K-step Montessori Inc
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
K-step Montessori Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Monte, California, registered in 2006, with $3,692,688 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3400 Aero Jet Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731 EIN 20-0406835 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▼ 0.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.6M
Net assets
$968K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for K-step Montessori Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For K-step Montessori Inc: 3 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for K-step Montessori Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For K-step Montessori Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3400 Aero Jet Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731
- City
- El Monte
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Elementary & Secondary Schools
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $822K (FY2020) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $968K
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$993K
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$968K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,692,688▼0.6% | $3,576,848▲7.9% | $968,018▲13.7% | $992,613▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,714,685▲44.7% | $3,315,118▲30.7% | $851,578▲88.4% | $895,531▲91.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,567,810▲29.8% | $2,536,629▲69.8% | $452,011▲7.4% | $466,755▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,977,756▲141% | $1,494,073▲54.1% | $420,832▲770% | $425,543▲53.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $821,996 | $969,317 | -$62,853 | $277,553 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is K-step Montessori Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. K-step Montessori Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0406835, based in El Monte, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is K-step Montessori Inc's EIN?
- K-step Montessori Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0406835.
- How much revenue does K-step Montessori Inc report?
- K-step Montessori Inc reported $3,692,688 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does K-step Montessori Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades K-step Montessori Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for K-step Montessori Inc (EIN 20-0406835) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.