SANTA CRUZ MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Mission Statement
Our SCM Mission as a Montessori learning community is to inspire lifelong learning and a peaceful world by nurturing the natural development of the whole child. We support the development of the whole child and foster an environment of respect and compassion for self, others, and our environment. We guide children to independence in their learning, encouraging them to identify their interests, passions, and strengths, fostering a lifelong love of learning & discovery. The SCM community creates a culture of belonging where the richness and complexity of each individual is honored. We recognize the interdependence of all beings and systems of our world. All members of the Santa Cruz Montessori community are committed to working together to create a quality Montessori environment. We embrace collaboration in order to achieve our mission-driven goals.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
Compared with Peers
FY 2023| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
83.6% | 84.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.8% | 13.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
1.5% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
181.6% | 64.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
11.2 mo | 8.6 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
43.8% | 23.0% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
91.6% | 90.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
5.1% | 7.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
3.7% | 11.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
14.9% | 3.2% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.2M | $6.1M | $5.7M | 83.6% | 78 |
| 2022 | $6.9M | $5.9M | $4.6M | 82.3% | 81 |
| 2021 | $6.6M | $5.2M | N/A | — | 85 |
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