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CHEMUNG VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
ELMIRA, NY · EIN 161569566 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cvms.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$631K
employees
49
volunteers
50
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

EMBRACING THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY, WE NURTURE EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL, PASSION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SENSE OF WORLD COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chemung Valley Montessori School is a private, nonprofit Montessori school in Elmira, NY, serving children from toddler age through 6th grade. The school provides individualized, hands-on education rooted in the Montessori philosophy, emphasizing academic excellence, self-directed learning, and holistic development. It operates with small, multi-age classrooms and offers extended-day and summer programs for enrolled students and the broader community.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

CVMS Summer Camp
Comprehensive summer program for children ages 3 to 13, operated by CVMS+ staff, featuring cognitive, social, and physical activities during the summer months
CVMS+ After-School Program
Before- and after-school enrichment offering supervised activities including art, music, drama, games, homework support, and socialization for Early Childhood through Middle School students
Early Childhood and Toddler Program
Montessori-based education for children ages 2 through preschool, focusing on developmental readiness, independence, and foundational skills
Lower and Upper Elementary Program
Three-year cycle program for elementary students emphasizing individualized learning, multi-age classrooms, and mastery of academic concepts using Montessori methods and materials
Montessori Beginnings Program
Parent and child discovery program designed to introduce families to Montessori philosophy and early learning practices
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Montessori Education Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver Montessori-based education for children from toddler age through 6th grade
      Provides individualized, holistic education using Montessori methods for children ages 15 months through 6th grade, including multi-age classrooms for Early Childhood (3–6), Lower Elementary (6–9), Upper Elementary (9–12), and expanded middle school programming. Curriculum includes mathematics, language, sciences, geography, art, music, sensorial activities, practical life skills, and progressive technology instruction.
    • Operate toddler and early childhood programs based on Montessori philosophy
      Runs a structured toddler program for children aged 2 and older, offering 2-, 3-, or 5-day weekly options with activities centered on exploration of Montessori materials, movement, group rug time (including singing, yoga, and food tasting), cleanup routines, and outdoor/gym activities. Also offers a free weekly Montessori discovery group for children under age two and their caregivers.
  • Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
    • Administer standardized academic assessments
      Administers CTB/McGraw-Hill TerraNova tests and Regents Examinations, with students consistently outperforming state and local peers on standardized assessments.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Award annual scholarship to CVMS alumni
      Provides a $500 annual scholarship to graduating high school seniors who attended CVMS for at least three years, awarded each year at the CVMS Celebration of Learning Ceremony.
  • Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
    • Integrate specialized instruction and wellness into curriculum
      Provides weekly physical education, Spanish, music, art, yoga, cooking, and garden-based learning across early childhood through upper elementary levels to support academic, physical, and emotional development.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Offer summer and vacation enrichment programs for children
      Runs Camp Mustang during school vacations and a summer camp program for children ages three to thirteen, featuring cognitive, social, and physical activities led by CVMS+ staff.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Provide before- and after-school care and enrichment through CVMS+ program
      Operates CVMS+, a before- and after-school program offering supervised academic and enrichment activities, including exploration of interests, hobbies, and talents, for enrolled students from early childhood through middle school, with care available until 5:30 PM.
  • Student and Camp Transportation Services 1 activity
    • Provide transportation for enrolled students
      Offers bus transportation services for students enrolled at the school who reside in the Corning, Elmira, Elmira Heights, and Horseheads school districts.
  • Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Support school governance and community engagement
      Provides governance and strategic direction by working collaboratively with teachers, staff, and families to support student learning and improve the school environment, including requiring 35 hours of annual parent volunteer service to support operations and programming.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.40M
Contributions & grants$63K4%
Program service revenue$1.29M92%
Investment income$22K2%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$1.35M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$1.00M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.35M
Cash$259K
Investments$210K
Liabilities$717K
Net assets$631K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TIM DANIEL HEAD OF SCHOOL (EX-OFFICIO 40 $110K
board members · 7
  • DANIEL RICKETTS — TREASURER
  • DAVE MURRAY — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DEBRAH OWENS — PRESIDENT
  • HIRO MOTEGI — TRUSTEE
  • LISA KINNER — SECRETARY
  • NICK LAPUMA — TRUSTEE
  • UMA YOGANATHAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • American Montessori Society Network — Follows curriculum and teaching methods rooted in the best practices of the American Montessori Society, with most educators AMS-trained and certified.
  • Becky Schiavone Partner — Director of Parent Education who facilitates Montessori Beginnings discussions
  • Corning School District Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for enrolled CVMS students.
  • Daniel Ricketts Partner — Board Treasurer responsible for financial oversight.
  • David Murray Partner — Board Vice President and contact for prospective board members.
  • Deb Owens Partner — Board President providing leadership and governance for CVMS.
  • Elmira Heights School District Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for enrolled CVMS students.
  • Elmira School District Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for enrolled CVMS students.
  • Hiro Motegi Partner — Board Trustee contributing to governance and strategic direction.
  • Horseheads School District Partner — Coordinates bus transportation for enrolled CVMS students.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and community engagement
  • Nick LaPuma Partner — Board Trustee contributing to governance and strategic direction.
  • kreed@cvms.org Partner — Contact point for employment applications at CVMS.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Individualized, Mastery-Based Learning in Multi-Age Classrooms
    methodology: mastery_based_learning
    By organizing students in multi-age classrooms with three-year continuity and individualized lesson plans, we enable self-paced, mastery-based progression, because this structure supports deeper teacher-student understanding, reduces pressure to conform to grade-level norms, and strengthens cognitive and emotional development over time.
  • Integrated Character and Community Development
    methodology: character_and_community_development
    By embedding values like respect, kindness, personal responsibility, and service into daily routines, we build a peace-centered, inclusive community, because consistent modeling and practice of social-emotional skills within a Montessori framework fosters moral development and collective responsibility in children.
  • Montessori-Based Whole Child Development
    methodology: montessori_education
    By implementing the Montessori philosophy through child-centered, hands-on learning and multi-age classrooms, we cultivate independent thinking, lifelong learning, and social-emotional growth, because this approach respects developmental stages and fosters intrinsic motivation, responsibility, and global citizenship.
  • Parent-Teacher Partnership Model
    methodology: parent_teacher_partnership
    By fostering collaboration between parents and teachers through observation, communication, and shared updates, we extend the Montessori learning environment into the home, because aligned adult support strengthens continuity in child development and reinforces independence and learning.
  • Socioeconomic Inclusion via Sliding-Scale Tuition
    methodology: sliding_scale_access
    By offering tuition based on family income and resources, we increase access for diverse socioeconomic groups, because reducing financial barriers enables a more inclusive, representative student body and aligns with Montessori values of equity and community.