Miriam Foundation
Empowering Unique Learners
Miriam Foundation
EIN: 43-0667478
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
Miriam empowers unique learners by building confidence and a foundation for success. Miriam students often have challenges such as learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, anxiety and sensory processing differences. Miriam supports students with individualized curriculum, small class sizes, and integrated speech and occupational therapy.
Ruling year
1957
Principal Officer
Meg Bamford
Main address
1138 N. Warson Road
St. Louis, MO 63132 USA
EIN
43-0667478
Elementary education
Middle school education
Secondary education
Special needs education
Educational testing
Population served
Children
Preteens
Adolescents
People with learning disabilities
People with other disabilities
NTEE code
Specialized Education Institutions/Schools for Visually or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled (B28)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reports Download other documentsWhat we aim to solve
Miriam students come to us because they have not found success in their previous school environment. Miriam students often have challenges such as learning disabilities, language disorders, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and sensory processing differences.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Miriam School
Miriam School believes that every child possesses unique abilities that can be strengthened within the appropriate educational environment. 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. Miriam students often have challenges such as learning disabilities, language disorders, ADHD, autism, anxiety and sensory processing differences. With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a collaborative learning approach, students find an environment full of possibilities.
Miriam Learning Center
The Miriam Learning Center provides comprehensive services for children with learning disabilities and their families in one, centralized location. This coordinated approach improves communication between professionals treating the child and reduces family stress. It is designed to reach children from the greater St. Louis area who plan to stay in their current school setting but need extra support services to reach their potential. Services offered include speech/language and occupational therapies, tutoring, and after-school enrichment classes in addition to psycho-educational evaluations, summer therapy camp and family/individual counseling.
Where we work
Affiliations & memberships
National Association of Independent Schools 2023
External reviews
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of students enrolled
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Students are supported at Miriam both academically and socially in a very welcoming, judgment-free environment.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Miriam School provides a personalized learning program, integrated therapies, and a nurturing community for students with unique learning needs. From kindergarten through twelfth grade, Miriam ensures students thrive both academically and socially.
With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a collaborative learning approach, students find an environment full of possibilities. At Miriam School, learning is intentional, collaborative, and personalized, and is designed to meet the unique social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of each student.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Miriam’s school program is founded on the belief that children possess unique talents and abilities that can be strengthened within an educational environment that supports their learning needs.
The school program is designed for children in kindergarten through 12th grade who have learning, speech and language, sensory-motor, attention and social skill delays.
Through a team approach, small class size and the development of personalized learning plans, the school provides a variety of accommodations, curriculum modifications and specialized instruction designed to meet the educational needs and support the social skills development of each child.
In recognition of the complex learning needs of our students, Miriam incorporates the following elements into our educational program:
A strong, caring and nurturing school community
A low student/faculty ratio
A personalized approach to instruction
A highly structured environment
The integration of speech and language and occupational therapies into the special education services
Experiential and multi-sensory instructional methods that highlight essential skills for success in today’s world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration
An instructional approach that emphasizes both remediation and compensatory skills in the areas of reading, mathematics and written language
A commitment to the integration of innovative technology into the curriculum
Directed instruction that emphasizes social thinking, highlights personal responsibility and encourages positive contributions to the school community
Guided instruction and support for student self-awareness and self-advocacy
A strong partnership between faculty, parents and students
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
