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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2026 Expires: July 2027

Miriam School and Learning Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(314) 962-6059
1138 N Warson Rd
Saint Louis, MO, 63132
https://www.miriamstl.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Miriam School and Learning Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Together, we empower students with learning differences through our specialized educational approach by unlocking their potential and paving the way for lifelong success."

Year, State Incorporated:
1955, MO

Also Known As:
Miriam Foundation, Miriam Learning Center, Miriam School, Miriam Switching Post

Miriam is the St. Louis regions most comprehensive resource for children with learning differences. Its programs offer a different approach to unlocking potential, designed to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each student. For 60 years, Miriam School has offered a specialized education for bright children in pre-K through eighth grade with learning challenges. With small class sizes, experienced teachers and staff, and integrated accommodations such as speech/language and occupational therapy,students at Miriam School find a nurturing environment full of possibilities. In 2016, Miriam High School opened to serve high school students in an environment designed to empower unique learners. Miriam High School's small class sizes, curriculum modifications, and tailored opportunities such as internships and summer experience help students prepare for college or a career path after graduation. Miriam also operates Miriam Learning Center, which supports children and young adults ages three to 19 through a range of services including evaluations, tutoring, and therapy. No matter where families are in their journey, Miriam helps identify needs and provide solutions.

For the year ended June 30, 2025, Miriam School and Learning Center's program expenses were:

Programs $8,249,860
Total Program Expenses $8,249,860

Chief Executive
Meg Bamford, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Kristen Bowser

Board Size
22

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Miriam School and Learning Center's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.

Source of Funds
Tuition $3,796,575
Miriam Learning Center $2,762,561
Investment Return $1,450,304
Contributions $1,412,406
Miriam Summer Camp $217,537
Resale Revenue $176,132
Other Revenue $160,310
Special Events $51,085
Campaign Gifts $47,425
Miscellaneous $35,000
Total Income $10,109,335

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $10,109,335
Total expenses: $9,990,227
  Program expenses $8,249,860
  Fundraising expenses $534,816
  Administrative expenses $1,205,551
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $119,108
Beginning Net Assets $27,592,756
Other Changes In Net Assets $-50,487
Ending Net Assets $27,661,377
Total Liabilities $5,667,971
Total Assets $33,329,348

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois