2026-05-05T13:45:57-04:00 2025-06-30 990 2024-07-01 430667478 MIRIAM FOUNDATION MIRI 3149626059 1138 N WARSON RD ST LOUIS MO 631321809 Cyndi Ludwinski Director of Finance and Administrat 3149626059 2026-05-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Miriam Foundation 1138 N WARSON RD ST LOUIS MO 631321809 13949669 false X X 1955 MO Together we empower students with learning differences through our specialized educational approach by unlocking their potential and paving the way for lifelong success. 23 23 235 100 0 0 1339637 1544376 10635624 9262242 932559 734755 196300 130003 13104120 11671376 2278920 2292838 0 0 8310724 7668596 0 0 575028 2254669 2357091 12844313 12318525 259807 -647149 33843072 33329348 6250316 5667971 27592756 27661377 Together we empower students with learning differences through our specialized educational approach by unlocking their potential and paving the way for lifelong success. false false 7710955 2082465 6039350 Miriam School provides a personalized learning program integrated therapies and a nurturing community to ensure students with unique learning needs in Kindergarten through 12th Grade thrive both academically and socially. With a low student to teacher ratio and collaborative learning approach students find an environment full of possibilities. At Miriam learning is intentional collaborative and personalized designed to meet the unique social emotional physical and academic needs of each student. 159 Students were served in the 2024-25 school year. 2775487 183795 2978777 Miriam Operates a Learning Center to provide specialized services for students ages 2-18 with learning differences. Services offered include IQ and psychological testing tutoring counseling in-school supports St. Louis Charter and Private Schools behavior support occupational music and speech therapy. Specialized Services are provided to over 1,200 children annually. 147957 26578 244115 Miriam Summer Camp offers both full and half day camp sessions for children with learning differences. Camp sessions offered include occupational therapy social skills project-based learning academic tutoring and non-competitive sports. During the fiscal year 94 kids were served. 0 0 0 10634399 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false true false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false true 32 0 true 235 true false false false false true true true true false 0 false false false false false 23 23 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Miriam School and Learning Center 3149626059 1138 N WARSON RD ST LOUIS MO 631321809 Kristen Bowser Board President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Andy Greenberg VP of Governance 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Adrien Webb VP of Adminstration 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Donna Wendel Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Judi Scissors Board Member at Large 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Carol Cohen Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff DePlanty Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adrienne Eaglin Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Hutkins Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MyIsha Jordan Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susie Luten Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Niemeier Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Rosenblum Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darcy Scharff Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Silver Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cathy Steele Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ray Steitz Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Teitelbaum Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Unnerstall Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Vehige Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marla Wild Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Wittig Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Zafft Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meghan Bamford Head of Miriam 40.00 0.00 X 262155 0 3293 Cyndi Ludwinski Director of Finance and Admin 40.00 0.00 X 133822 0 2055 Mary Cognata Head of School-Lower Middle 40.00 0.00 X 123350 0 13617 Beth Rose Director Miriam Learning Center 40.00 0.00 X 122468 0 17683 Vicki Thurman Head of School-High School 40.00 0.00 X 116357 0 13444 Caryn McFerren Director of Admissions 40.00 0.00 X 95918 0 11806 Heather Kemper Director of Advancement 40.00 0.00 X 124917 0 13606 978987 0 75504 7 false true false Buildingstars Operations Inc PO Box 419161 St Louis MO 63141 Cleaning Services 110698 Hanley Graves Acq LLC 31878 Del Obispo St Suite 118 347 San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 Leasing Agent 109867 2 0 0 97213 0 139402 1307761 73149 1544376 Elementary and Secondary Schools 611110 6039350 6039350 0 0 MLC 611110 2978777 2978777 0 0 Summer Camp 611110 244115 244115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9262242 534927 0 0 534927 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1792816 55916 1546009 102895 246807 -46979 199828 0 0 199828 59071 97213 105200 -46129 0 -46129 0 0 0 0 0 0 700321 524189 176132 0 0 176132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11671376 9262242 0 864758 0 0 2292838 2292838 0 0 0 0 414311 255199 70075 89037 0 0 0 0 6219360 5400752 534473 284135 46723 33997 11365 1361 497297 400218 67365 29714 490905 414899 54050 21956 0 0 0 0 7096 3219 3482 395 29447 0 29447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40089 0 40089 0 221281 64465 101221 55595 66922 53544 10423 2955 323619 264232 28687 30700 260443 170736 64434 25273 0 0 0 0 525944 484568 28637 12739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63917 44420 17808 1689 187841 163356 16927 7558 0 0 0 0 514900 484914 20856 9130 112084 103042 6251 2791 Miscellaneous 3508 0 3508 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12318525 10634399 1109098 575028 0 0 0 0 241860 302261 5700531 6262407 936520 609847 811418 575063 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49884 111364 20412778 5280848 15340700 15131930 10641448 