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MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE FINGER LAKES
AUBURN, NY · EIN 161505097 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B21P · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · fingerlakesmontessori.com
revenue
$321K
expenses
$345K
net assets
$179K
employees
11
volunteers
10
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO NURTURE AN INDIVIDUAL'S GROWTH; TO GUIDE CHILDREN IN INDEPENDENT LEARNING; TO FOSTER THEIR EXPLORATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT; AND TO PROMOTE RESPECTFUL INTERACTION; SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Private Montessori school in Auburn, New York, serving children ages 3 to 12. Offers early childhood and elementary programs grounded in the Montessori method, emphasizing independent learning, environmental exploration, and social development. The school operates on a 9.5-acre campus and partners with the Auburn Enlarged City School District to provide state-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten and 3PK programs at no cost to eligible families.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

3PK Program
State-funded preschool program for three-year-olds living in the Auburn Enlarged City School District who turn 3 by December 1st; offered at no cost to eligible families
Extended Care Program
Before- and after-school care service offering supervised activities, homework help, and play; available from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
School-Aged Program
Montessori-based elementary program for children ages 5–12, divided into lower elementary (ages 5–9) and upper elementary (ages 9–12), focusing on independent learning and interdisciplinary research
Summer Programs
Themed weekly summer camps for children ages 3–5, featuring nature exploration, crafts, baking, and academic enrichment on the school’s 9.5-acre campus
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
State-funded full-day preschool program for four-year-olds residing in the Auburn Enlarged City School District who turn 4 by December 1st; provided at no cost to eligible families
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Montessori Education Programs 2 activities
    • Maintain a 9.5-acre educational campus in Sennett, NY
      Operates on a 9.5-acre campus in the Town of Sennett, providing a natural environment for learning, exploration, and outdoor activities as part of the Montessori educational model.
    • Provide Montessori-based education for children ages 3 through 8th grade
      Offers preschool, kindergarten, and elementary education programs based on Montessori principles, serving children from age 3 through eighth grade. Instruction includes individualized lessons, a prepared environment with independent learning materials, and a curriculum covering language arts, math, art, music, history, world culture, geography, and science.
  • Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
    • Deliver before- and after-school care programs
      Offers supervised before-school care starting at 7:00 AM and after-school care until 4:30 PM, including structured activities, playtime, social time, and individual homework help for enrolled students.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate free 3PK and UPK preschool programs for eligible children in the Auburn City School District
      Provides free full-day preschool programs for eligible three- and four-year-old children residing in the Auburn City School District through contracts with the district, including 3PK for children turning 3 by December 1st and UPK for children turning 4 by December 1st.
  • Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
    • Provide transportation for students via arrangements with public school districts
      Arranges bus transportation for students through partnerships with surrounding public school districts to support access to the school’s programs.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Run summer programs for preschool and school-aged children
      Operates summer programs including a preschool camp for ages 3–5 and a summer program combining academic skill development with nature-based adventures and themed weekly activities, running from late June through August.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$321K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$321K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$345K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$119K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$308K
Cash$85K
Investments$0
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$179K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ALLISON FENNESSY — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINA LUPO — MEMBER
  • MAT DUHAMEL — MEMBER
  • MEREDITH FERRO — MEMBER
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • American Montessori Society Network — Member organization supporting teacher certification and Montessori education standards.
  • Auburn City School District Partner — Partners with the school to provide free 3PK and UPK classes to eligible students.
  • Auburn Enlarged City School District Partner — Contracts with the Montessori School of the Finger Lakes to deliver Universal Pre-Kindergarten and 3PK programs.
  • Auburn Enlarged City School District Partner — Contracts with the district administration to provide Universal Pre-K services as an approved site.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as a 501(c)3 nonprofit institution by the IRS.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Chartering authority for the school’s operation serving children ages 3 through eighth grade.
  • North American Montessori Teacher Association Network — Professional association supporting Montessori teacher training and educational practice.
  • surrounding school districts Partner — Partnered to provide bus transportation for students.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Child-Centered Holistic Development
    methodology: whole_child_development
    By designing education around the whole child—addressing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs in an integrated way—we foster deeper learning and lifelong growth, because development is multidimensional and interdependent.
  • Developmentally Aligned Multi-Age Learning
    methodology: multi_age_classroom
    By grouping children in multi-age classrooms based on developmental stages rather than fixed grades, we enable continuous progress, peer mentoring, and individualized pacing, because learning is a non-linear, socially enriched process best supported within mixed-age communities.
  • Montessori-Based Independent Learning
    methodology: montessori_education
    By structuring education around independence, environmental exploration, and self-directed activity, we cultivate lifelong learners who are ethically responsible and intrinsically motivated, because children develop autonomy and agency through hands-on, choice-driven experiences.
  • Nature-Integrated Sensory Learning
    methodology: nature_based_learning
    By embedding outdoor exploration and nature-based experiences into daily learning, we strengthen cognitive, emotional, and physical development, because sensory-rich natural environments stimulate curiosity, self-regulation, and deep engagement.