SHINING MOUNTAINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SHINING MOUNTAINS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

EIN 87-2255699 · Preschools (B21)

What they do

CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION to PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC MONTESSORI APPROACH to EDUCATION. WILL SERVE AS A UNIFYING MODEL for CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $86.30 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

64.71%of revenue went to mission work86.3% of expenses · Program services

0.07%of revenue went to fundraising0.1% of expenses

$77.27spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

10.17%of revenue went to management and office costs13.6% of expenses

$0.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

22.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$301,669

Mission workProgram services$195,20364.71% of revenue86.3% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$30,67310.17% of revenue13.6% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$2000.07% of revenue0.1% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$75,59325.06% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$226,07674.94% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Money in and money out

Revenue$292,563

Expenses$226,076

Annual surplus $66,487 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$195,203 · 86.3% of expenses

Management and office costs$30,673 · 13.6% of expenses

Fundraising$200 · 0.1% of expenses

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Revenue$292,563

Expenses$226,076

Assets$214,218

Income$292,563

Contributions$66,185

Mission work (program services)$195,203

Fundraising$200

Management and general$30,673

Accounting fees$390

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KATIE TILTEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $6,288

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

KATIE TILTEXECUTIVE DI

CODY HUSTIONGENERAL MANA

KELLY NARYCHAIR

MARY BRYANSTREASURER

MONTANA BROWNGENERAL MANA

RACHELE VIERTHALERSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2025
Location: PO BOX 1756, BUENA VISTA, CO 81211-1756
County: Chaffee
In care of: KELLY NARY
Primary officer: KELLY NARY, CHAIR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(719) 966-5454

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: January 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: JFS LLC
NTEE classification: Preschools (B21)
IRS tax category: Preschools