2025-05-14T10:33:00-04:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 430667478 MIRIAM FOUNDATION % Meghan F Bamford MIRI 3149626059 1138 N WARSON RD ST LOUIS MO 631321809 Meghan F Bamford Head of Miriam 2025-05-14 false 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Meghan F Bamford 1138 N WARSON RD ST LOUIS MO 631321809 19742977 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. 19 19 238 100 0 0 1210969 1339637 9715018 10635624 335766 932559 293333 196300 11555086 13104120 2124791 2278920 0 0 7255422 8310724 0 0 414476 2253726 2254669 11633939 12844313 -78853 259807 34108082 33843072 7293212 6250316 26814870 27592756 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 7621921 2095546 6122940 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. 168 Students served. 3499050 161094 4287711 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 1,550 children annually. 139002 22280 224973 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 75 kids were served. 11259973 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 false true 23 0 true 238 true false false false false true true true true false 0 false false false false false X 19 19 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 Andy Greenberg Board President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristen Bowser Board Vice President 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 Ida Early Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lanie Goldenberg Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Theresa Human Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Rosenblum Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Judi Scissors Board Member At Large 1.00 0.00 X 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 Susan Luten Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adrien Webb VP of Administration 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Donna Wendel Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Judy Zafft Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Fred Niemeier Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darcy Scharff Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Diana Wittig Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lary Langsam Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meghan Bamford Head of Miriam 40.00 0.00 X 246700 0 3137 Cyndi Ludwinski Director of Finance and Admin 40.00 0.00 X 133000 0 2041 Beth Rose Director Miriam Learning Center 40.00 0.00 X 119465 0 17153 Mary Cognata Head of School-Lower Middle 40.00 0.00 X 118092 0 12531 Heather Kemper Director of Advancement 40.00 0.00 X 106354 0 10257 723611 0 45119 5 false true false Bamboo Hanley Industrial LLC 11701 Borman Dr Suite 100 St Louis MO 63146 Leasing Agent 108911 1 0 0 63343 0 134169 1142125 242259 1339637 Miriam School provides a personalized learning program integrated therapies and a nurturing commun 611110 6122940 6122940 0 0 MLC 611110 4287711 4287711 0 0 Summer Camp 611110 224973 224973 0 0 10635624 475810 0 0 475810 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6560839 0 6102354 1736 458485 -1736 456749 0 0 456749 75582 63343 58834 16748 0 16748 0 0 0 0 0 0 647237 475933 171304 0 0 171304 Miscellaneous Income 900099 8248 8248 0 0 8248 13104120 10643872 0 1120611 0 0 2278920 2278920 0 0 403599 241161 69595 92843 0 0 0 0 6639622 5830930 638144 170548 44912 33064 11485 363 696530 569872 84315 42343 526061 448003 66044 12014 0 0 0 0 5269 4345 600 324 31674 0 31674 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37051 0 37051 0 159262 87675 57575 14012 84017 70361 9949 3707 281570 221720 27752 32098 256619 190850 48577 17192 0 0 0 0 481697 446100 24541 11056 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 62815 43444 13254 6117 210152 191171 18858 123 0 0 0 0 541770 507684 24906 9180 102773 94673 5544 2556 12844313 11259973 1169864 414476 741585 241860 3435179 5700531 1412941 936520 380429 811418 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47807 49884 20174287 4833587 15540595 15340700 12355466 10641448 0 0 0 0 0 0 194080 120711 34108082 33843072 631466 785100 0 0 543949 508489 0 0 0 0 0 0 5921079 4834993 0 0 196718 121734 7293212 6250316 X 17865701 17463739 8949169 10129017 26814870 27592756 34108082 33843072 X 259807 531646 0 0 0 -13567 X false true X true false X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 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 4328056 2109334 -15911 178501 0 0 6242978 0.03 0.97 0.00 false false 5450000 0 5450000 13253914 0 3926311 9327603 4969 0 4502 467 1465404 0 902774 562630 0 0 0 0 15340700 Other Liabilities 121734 121734 X 11336661 531646 0 0 16866 548512 10788149 37051 2278920 2315971 13104120 10558775 0 0 1736 28697 30433 10528342 37051 2278920 2315971 12844313 Part V, line 4 Need-based tuition assistance. Part X, line 2 See Schedule O Part XI, line 2d Change in split-interest value and recovery of bad debt Part XI, line 4b Tuition assistance to individuals Part XII, line 2d Bad debt expense Part XII, line 4b Financial Aid netted against revenue in financial statements true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Part 1, line 3 Miriam is member of the Independent Schools of St. Louis, ISSL, who runs print ads to publicize that all ISSL Schools have a nondiscriminatory policy. Part 1, line 6 The organization receives funds from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, the St. Louis County Children's Service Fund, the St. Louis City Mental Health Board, which are reported within the Miriam Learning Center's receipts Minds in Bloom Gala 132419 62343 70076 0 0 5630 18885 5934 21722 Baseball Game 6506 1000 5506 0 0 0 0 6663 0 138925 63343 75582 0 0 5630 18885 12597 21722 58834 16748 true Financial Aid 101 0 2038146 Book Scholarship Need based financial aid for camp therapy and tutoring 18 0 161094 Book Scholarship Need based financial aid for testing 15 0 22280 Book Scholarship Need based financial aid 2 0 57400 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 Column (b) | Type of grant or assistance:, Number of recipients:, How number of recipients was estimated?:| Financial Aid, 101, Actual awards| Need based financial aid for camp therapy and tutoring, 18, Actual awards| Need based financial aid for testing, 15, Actual awards| Need based financial aid, 2, Actual awards| X X X false false false false false false false true false Meghan Bamford Head of Miriam 206700 0 40000 0 0 0 3137 0 0 0 249837 0 0 0 Part I Line 7 A bonus is paid based upon performance for both the organization and individual's duties and responsibilities. Family members of Directors Family members of Directors 57400 Need-based financial aid Need-based financial aid X 6 242259 FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV FMV 0 false true false FormAndLineReferenceDesc: Part I, Column(b) 9.Securities - Publicly traded-Number Of Item Contributed: 6 Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 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, Section B, 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, Section B, Line 15 | Name of the Person:, The process used to establish compensation of the person who served in:|, The year in which this process was last undertaken:| Meghan Bamford, 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 Data: 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., 2023| Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization ensures transparency and accountability by providing access to its Governing Documents Conflict 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:| Split interest change in value, Split interest change in value, $376| Recovery of previously written off pledges, Recovery of previously written off pledges, $14754| Bad debt expense, bad debt expense, $-28697| Other,line 1 | Explanation:| The Miriam Foundation has received an extension for filing its 2023 Form 990 with the new deadline set for May 15 2025. 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. Other,line 2 | Explanation:| Schedule D Part X line 2: Miriam Foundation is organized as a Missouri nonprofit corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501a as organizations described in IRC Section 501c3 qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sections 170b1Aii and have been determined no to be a private foundation under IRC Section 509a1 and 3. Annually Miriam Foundation is required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax with the IRS. In addition Miriam is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. Miriam had determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exemption Organization Business Income Tax Return Form 990T with the IRS. Miriam has addressed the provisions of FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Income Taxes. In that regard Miriam has evaluated its tax positions expiring statutes of limitations audits proposed settlements changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings and believes that no provision of income taxes is necessary at this time to cover any uncertain tax positions.