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Montessori School of Rochester

To guide children in reaching their full potential.

Rochester, NY EIN 161165762 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Montessori School of Rochester

The Montessori School of Rochester's mission is to nourish the child's spirit, while fostering exploration, independence, & confidence. Visit today.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

To guide children in reaching their full potential.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Montessori School of Rochester is a registered community development nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 161165762. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Montessori School of Rochester has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Montessori School of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Montessori School of Rochester has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Montessori School of Rochester is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Montessori School of Rochester. 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.

Montessori School of Rochester has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

The Montessori School of Rochester's mission is to nourish the child's spirit, while fostering exploration, independence, & confidence. Visit today. Montessori School of Rochester is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Montessori School of Rochester's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Montessori School of Rochester are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Montessori School of Rochester is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161165762, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MI
Michael Discenza
Board President

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy W••••••••
TEACHER
BR
Bryce S••••••••••
TREASURER
CH
Chris M•••••
TRUSTEE
CY
Cynthia G••••
HEAD OF SCHOOL
DA
Danielle P••••••••
TEACHER
EF
Efrat E••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Helen P••••••••
TREASURER
JA
Jane B••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
JO
Joyce S•••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Katherine M••••••••
TRUSTEE
KA
Katie M••••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Marisa W•••••
SECRETARY
MI
Michael D•••••••
Board President
MI
Miranda J••••••
TRUSTEE
NA
Naomi F••••
PRESIDENT
SA
Sarah Z••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Rochester Students Make Valentine's Day Cards For Sick Kids - Patch
Jan 2020
patch.com
Montessori School Rochester celebrates National Children’s Day - The Oakland Press
Jun 2017
www.theoaklandpress.com

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Montessori School of Rochester This page 89 $1.6 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Minnesota Association of Townships 89 $3.2 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Lower East Side District Management Corporation Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -
Mt Airy USA 89 $2.2 million -

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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Montessori School of Rochester

What is Montessori School of Rochester?
Montessori School of Rochester is a community development school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Rochester, United States. The Montessori School of Rochester's mission is to nourish the child's spirit, while fostering exploration, independence, & confidence. Visit today.
When was Montessori School of Rochester founded?
Montessori School of Rochester was founded in 1987.
Who leads Montessori School of Rochester?
Michael Discenza serves as Board President.
Where is Montessori School of Rochester located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Montessori School of Rochester's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Montessori School of Rochester trustworthy?
Montessori School of Rochester has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Montessori School of Rochester's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161165762.
What is Montessori School of Rochester's website?
http://www.msrchild.org