We provide a loving, supportive and thoughtfully prepared learning environment which instills coordination, concentration, a sense of order and independence in each child. Our Montessori approach values the human spirit and development of the whole child - physical, social, emotional and cognitive. Our teachers strive to cultivate each child's natural desire to learn and master skills , show responsibility, cooperation and respect for each other, thus preparing them for life. Multiage groupings encourage younger children to learn from older ones, while older children reinforce their learnings by teaching concepts they have already mastered. Our preschool/kindergarten program includes: Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, Art, Music, Geography, Science, Movement and Nature Study.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Washington.
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $215k | — | — | — | $215k $229k |
President 75th to 90th percentile | $215k | — | — | — | $215k $229k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 19%
from 2023
From $180k in 2023 to $215k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 19% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 20%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI received $215,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Washington, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BRIGHT STARS MONTESSORI reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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