10291349 0 0 0 0 0 0 120711 45127 33843072 33329348 785100 729946 0 0 508489 594560 0 0 0 0 0 0 4834993 4303439 0 0 121734 40026 6250316 5667971 X 17463739 16421166 10129017 11240211 27592756 27661377 33843072 33329348 -647149 708659 0 0 0 7111 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9358189 63201 1124559 403723 0 0 10142226 8535348 127976 1044481 349616 0 0 9358189 7854640 192218 830164 341674 0 0 8535348 8495574 486908 -880077 247765 0 0 7854640 6242978 662416 1769863 179683 0 0 8495574 0.03 0.97 0 false false 5450000 0 5450000 13569552 0 4306205 9263347 4969 0 4735 234 1388257 0 969908 418349 0 0 0 0 15131930 0 Operating Leases 40026 40026 X 10058848 708659 12669 2579 723907 9334941 40089 2296346 2336435 11671376 9990227 8137 8137 9982090 40089 2296346 2336435 12318525 Part X, line 2 Miriam has an operating lease for rental space related to the Switching Post multiple operating leases for office equipment and a finance lease for office equipment. Operating leases are required to be included in right-of-use ROU assets and lease liabilities on the statement of financial position. ROU assets represent Miriams right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent Miriams obligation to make lease payments. Part XI, line 2d Gain in split interest agreement Part XI, line 4b Tuition assistance and theft loss Part XII, line 2d Bad Debts Part XII, line 4b Financial Aid netted against revenue in financial statements & theft loss Part V, line 4 Need-based tuition assistance true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Part I | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part1Line3,Miriam is a member of the Independent Schools of St. Louis ISSL who runs print ads to publicize that all ISSL schools have a nondiscriminatory policy| Part1Line6,The organization receives funds from the Missouri Department of Mental Health the St. Louis County Childrens Services Fund the St. Louis City Mental Health Board which are reported within Miriam Learning Centers receipts| Gala 132994 89918 43076 0 0 5506 21417 6400 59805 Trivia Night 15826 5420 10406 0 0 0 0 495 5288 1 7465 1875 5590 0 0 0 0 4309 1980 156285 97213 59072 0 0 5506 21417 11204 67073 105200 -46128 true Financial Aid 91 0 2053565 Book Scholarships Need based financial aid for therapy tutoring and testing 18 0 183795 Book Scholarships Need based financial aid for camp 27 0 26578 Book Scholarships Need based financial aid 1 0 28900 Book Scholarship Part I Line 2 The organization maintains documentation to support the process for awarding tuition assistance for families students. Tuition assistance is awarded as a direct reduction of tuition fees incurred. Families students do not receive cash or funds directly. Part III Line 1 Column (b) Actual Awards Part III Line 2 Column (b) Actual Awards Part III Line 3 Column (b) Actual Award Part III Line 4 Column (b) Actual Award X X X false false false false false false false true false Meghan Bamford Head of Miriam 217155 0 45000 0 0 0 3293 0 0 0 265448 0 0 0 Part I | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:|Part I Line 7,A bonus is paid based upon performance for both the organization and individual's duties and responsibilities.| Family member of Board Member Family member of Board Member 28900 need based financial assistance need based financial assistance X 4 69398 FMV 0 false true false Part I and II | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part I Line 9,Securities - Publicly traded Contributed by The Saigh Foundation 15,134 FMV| Part I Line 9,Securities - Publicly traded Contributed by Timothy Giddens 29,275 FMV| Part I Line 9,Securities - Publicly traded Contributed by George L Diederich 12,278 FMV| Part I Line 9,Securities - Publicly traded Contributed by George L Diederich 12,711 FMV| Doing Business As Names | Miriam School and Learning Center | Miriam Switching Post Part VI, Line 11a The organization ensures transparency by sharing a draft 990 with the Finance Committee for approval. Feedback is integrated before filing with the IRS. Additionally an electronic copy is distributed to the full Board of Directors pre-filing to promote oversight and alignment with organizational goals. Part VI, Line 12c The organization conducts annual Conflict of Interest Policy reviews with Board Members ensuring they disclose any potential conflicts. This process includes documenting receipt and addressing any relationships or activities that could create conflicts of interest. This proactive approach promotes transparency and accountability within the organization fostering trust and integrity in decision-making processes. Part VI, Line 15 The Board of Directors or designated Compensation Committee conducts a formal review of the Head of Miriams compensation at least bi-annually. The review will be based on: 1. Comparable Salary and benefits data from similar-sized nonprofits and sector benchmarks. 2. Performance: An evaluation of the Head of Miriams performance against agreed-upon goals and strategic outcomes. 3. Financial Health: Consideration of the organizations current financial condition and future sustainability. Part VI, Line 19 The organization ensures transparency and accountability by providing access to its Governing Documents Conflicts of Interest Policy and Financial Statements upon request. This commitment to openness allows stakeholders to review essential information fostering trust and demonstrating a dedication to integrity in all operations. Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Recovery of previously written off pledges, Recovery of previously written off pledges, $12669| Bad Debt Expense, Bad Debt Expense, $-8137| Split interest change in value, Split interest change in value, $2579| Header General | Explanation:| The Miriam Foundation has received an extension for filing its 2024 Form 990 with the new deadline set for May 15 2026. This extension allows the organization additional time to ensure accurate and thorough reporting of its financial information and activities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. The Foundation acknowledges the importance of meeting these obligations to uphold transparency and accountability in its operations.