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Lee Montessori Public Charter School

To create a more just, liberated world through a diverse, interconnected community that redefines high-quality education by pairing montessori with anti-bias/anti-racist practices; to create a joyful learning environment …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Lee Montessori Public Charter School

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.3 million. EIN: 454726453.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To create a more just, liberated world through a diverse, interconnected community that redefines high-quality education by pairing montessori with anti-bias/anti-racist practices; to create a joyful learning environment where children and families flourish, and can show up as their authentic selves.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($14.3 million)
93% to programs beats the peer average (90%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a registered education nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 454726453. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lee Montessori Public Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lee Montessori Public Charter School has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is classified as a 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 $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lee Montessori Public Charter School. 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.

Lee Montessori Public Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.3 million. EIN: 454726453. Lee Montessori Public Charter School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among education charities registered in United States: Lee Montessori Public Charter School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Lee Montessori Public Charter School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454726453, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

SI
Simon Rodberg
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex B••••
FOUNDING PRINCIPAL
AS
Ashley S••••••••••
Director
BO
Bonnie B••••
MEMBER
BR
Brian M••••••
Director
CA
Catharine B••••••••
CHAIR UNTIL 04/2023
CH
Chris P••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CH
Christine P••••
Director
DA
Darien N••••
DIR. OF OPS. UNTIL AUG. 2020
DO
Dominique F••••••
CHIEF OF STAFF
EB
Ebony C•••••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL - EAST END CAMPUS
ER
Eric B•••••
VICE CHAIR
ER
Eric B••••• V••• C••••
UNTIL 04/2023, THEN CHAIR
ER
Erin H•••
Director
ER
Erin R•••••
Director
JE
Jessica M•••••
Director
KA
Kate W•••••
SECRETARY
KR
Kristine F••••
Director
LO
Lorraine M•••••
TREASURER
MA
Marimba J•••••••••••••
Director
ME
Megan H••••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL - BROOKLAND CAMPUS
RO
Rob P•••••••
Director
SA
Sarah M•••••
Director
SI
Simon R••••••
Executive Director
WH
Whitney D••••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$16.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$13.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$14.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lee Montessori Public Charter School This page 93 $16.1 million 93%
River City Education Services 93 $59.0 million 99%
Compass Academy Charter School Inc 93 $17.7 million 86%
P G Chambers School Inc 93 $16.7 million 97%
Kingsman Academy Public Charter School 93 $16.5 million 89%
The Association of Illiana Christian High School of … 93 $20.0 million 92%
Code Org 93 $25.2 million 85%
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 93 $69.2 million 87%
Frontier Schools Inc 93 $34.6 million 84%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lee Montessori Public Charter School

What is Lee Montessori Public Charter School?
Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Washington, United States. Lee Montessori Public Charter School is a education organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.3 million. EIN: 454726453.
When was Lee Montessori Public Charter School founded?
Lee Montessori Public Charter School was founded in 2013.
Who leads Lee Montessori Public Charter School?
Simon Rodberg serves as Executive Director.
Where is Lee Montessori Public Charter School located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Lee Montessori Public Charter School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lee Montessori Public Charter School trustworthy?
Lee Montessori Public Charter School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Lee Montessori Public Charter School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 454726453.
What is Lee Montessori Public Charter School's website?
http://www.leemontessori.org