Denver Montessori Society
THE DENVER MONTESSORI SOCIETY IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION DOING BUSINESS AS MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF DENVER. THE SCHOOL IS AN ACCREDITED (ACIS AND AMS), CO-EDUCATIONAL, NONSECTARIAN DAY SCHOOL, USING …
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Mission
The denver montessorI society is a non-profit corporation doing business as montessorI school of denver. The school is an accredited (acis and ams), co-educational, nonsectarian day school, using the montessorI teaching philosophy and incorporating best educational practices for children two through fourteen years of age. The school begins with our toddler program for students two and three years of age. The primary program serves students ages three through six or preschool through kindergarten. The lower elementary program is 1st grade through 3rd grade students, the upper elementary program is for 4th through 5th grade students, and the middle school program is 6th through 8th grade students.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Denver Montessori Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1964, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDenver Montessori Society is a registered education nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 840536045. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Denver Montessori Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840536045. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Denver Montessori Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Denver Montessori Society is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years. Its registered address is 1460 S Holly St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Denver Montessori Society has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Denver Montessori Society is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Denver Montessori Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Denver Montessori Society holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Discover the Montessori School of Denver difference. Be yourself, curious, inspired, engaged, brave, and yourself at MSD. #beMSD Denver Montessori Society is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Denver Montessori Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Denver Montessori Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840536045, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DENVER MONTESSORI SOCIETY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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California-based real estate developer plans apartment complex at Denver Montessori school site - The Denver Post
DPS elementary school teachers ‘shocked’ by announcement of principal’s removal - Denverite
Montessori school unveils yurt months after students targeted by racist rant at Denver City Council meeting - Denver7
DPS reverses decision after teachers rally to keep principal at northwest Denver school - Colorado Public Radio
Denver students and staff want answers about why the principal who turned their school around was removed from executive role - Colorado Public Radio
Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids opens in Denver - Denver7
Montessori School of Washington Park in danger of closing - KUSA.com
More than 30 Denver schools without air conditioning are closing early this week, and that number could increase - Denverite
Montessori buys Curtis Park duplex for new middle school - BusinessDen
This Is Globeville: Student Podcast Digs Into North Denver’s Legacy And Future - Colorado Public Radio
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1964
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Denver Montessori Society
- What is Denver Montessori Society?
- Denver Montessori Society is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Denver, United States. Discover the Montessori School of Denver difference. Be yourself, curious, inspired, engaged, brave, and yourself at MSD. #beMSD
- When was Denver Montessori Society founded?
- Denver Montessori Society was founded in 1964.
- Who leads Denver Montessori Society?
- Julie Bragdon serves as HEAD OF SCHOOL.
- Where is Denver Montessori Society located?
- Headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
- What is Denver Montessori Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Denver Montessori Society trustworthy?
- Denver Montessori Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Denver Montessori Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840536045.
- What is Denver Montessori Society's website?
- https://www.montessoridenver.org