Nonprofit · EIN 56-1177140
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,279,367 | $4,130,261 | $149,106 | $5,861,047 | $2,524,661 | $3,336,386 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,017,540 | $3,674,993 | $342,547 | $6,130,784 | $2,874,820 | $3,255,964 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $34,491
- Program service revenue
- $4,185,491
- Investment income
- $55,717
- Other revenue
- $3,668
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,497,469
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,166,711
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,026
- Accounting fees
- $61,865
- Depreciation
- $149,575
- Program services (functional)
- $2,979,990
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,150,271
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,130,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,861,047
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,524,661
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,336,386
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,587,117
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,684,704
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,651,682
- Gross receipts
- $4,279,367
- Employees
- 112
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY SQUIRES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 40 | $175,145 | $25,048 |
| LISA TATE | FACULTY REP Trustee or director | 40 | $82,463 | $17,280 |
| SCOTT MCFARLANE | FACULTY REP Trustee or director | 40 | $62,484 | $15,727 |
| JAMIE SPATOLA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NOEL | VICE CHAIR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA COMPTON-NELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE GENTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY GINYARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GREELEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI BENSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN POVIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM KEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONOVAN LIVINGSTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY SQUIRES | HEAD OF SCHOOL Trustee or director | 40 | $156,875 | $22,636 |
| LISA TATE | FACULTY REP Trustee or director | 40 | $92,447 | $17,482 |
| SUSANNAH LOCK | FACULTY REP Trustee or director | 40 | $66,168 | $15,379 |
| ROBERT RENQUIST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER CURTIS | FINANCE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA COMPTON NELSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SPATOLA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE GENTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG STRASNICK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE BARNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL GINYARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2800 PICKETT RD, DURHAM, NC 27705-5613
- In care of
- % TAMMY SQUIRES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMMY SQUIRES, 2800 PICKETT ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27705
- Signed the 990
- JAMIE SPATOLA, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (919) 489-9045
- Website
- MSDURHAM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NELSON & COMPANY PA
Mission
MONTESSORI'S MISSION IS IGNITING PASSION AND CURIOSITY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING.
Program accomplishments
- THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM PROVIDES A COMPLETE EDUCATION FOR PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 6TH GRADE. 174 CHILDREN WERE ENROLLED IN THE TAX YEAR.Expenses $2,979,990 · revenue $4,185,491
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1177140
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,861,047
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,279,367
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $4,279,367 | $4,130,261 | $5,861,047 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $4,017,540 | $3,674,993 | $6,130,784 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $3,315,777 | $2,991,103 | $5,956,512 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 56-1177140).
Questions about MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM
- What is the EIN of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM is 56-1177140.
- Is MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM 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 DURHAM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names TAMMY SQUIRES.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,145 (TAMMY SQUIRES, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DURHAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,279,367, expenses of $4,130,261 and total assets of $5,861,047 at year end.
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