Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc
Pioneer Valley Montessori School provides a responsive and nurturing environment rooted in Montessori practice. We inspire curiosity, compassion and kindness by encouraging independence, developing perseverance, and empowering the …
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A Private School with small class sizes, that provides the highest quality individualized Montessori curriculum in the area for children ages 18 months – sixth grade.
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Mission
Pioneer Valley Montessori School provides a responsive and nurturing environment rooted in Montessori practice. We inspire curiosity, compassion and kindness by encouraging independence, developing perseverance, and empowering the risk-taking necessary for children to grow into their best selves emotionally, academically and physically.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1964, it predates 89% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Springfield, MA, 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 042325461. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042325461. 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.
Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% 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.
Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc is located in Springfield, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
Based on official tax filings, Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Pioneer Valley Montessori Society 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, Pioneer Valley Montessori Society 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 85% 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.
A Private School with small class sizes, that provides the highest quality individualized Montessori curriculum in the area for children ages 18 months – sixth grade. Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc 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 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042325461, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
PIONEER VALLEY MONTESSORI SOCIETY 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 (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 40 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 Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc
- What is Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc?
- Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Springfield, United States. A Private School with small class sizes, that provides the highest quality individualized Montessori curriculum in the area for children ages 18 months – sixth grade.
- When was Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc founded?
- Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc was founded in 1964.
- Who leads Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc?
- Erin Rand serves as Head of School.
- Where is Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Springfield, MA, United States.
- What is Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc trustworthy?
- Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042325461.
- What is Pioneer Valley Montessori Society Inc's website?
- http://www.pvms.org