THE MISSION OF THE SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL IS: AS A MONTESSORI LEARNING COMMUNITY, WE INSPIRE LIFE LONG LEARNING AND A PEACEFUL WORLD BY NURTURING THE NATURAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $194k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Head of School Officer (Unspecified) | $194k | — | — | $3k | $197k $216k |
Primary Rep Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $106k $116k |
Junior High Rep Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $90k $99k |
Elementary Rep Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $67k $73k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $55k $60k |
Director (thru 10/2023) Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $27k $30k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL equaled 3% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 13%
from 2022
From $175k in 2022 to $197k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Member pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 2%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL
What does the Board Member of SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL received $105,830 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL reported $7.1M in total revenue and $6.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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