Enlightened Journey Montessori
Enlightened Journey Montessori operates a nonprofit Montessori school that provides individualized child-centered education for children who may benefit from a smaller more personalized learning environment than a typical classroom setting. The school utilizes the Montessori philosophy of education emphasizing hands-on learning personalized attention independence practical life skills social development and individualized academic growth. Enlightened Journey Montessori furthers its tax-exempt educational purpose by providing instruction and related school services including aftercare designed to support the mental physical emotional and educational development of children.
Enlightened Journey Montessori at a glance
In short: Enlightened Journey Montessori gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,273,505
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Enlightened Journey Montessori funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange County School of the Arts ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County School of the Arts Santa Ana, CA | One off contribution of two ovens for use in school kitchen | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,273,505 | $192,109 | $391,624 | $10,000 | 1 | $9 |
About Enlightened Journey Montessori
Based on IRS filings
Enlightened Journey Montessori is a public charity, based in RCHO Sta Marg, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $9.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Enlightened Journey Montessori's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cindy Beyl
Ejm Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Hilal
Ejm Director-President-Principal
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Noyes
Ejm Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kulengosky
Ejm Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madhurima Banerjee
Ejm Director-Vice Principal
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Cindy Lysek
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Dando
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $106K, to Madhurima Banerjee (EJM Director-Vice-Principal).
Frequently asked questions about Enlightened Journey Montessori
How much does Enlightened Journey Montessori give each year?
Enlightened Journey Montessori gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Enlightened Journey Montessori?
Enlightened Journey Montessori reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $192K.
Where does Enlightened Journey Montessori operate?
Enlightened Journey Montessori has awarded grants in California.
What is Enlightened Journey Montessori's EIN?
Enlightened Journey Montessori's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-3092691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
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