San Francisco, CA

Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

EIN 94-2567152

Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth

Mission

Fostering independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in children by honoring each child's unique personality and learning style through individualized Montessori environments.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

Montessori Children's House of the West Coast (MCH) is an independent 501(c)(3) Montessori preschool located in San Francisco that operates a multi‑program early childhood school serving children in primary preschool age ranges. ([mchsf.com](https://www.mchsf.com/))

MCH emphasizes individualized Montessori education, family engagement, and access through needs‑based tuition assistance (the Aaron B. Kwok Tuition Assistance Program). The school publishes annual reports documenting program outcomes and finances. ([mchsf.com](https://www.mchsf.com/ourmission))

MCH is an established tax‑exempt organization (tax‑exempt since 1979) that reported FY2024 operating results consistent with an active, donor‑facing nonprofit school (FY2024 revenue approximately $1.93M, expenses $1.53M, and net assets near $1.98M). ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942567152?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Longstanding 501(c)(3) school

Operates as a tax‑exempt independent Montessori school since 1979, sustaining preschool operations in San Francisco for multiple decades. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942567152?utm_source=openai))

Strong FY2024 financial position

Reported FY2024 revenue of roughly $1.93M with program services constituting the majority of revenue and net assets of about $1.98M, indicating recent financial stability. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942567152?utm_source=openai))

Needs‑based tuition assistance program

Maintains the Aaron B. Kwok Tuition Assistance Program to expand access; uses a professional, needs‑based application platform (Clarity) to allocate scholarships annually. ([mchsf.com](https://www.mchsf.com/financial-assistance))

At a glance

Total assets: $2.1M
Annual revenue: $1.9M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 94-2567152
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.mchsf.com
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator three‑star rating (77%) with an Accountability & Finance score reflecting strong governance metrics. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/942567152))

High program expense ratio (~96.75%), indicating most spending is directed to program services. ([charitynavigator.org](https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/942567152))

Profiled on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer and maintains publicly filed IRS Form 990s documenting operations and finances. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942567152?utm_source=openai))

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