More than 60% of families received tuition assistance through the Variable Tuition program in an academic year. This means Miriam awards over $2.2 million in Variable Tuition reductions. However, we would like to do more and reach more students who are in need. However, not all families can not afford the services. We are seeking funding to cover more students who need to attend our school.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2022 info
1.94
Months of cash in 2022 info
5.8
Fringe rate in 2022 info
13%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
Miriam Foundation
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $3,371,264 | $1,971,474 | $27,992 | $7,667,534 | $1,722,991 |
| As % of expenses | 45.2% | 25.5% | 0.3% | 93.4% | 19.0% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $3,022,427 | $1,450,007 | -$449,732 | $7,177,262 | $1,197,213 |
| As % of expenses | 38.7% | 17.6% | -5.3% | 82.5% | 12.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $9,133,012 | $8,016,021 | $12,965,853 | $12,133,437 | $11,480,002 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 23.2% | -12.2% | 61.7% | -6.4% | -5.4% |
| Program services revenue | 62.2% | 79.7% | 53.8% | 56.3% | 72.2% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 14.3% |
| All other grants and contributions | 30.2% | 11.5% | 42.2% | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Other revenue | 4.9% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 26.6% | 5.6% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $7,451,957 | $7,724,513 | $8,062,407 | $8,212,074 | $9,071,606 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 14.6% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 10.5% |
| Personnel | 64.9% | 63.1% | 64.7% | 62.7% | 59.7% |
| Professional fees | 2.6% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Occupancy | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pass-through | 20.0% | 20.5% | 22.5% | 21.5% | 23.0% |
| All other expenses | 8.0% | 7.0% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $7,800,794 | $8,245,980 | $8,540,131 | $8,702,346 | $9,597,384 |
| One month of savings | $620,996 | $643,709 | $671,867 | $684,340 | $755,967 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,265,198 |
| Fixed asset additions | $3,203,957 | $1,738,625 | $7,938,526 | $1,235,754 | $746,794 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $11,625,747 | $10,628,314 | $17,150,524 | $10,622,440 | $12,365,343 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 19.6 | 19.0 | 18.0 | 23.1 | 20.5 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 6.3 | 8.2 | 1.8 | 11.8 | 11.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $3,895,970 | $2,293,575 | $2,349,800 | $3,395,678 | $4,377,257 |
| Investments | $8,255,428 | $9,907,902 | $9,762,828 | $12,444,480 | $11,093,552 |
| Receivables | $2,850,091 | $1,708,737 | $3,994,235 | $2,973,394 | $2,127,924 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $8,777,860 | $10,519,088 | $18,441,137 | $19,379,097 | $20,025,961 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 27.3% | 27.7% | 18.3% | 18.4% | 20.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 17.3% | 18.8% | 30.9% | 27.6% | 23.9% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $8,401,217 | $9,851,224 | $9,401,492 | $16,578,754 | $17,775,967 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $5,921,927 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $3,447,409 | $7,689,117 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $9,369,336 | $7,689,117 | $12,204,976 | $9,275,222 | $8,143,804 |
| Total net assets | $17,770,553 | $17,540,341 | $21,606,468 | $25,853,976 | $25,919,771 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Meg Bamford
Meg Bamford has devoted her entire career to educating students with special needs. Prior to becoming the executive leader of Miriam in July 2022, she was the Head of Radcliffe Creek School, an independent school in Maryland with a mission very similar to Miriam’s. Previously, Meg was Director of Student Services in a New Hampshire district, a senior leadership position she rose to after serving for 10 years as a reading and writing specialist. Meg began her career teaching fifth grade in the inner city of Chicago. Inspired to work with children with learning differences, she then was an elementary and middle school teacher at Landmark School, in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Meg graduated with a BA in psychology and Spanish from Fairfield University in Connecticut. She earned a Master’s in Educational Psychology at Nottingham University in the United Kingdom, and another Master’s of Science in Moderate Special Needs at Simmons College in Boston.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Miriam Foundation
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Miriam Foundation
Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
Miriam Foundation
Board of directorsas of 08/18/2023
Board of directors data
Andy Greenberg
no affiliation
Term: 2022 - 2024
Joni Karandjeff
no affiliation
Steve Rosenblum
L&P Furniture
Judi Scissors
no affiliation
Trish Winchell
Thompson Coburn
Judy Zafft
no affiliation
Kristen Bowser
no affiliation
Carol Cohen
no affiliation
Jeff DePlanty
no affiliation
Ida Early
Washington University
Lanie Goldenberg
no affiliation
Andy Greenberg
Edward Jones
Larry Langsam
Karen Teitelbaum
Adrien Webb
Mercy
Barbara Silver
Donna Wendel
Centene
Theresa Human
Emily Maltby
Michael Schirmer
Cathy Steele
Mary Steward
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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