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Visit www.rcmontessori.orgAbout Red Cottage Montessori School
Red cottage montessorI school is a grassroot, parent driven, board directed, authentic montessorI school offering montessorI education for children 18 months-9 years. The method fully embraces a childs individuality rcms has 4 programs that provide the bulk of services for 18 mo-6th grade toddler, childrens home, lower elementary and upper elementary programs. Fiscal year 2023-2024 rcms enrolled children and provided montessorI education. 1. Rcms toddler program offers safe, peaceful, nurturing community for the youngest children. This prepared environment supports freedom of movement and uninterrupted time for concentration and focus of their work.
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Mission
Authentic montessori school
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Red Cottage Montessori School 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
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Red Cottage Montessori School draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRed Cottage Montessori School is a registered education nonprofit based in Red Wing, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273425655. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $89K in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Red Cottage Montessori School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273425655. 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.
Red Cottage Montessori School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Red Cottage Montessori School is located in Red Wing, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Red Cottage Montessori School has $89K in annual revenue. 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.
Red Cottage Montessori School 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 small organization. It has $89K in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Red Cottage Montessori School. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Red Cottage Montessori School 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). 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.
Red cottage montessorI school is a grassroot, parent driven, board directed, authentic montessorI school offering montessorI education for children 18 months-9 years. The method fully embraces a childs individuality rcms has 4 programs that provide the bulk of services for 18 mo-6th grade toddler, childrens home, lower elementary and upper elementary programs. Fiscal year 2023-2024 rcms enrolled children and provided montessorI education. 1. Rcms toddler program offers safe, peaceful, nurturing community for the youngest children. This prepared environment supports freedom of movement and uninterrupted time for concentration and focus of their work. Red Cottage Montessori School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $89K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Red Cottage Montessori School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Red Cottage Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273425655, 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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RED COTTAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 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 (9)
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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 - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 26 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Red Cottage Montessori School
- What is Red Cottage Montessori School?
- Red Cottage Montessori School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Red Wing, United States. Red cottage montessorI school is a grassroot, parent driven, board directed, authentic montessorI school offering montessorI education for children 18 months-9 years. The method fully embraces a childs individuality rcms has 4 programs that provide the bulk of services for 18 mo-6th grade toddler, childrens home, lower elementary and upper elementary programs. Fiscal year 2023-2024 rcms enrolled children and provided montessorI education. 1. Rcms toddler program offers safe, peaceful, nurturing community for the youngest children. This prepared environment supports freedom of movement and uninterrupted time for concentration and focus of their work.
- When was Red Cottage Montessori School founded?
- Red Cottage Montessori School was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Red Cottage Montessori School?
- Kai Rodgers serves as President.
- Where is Red Cottage Montessori School located?
- Headquartered in Red Wing, MN, United States.
- What is Red Cottage Montessori School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Red Cottage Montessori School trustworthy?
- Red Cottage Montessori School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Red Cottage Montessori School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273425655.
- What is Red Cottage Montessori School's website?
- http://www.rcmontessori.org