2017-06-19T08:24:09-00:00 2016-06-30 Sandra A Turner CPA PC 7650 S McClintock Drive Ste 103-366 Tempe AZ 85284 990 2015-07-01 830345361 Desert Garden Montessori School Inc DESE 4804699833 5130 E Warner Road Phoenix AZ 850443363 Shetal Walters Director 2017-06-19 true Sandra A Turner 4806957699 2017-06-19 2015 2018-03-14 21:41:22Z Shetal Walters 5130 E Warner Road Phoenix AZ 85044 3367723 false X www.desertgardenmontessori.org X 2003 AZ Desert Garden Montessoris mission is to create an environment for children in which they are encouraged to explore, create, learn, socialize and celebrate their unique talents. 5 3 80 250 0 505826 689311 2532619 2486656 2612 46614 -5895 16712 3035162 3239293 0 0 1931269 2012247 14200 0 87874 1094045 1181664 3039514 3193911 -4352 45382 644659 912062 722890 962350 -78231 -50288 Desert Garden Montessoris mission is to create an environment for children in which they are encouraged to explore, create, learn, socialize and celebrate their unique talents. The School is committed to developing within each child a sense of responsibiltiy and interdependence with their community and the world. false false 2911760 3017322 The Schools Montessori approach is a system of education, which encompasses both a philosophy of the childs growth and a rationale for guiding such growth. It is based on the childs developmental needs for freedom within limits. In addition a carefully prepared environment guarantees exposure to materials and experiences to develop intelligence as well as physical and psychological abilities. It is designed to take full advantage of the self-motivation process, the unique abilities of children, and allow them to develop their own capabilities and inner gifts. The School serves more than 200 children from infant programs to middle school students. The curriculum is designed to serve the whole child in an integrated approach. 2911760 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false true false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true false true true true true false false false false true false true false true X 22 0 true 80 true false false false false false false true true false false false false X 5 3 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AZ X Shetal Walters 4804969833 5130 E Warner Rd Phoenix AZ 85044 Shetal Walters School Director/President 040.00 X X 83567 0 0 Jorganne Forbes Secretary 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Jill Carson Treasurer 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Cook Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Walters Vice President 001.00 X X 0 0 0 83567 false false false NA 3081 68598 617632 70794 689311 Tuition 611710 2050076 2050076 Organic lunches and snacks 611710 256637 256637 Enrichment classes and school trips 611710 179943 179943 2486656 3216 3216 151015 107617 43398 43398 43398 34425 68598 20813 13612 13612 Facility rent 532000 3100 3100 3100 3239293 2489756 60226 0 0 0 0 92000 71760 13800 6440 0 1673271 1539409 83664 50198 0 88299 81299 4419 2581 158677 145003 8634 5040 0 0 1925 1925 0 0 130349 95459 33620 1270 6372 6053 319 206703 189155 11045 6503 34577 31600 1879 1098 0 445572 408955 26767 9850 20670 18329 2341 0 827 538 206 83 6075 5163 912 0 31573 26837 4736 0 Classroom supplies, materials and texts 28372 28372 Organic lunch and snacks 119565 119565 Enrichment classes and trips 123795 123795 License and permits 10625 10615 10 14664 9853 4811 3193911 2911760 194277 87874 53967 32442 13792 56611 162046 407029 345585 130163 167651 215422 190643 122718 56560 77840 644659 912062 239153 126583 171648 433872 173834 138711 104033 71193 34222 109145 82846 722890 962350 X -78231 -50288 -78231 -50288 644659 912062 45382 -17439 X false false false X 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 92664 6823 85841 81855 62861 18994 171066 60479 110587 215422 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Loans to staff Construction in progress 77840 Prepaid expenses Other current assets 77840 Federal income taxes Checks in excess of bank account balance 82846 82846 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Dream Event 103023 68598 34425 2249 10150 743 1500 6171 103023 68598 34425 2249 10150 743 1500 6171 20813 13612 true Tuition Assistance 132 530666 179993 FMV Tuition Grants Part III Line 1 The school provides tuition assistance grants for students with a need for assistance. The tuition assistance is provided based on need. Tuition assistance is provided in three ways in exchange for services provided to the school by the students parents 150,618 direct reduction of tuition for grants 29,375 and grant funding from 3rd party private tuition organizations 530.666. Since all grants and services are for DGM tuition, no grant monitoring is required for grants made within the organization. Grants provided to students by 3rd party tuition organizations follow their individual grant criteria and regulations for private school tuition grant organizations imposed by the state of Arizona. These 3rd party grants are cash contributions to the organization and are applied against tuition owed by the students. DGM LLC Related party ownership LOC X 214357 214357 false true true Shetal and James Walters Related party Offset to LOC X -75646 -75646 false true false 138711 DGM LLCJames & Shetal Walters Directors/Officers 222300 Lease payment on facility false DGM LLCJames & Shetal Walters Directors/Officers 35123 LOC net repayment/advances false X 2 70794 market value false true false Form 990, Part V, Section B, Line 11 The School provides a copy of the Form 990 electronically to all members of the Board of Directors before filing the return. In addition, the Form 990 is reviewed and approved by the Director before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors makes an annual disclosure of any conflicts of interest. The Director monitors the forms and issues and notifies the Board of Directors if any member has a conflict regarding an issue. Members of the Board of Directors are also required to disclose if a conflict of interest impacts a discussion or issue. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a/15b The School Directors annual compensation is disclosed to the Board of Directors. The compensation is based on comparisons to similar schools and the level the School can pay based on the annual budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The School makes its Form 1023, Form 990, nondiscrimination policy, and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request at the School office during regular business hours. The nondiscrimination policy is also included in all enrollment packets and is published on the Schools website. The Schools Form 990 is also available on online at Guidestar.org. DGM LLC 5130 E Warner Rd Phoenix AZ 85044 860850008 Rental Property AZ NA NA false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false Desert Garden Montessori LLC (DGM LLC) e 109145 FMV Desert Garden Montessori LLC (DGM LLC) k 222300 Cash