Montessori Works Inc
Montessori Works inc. Is a school development organization founded to increase accessible, authentic, quality montessori education in Delaware. The organization is an advocate, resource, and thought leader in the creation of publicly provided montessori education. Founded in 1971, the organization is located in new castle, Delaware.
Montessori Works Inc at a glance
In short: Montessori Works Inc gave $562K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $562K), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $562,296
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $562,296
- Median grant
- $562,296
- Total assets
- $64,372
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Montessori Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sussex Montessori School Inc ($562K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 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 $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Montessori School Inc Seaford, DE | Capital Renovations | $562,296 |
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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 | $64,372 | $584,797 | $597,998 | $562,296 | 1 | $1 |
| 2024 | $77,573 | $135,553 | $140,982 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $91,410 | $2,415 | $23,900 | — | — | — |
About Montessori Works Inc
Based on IRS filings
Montessori Works Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $562K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Montessori Works Inc is led by Linda Zankowsky, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Zankowsky
Chair
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Steward
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenniferr Cooper
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Offredo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyma Fulgence
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Constantine
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Leida
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Fox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Crampton Bradley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christine Gorowara (2021–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Jessica Crampton-Bradley (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jesse Reeves (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Conces (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: McCrae Harrison (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Patricia Hermance (2021) — Co-Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Works Inc
How much does Montessori Works Inc give each year?
Montessori Works Inc gave $562K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Montessori Works Inc?
Montessori Works Inc reported $64K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $585K.
What is Montessori Works Inc?
Montessori Works Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $64K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Montessori Works Inc operate?
Montessori Works Inc has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is Montessori Works Inc's EIN?
Montessori Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0111787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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