6,357,201
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,459
Program service revenue
$6,415,670
Investment income
$121,814
Net gain from sales of assets
-$2,322
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$345,173
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$433,249
Other salaries and wages
$3,603,347
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,853,495
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$23,762
Accounting fees
$20,000
Occupancy
$494,500
Travel
$84,218
Depreciation
$283,878
Program services (functional)
$6,382,075
Management and general (functional)
$271,944
Fundraising (functional)
$21,528

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,357,389
Total assets, end of year
$10,129,543
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,658,608
Net assets, end of year
$6,470,935
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,412,435
Publicly traded securities
$3,274,878
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,440,090
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,845
Gross receipts
$7,771,187
Employees
83
Volunteers
33
Year formed
1962
State of legal domicile
VA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KARI CAFEOHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$252,000$15,504
SARA BANNONDIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/HR
Officer
32$136,850$19,116
TIMOTHY SCHWARTZTEACHER AND SUMMER CAMP
Highest-paid employee
40$104,470$6,576
NICOLE KAEDINGPRESIDENT EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TYLER MARTINEZVICE PRESIDENT EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SHANIA PRIDEBOARD MEMBER THRU 11/11/24
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEVON KUEHNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LYDIA KYOHERESECRETARY EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KHALEAPH LUISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DARYN CAMBRIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
FRAUKE NITSCHKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTIAN TANSEYTREASURER EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRENT TWEDDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STACY KING-SCANLONBOARD MEMBER EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JEN TALLEYBOARD MEMBER EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director
2$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN WLCEKBOARD MEMBER EFF. 07/01/2024
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KARI CAFEOHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$228,750$14,655
SARA BANNONDIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/HR
Officer
32$120,350$17,431
NICOLE KAEDINGTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TYLER MARTINEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KENT ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALEX ATTARDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHANIA PRIDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DEVON KUEHNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALLISON CARPENTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LYDIA KYOHEREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KHALEAPH LUISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DARYN CAMBRIDGEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FRAUKE NITSCHKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHRISTIAN TANSEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BRENT TWEDDLEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6820 PACIFIC LN, ANNANDALE, VA 22003-5932
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KARI CAFEO, 6820 PACIFIC LANE, ANNANDALE, VA 220035932
Signed the 990
KARI CAFEO, HEAD OF SCHOOL
Phone
(703) 256-9577
Return prepared by
MATTHEWS CARTER & BOYCE

Mission

THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (MSNV) IS A LEADING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IN THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA PROVIDING MONTESSORI EDUCATION AT THREE CAMPUSES FOR CHILDREN AGES FROM 2 THROUGH 12 AND A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS 12-15. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND GUIDE CHILDREN TO LOVE LEARNING, TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER, AND TO LOVE THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MSNV PROVIDES AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES FROM 2 THROUGH 12 AND A MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS 12-15, WITH CAMPUSES SET IN PEACEFUL RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS. MSNV OFFERS CHALLENGING, SELF-PACED AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION GUIDED BY PROFESSIONAL MONTESSORI CERTIFIED FACULTY. THE CURRICULUM EDUCATES THE WHOLE CHILD, PROVIDES A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE, AND FOSTERS INNER DISCIPLINE AS WELL AS RESPECT FOR OTHERS. MSNV HAS DEVELOPED A RICH MONTESSORI CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES PRACTICAL LIFE, SENSORIAL TRAINING, MATHEMATICS, LANGUAGE, CULTURAL STUDIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCE, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS.
    Expenses $5,475,431 · grants $345,173 · revenue $5,898,015
  • MSNV'S PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ADMISSIONS INCLUDES VARIOUS COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS AND PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WHICH HELP CONNECT THE SCHOOL AND HOME ENVIRONMENTS WITH UNDERLYING THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY. MSNV LOOKS TO NOT ONLY ENGAGE ITS PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT FAMILIES REGARDING RESPECT AND CARE OF THE WORLD, BUT ALSO THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO ENVISION A HUMANE AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES FEEL REVERENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THAT SUSTAINS LIFE ON EARTH.
    Expenses $510,783
  • MSNV'S EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM OFFERS A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT BEFORE AND AFTER THE SCHOOL HOURS. CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM PARTICIPATE IN SAFE, COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS SIMILAR TO THOSE THEY ENJOY DURING THE HEART OF THE DAY. ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH ALL SORTS OF MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES COMPATIBLE WITH THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, GEARED SPECIFICALLY TOWARD THE AGE GROUP AND THE CHILD'S INTERESTS.
    Expenses $240,625 · revenue $291,444
  • MSNV'S FUN-FILLED SUMMER OF DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY HELPS CHILDREN GROW AS THEY EXPLORE, MAKE FRIENDS AND LEARN NEW SKILLS. MSNV OFFERS THEMED WEEKS THAT FIT THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH SIXTH GRADERS, INCORPORATING MONTESSORI PRINCIPLES THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM WITH RESPONSIBILITY.
    Expenses $155,236 · revenue $226,211

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-0718805
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 (B21Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,129,543
Income (IRS master file)
$7,771,187

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,615,943$6,675,547$10,129,543XML
990June 2024$6,557,699$6,403,364$10,357,389XML
990June 2023$6,053,993$5,408,193$10,519,654IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 54-0718805).

Questions about MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

What is the EIN of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC is 54-0718805.
Is MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
Are donations to MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA 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 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC 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 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC 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 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KARI CAFEO.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,000 (KARI CAFEO, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,615,943, expenses of $6,675,547 and total assets of $10,129,543 at year end.

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