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HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

NEW ROCHELLE, NY · EIN 510173441 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE B21Z · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · hudsoncountry.org
revenue
$8.3M
expenses
$8.1M
net assets
$4.0M
employees
135
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

EDUCATION AND CARE OF CHILDREN FROM INFANT TO EIGHTH GRADE

profile · synthesized from sources

Hudson Country Montessori School is a nonprofit independent school providing Montessori education for children from infancy through eighth grade. The school operates campuses in Danbury, CT and New Rochelle, NY, offering individualized, hands-on learning in multi-age classrooms. It emphasizes academic mastery, emotional well-being, and character development within a structured, child-centered environment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.06M
    SUMMER PROGRAM IS THE SAME AS THE SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH GREATER EMPHASIS ON PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL EDUCATION. PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 275 STUDENTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Elementary School
Covers grades 1–5 with individualized instruction in math, language, science, history, geography, and culture, allowing students to progress at their own pace
Infant Care
Provides responsive, individualized care for infants starting at 8 weeks, with consistent caregivers and sensory-rich environments to support movement, communication, and emotional security
Middle School
Serves grades 6–8 with challenging academics, leadership development, and real-world learning to build critical thinking, organization, and confidence for high school readiness
Preschool and Kindergarten
For children ages 3–6, focuses on early literacy, math, and problem-solving through hands-on materials, with emphasis on social-emotional growth and collaboration
Summer Program
Runs during summer months with the same academic structure as the school year but with greater emphasis on physical and social education; serves approximately 275 students
Toddler Program
Serves children ages 18–36 months with structured routines and Montessori activities that develop language, coordination, independence, and social skills
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Montessori Education Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver Montessori education for children from infancy through 8th grade
      Provides Montessori-based educational programming for children starting at 8 weeks old up to 8th grade, organized in multi-age classrooms (0–3, 3–6, 6–9, 9–12, 12–14) across two campuses in New Rochelle, NY and Danbury, CT. Curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, individualized pacing, and development of academic, social, and leadership skills.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Distribute informational resources for prospective families
      Offers a downloadable ebook titled "How To Find a Great Montessori School" as a checklist to help families evaluate preschools and understand quality Montessori education.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Host annual community and cultural events
      Organizes recurring school-wide events including an annual Harvest Festival, Celebrations of Light performance, tree planting during Earth Week or Arbor Day, and end-of-year class performances to build community, teach cultural traditions, and promote environmental stewardship.
  • Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
    • Implement school uniform and branded attire policies
      Enforces a school uniform policy for elementary and middle school students to minimize distractions and support a focused learning environment, along with requiring logo-branded gym attire for lower and middle school students during physical education.
  • Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
    • Operate summer programs emphasizing physical and social education
      Runs a nine-week summer program that includes creative activities such as science experiments, art projects, outdoor games, and physical education, serving approximately 266–275 students annually.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$8.27M
Contributions & grants$455K6%
Program service revenue$7.73M94%
Investment income$80K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.08M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$5.38M
Grants paid out$303K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.84M
Cash$3.38M
Investments$39K
Liabilities$5.88M
Net assets$3.97M
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +0.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK MEYER CHAIRMAN/ SCHOOL HEAD MAST 40 $240K
C ALAN MASON TRUSTEE/COUNSEL 2 $15K
board members · 4
  • FRED FRIEDMAN — TRUSTEE
  • JOSEPH DELOSA — TREASURER/TRUSTEE
  • MARIA ZULLO — TRUSTEE
  • STEVEN SILVER — SECRETARY/TRUSTEE
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • American Montessori Society Network — Accredited member with non-traditional Montessori age groupings.
  • American Montessori Society Network — HCMS founder served as Vice President of Teacher Development and Education on the Board of the American Montessori Society.
  • Lands' End Partner — Partner vendor through which the school offers uniform items with the Hudson logo for purchase.
  • Mark Meyer Partner — Head of School providing leadership and vision for the institution
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Accredited by NAEYC.
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges Network — Accredited by NEASC.
  • Target Partner — Partner retailer where families can purchase approved school uniform items.
  • global Montessori community Network — Member and leader in the global Montessori community, upholding Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational vision.
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.

  • Culturally Responsive Celebration Pedagogy
    methodology: cultural_celebration_education
    By actively celebrating cultural and religious differences—rather than merely tolerating them—the school fosters mutual respect and global citizenship, because positive affirmation of diversity cultivates empathy and lays the foundation for social harmony and peace.
  • Holistic Development Through Integrated Education
    methodology: holistic_development
    By integrating physical, social, and academic education into a unified program, the school supports comprehensive child development, because cognitive growth is most effective when accompanied by emotional, social, and physical well-being.
  • Montessori-Based Individualized Learning
    methodology: montessori_education
    By using a Montessori educational model that emphasizes self-directed, individualized pacing and child-centered guidance, the school fosters intrinsic motivation, deep understanding, and lifelong learning, because students engage more fully when learning is aligned with their developmental pace and interests.
  • Multi-Age Peer Learning and Leadership Development
    methodology: multi_age_classroom
    By organizing students in multi-age classrooms, the school enables peer mentoring, leadership development, and self-paced learning, because younger students benefit from observation and modeling while older students reinforce their knowledge through teaching and role modeling.