EIN 38-2473823

Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
64
Year formed
1938
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Stepping stones Montessori school nurtures global citizens and guides each child to realize their unique potential. Stepping stones Montessori school (ssms) is a small Montessori school serving Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1983. Ssms is a parent-run and parent-funded infant through sixth grade school. No government funds or grants are part of ssms' budget.
Also known as...
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Total revenues
$3,289,324
2022
Total expenses
$2,336,834
2022
Total assets
$2,467,836
2022
Num. employees
64
2022

Program areas at Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

SchoolStepping Stones students are well prepared to face the challenges that life is likely to throw at them. They leave Stepping Stones with a strong sense of self, a solid academic experience and most importantly a love of learning that will serve them the rest of their lives.
Summer SessionProvide a safe summer care program alternative to parents, where the child is encouraged in the development of education, concentration, coordination, independence and sense of order.
Child CareProvide a safe day care alternative to parents where the child is encouraged in the development of education, concentration, coordination, independence, and a sense of order.

Who funds Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Ceres Foundation / C-O Burton W Hales JRGeneral Support$60,000
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,200
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth TopliffeHead of School$0
Adam EdlundChair$0
Seema SeehraSecretary$0
Brian BakkilaFinance Chair$0
Tom SoehlVice - Chair$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$731,491
Program services$2,132,689
Investment income and dividends$311
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$217
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$90,939
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$333,677
Total revenues$3,289,324

Form 990s for Montessori Society of Greater Grand Rapids

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-02-13990View PDF
2021-062022-04-28990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
2018-062019-11-04990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Davis Waldorf School (DWS)Davis, CA$2,786,992
New School MontessoriLancaster, PA$3,503,243
Mater Amoris Montessori SchoolAshton, MD$1,772,825
Nevada Sage Waldorf SchoolReno, NV$1,526,335
Butler MontessoriDarnestown, MD$4,389,976
San Diego Cooperative PreschoolSan Diego, CA$1,059,507
Inman Park Cooperative Preschool (IPCP)Atlanta, GA$1,092,940
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Rev Foundation
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Ceres Foundation / C-O Burton W Hales JR
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsChildhood education nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1110 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
steppingstonesgr.org/ 
Phone
(616) 451-8627
IRS details
EIN
38-2473823
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1938
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B21: Nursery School, Early School Admissions, Kindergarten
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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