CREATIVE MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

CREATIVE MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTER INC

EIN 94-2347442 · Preschools (B21)

What they do

PROVIDE QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION and CHILD CARE.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders3 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$68.76spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$11.30of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$0.69in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $9,673 for DIANA BUFFINGTON (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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.

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,657,762

Expenses$1,827,487

Annual surplus $830,275 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$205,606 · 11.3% of expenses

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Revenue$2,657,762

Expenses$1,827,487

Assets$1,269,526

Income$2,657,762

Contributions$2,616,882

Management and general$205,606

Accounting fees$36,607

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DIANA BUFFINGTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $9,673

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 (3)

DIANA BUFFINGTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

COURT SKINNERPRESIDENT

KATHY KAUFMANNTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1978
Location: 1421 Bay Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
County: San Mateo
In care of: Loren Skinner
Primary officer: Loren Skinner, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@cmlcepa.org Phone(650) 325-9543

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HIEP PHAM CPA INC
NTEE classification: Preschools (B21)
IRS tax category: Preschools