Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc
Our mission is to provide an aid to life through a holistic AMI Montessori Education; helping children achieve their greatest success, develop independence, and live with kindness.
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IMA, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit school serving ages 2 months through 3 years. IMAP is a tuition-free public charter school serving learners from 4K through 12th Grade. The Admissions Window to apply for the 2026-2027 school year will be open from December 1, 2025 – February 12, 2026. All applications received after February 12 … Continue reading "IMA(P)’s History, Vision, and Mission"
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Mission
Our mission is to provide an aid to life through a holistic AMI Montessori Education; helping children achieve their greatest success, develop independence, and live with kindness.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIsthmus Montessori Academy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Madison, WI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454480175. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454480175. 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.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc is located in Madison, WI, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc 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 medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc. 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, Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
IMA, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit school serving ages 2 months through 3 years. IMAP is a tuition-free public charter school serving learners from 4K through 12th Grade. The Admissions Window to apply for the 2026-2027 school year will be open from December 1, 2025 – February 12, 2026. All applications received after February 12 … Continue reading "IMA(P)’s History, Vision, and Mission" Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454480175, 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
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ISTHMUS MONTESSORI ACADEMY INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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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 · 2012
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc
- What is Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc?
- Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Madison, United States. IMA, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit school serving ages 2 months through 3 years. IMAP is a tuition-free public charter school serving learners from 4K through 12th Grade. The Admissions Window to apply for the 2026-2027 school year will be open from December 1, 2025 – February 12, 2026. All applications received after February 12 … Continue reading "IMA(P)’s History, Vision, and Mission"
- When was Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc founded?
- Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc?
- Melissa Droessler serves as Co-Founder.
- Where is Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Madison, WI, United States.
- What is Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc trustworthy?
- Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454480175.
- What is Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc's website?
- http://isthmusmontessoriacademy.org