2026-09-07T23:39:48-04:00 2026-06-30 990 2025-07-01 922844312 WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WILL 9165809214 6770 STANFORD RANCH ROAD 1001 ROSEVILLE CA 95678 JOSHUA CANTWELL PRESIDENT & BOARD 7074979788 2026-09-07 JOSHUA M CANTWELL P01498460 2026-09-07 2025 JOSHUA CANTWELL 605534 false X WWW.WILLOWCA.ORG X 2023 CA THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE A HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM TO GROW CHILDREN BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IN CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT PARENTS WITH HOMESCHOOLING THEIR CHILDREN. SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED. 5 4 24 70 0 33900 57942 437122 547592 0 0 471022 605534 0 0 298498 400771 0 2250 58384 106779 356882 507550 114140 97984 247616 347186 11434 13020 236182 334166 X THE ORGANIZATION WAS CREATED TO PROVIDE A HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT PROGRAM TO GROW CHILDREN BOTH SPIRITUALLY AND ACADEMICALLY IN CHRIST. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT PARENTS WITH HOMESCHOOLING THEIR CHILDREN. SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED. false false 457255 547592 DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SERVED 140 STUDENTS FROM 72 FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMESCHOOL JOURNEYS, RANGING FROM PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. WILLOW CELEBRATED THE GRADUATION OF TEN 8TH-GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 20252026 PROGRAM YEAR. THIS YEAR MARKED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE AS WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUCCESSFULLY RELOCATED ITS CAMPUS FROM ROSEVILLE TO GRANITE BAY, WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE THE SAME GROWING COMMUNITY. THE TRANSITION ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY FOR FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING AN IMPROVED CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENT LEARNING, FELLOWSHIP, AND MINISTRY AND NO COMBINATION CLASSES. THIS MARKED THE ORGANIZATION'S THIRD SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF OPERATION, DURING WHICH WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROVIDED A CHRIST-CENTERED HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SUPPORT FOR HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: PROVIDING WEEKLY ON-CAMPUS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH A CHRIST-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTED FAMILIES IN THEIR GROWING FAITH AND HOMESCHOOL JOURNEY. HOSTING COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS INCLUDING SAFETY DAY, THE FALL FESTIVAL, MONTHLY CHAPEL SERVICES, A CHRISTMAS THEATER PERFORMANCE, AND EASTER STATIONS OF THE CROSS. CREATING STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE BIG & LITTLE BUDDIES PROGRAM, STUDENT-LED MONTHLY CHAPELS, AND STUDENT-CREATED HISTORY AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS. ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH A STUDENT-RUN CHRISTMAS MARKET. CONDUCTING A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL FUNRUN FUNDRAISER THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF FAMILIES, DONORS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, PARK DAYS, AFTER-CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS, AND A CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECT WHERE STUDENTS SHARED MUSIC AND ENCOURAGEMENT WITH LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS. ENGAGING FAMILIES IN THE MISSION OF WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE, WITH EACH FAMILY CONTRIBUTING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR TO SUPPORT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, EVENTS, AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDED ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS, RECOGNIZING THEM AS THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN. BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, WILLOW FURTHERED ITS CHARITABLE MISSION OF EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION. WITH A 97% FAMILY RETENTION RATE FROM THE PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONTINUES TO GROW AS A NONPROFIT MINISTRY DEDICATED TO SERVING HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. 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THE ORGANIZATION WILL SUPPORT PARENTS WITH HOMESCHOOLING THEIR CHILDREN. SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES ARE ALSO OFFERED. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 THE VOLUNTEERS WERE COMPRISED OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS PARENT VOLUNTEERS IN THE PROGRAM SERVING THE CHILDREN. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SERVED 140 STUDENTS FROM 72 FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMESCHOOL JOURNEYS, RANGING FROM PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. WILLOW CELEBRATED THE GRADUATION OF TEN 8TH-GRADE STUDENTS DURING THE 20252026 PROGRAM YEAR. THIS YEAR MARKED A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE AS WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SUCCESSFULLY RELOCATED ITS CAMPUS FROM ROSEVILLE TO GRANITE BAY, WHILE CONTINUING TO SERVE THE SAME GROWING COMMUNITY. THE TRANSITION ALLOWED THE PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY FOR FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING AN IMPROVED CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENT LEARNING, FELLOWSHIP, AND MINISTRY AND NO COMBINATION CLASSES. THIS MARKED THE ORGANIZATION'S THIRD SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF OPERATION, DURING WHICH WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROVIDED A CHRIST-CENTERED HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON SUPPORT FOR HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: PROVIDING WEEKLY ON-CAMPUS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS THROUGH A CHRIST-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTED FAMILIES IN THEIR GROWING FAITH AND HOMESCHOOL JOURNEY. HOSTING COMMUNITY-BUILDING EVENTS INCLUDING SAFETY DAY, THE FALL FESTIVAL, MONTHLY CHAPEL SERVICES, A CHRISTMAS THEATER PERFORMANCE, AND EASTER STATIONS OF THE CROSS. CREATING STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE BIG & LITTLE BUDDIES PROGRAM, STUDENT-LED MONTHLY CHAPELS, AND STUDENT-CREATED HISTORY AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS. ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, CREATIVITY, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH A STUDENT-RUN CHRISTMAS MARKET. CONDUCTING A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL FUNRUN FUNDRAISER THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF FAMILIES, DONORS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY. PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, PARK DAYS, AFTER-CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP GATHERINGS, AND A CHRISTMAS SERVICE PROJECT WHERE STUDENTS SHARED MUSIC AND ENCOURAGEMENT WITH LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS. ENGAGING FAMILIES IN THE MISSION OF WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE, WITH EACH FAMILY CONTRIBUTING A MINIMUM OF EIGHT VOLUNTEER HOURS THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR TO SUPPORT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, EVENTS, AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDED ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT, RESOURCES, AND A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR HOMESCHOOLING PARENTS, RECOGNIZING THEM AS THE PRIMARY EDUCATORS OF THEIR CHILDREN. BY PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, WILLOW FURTHERED ITS CHARITABLE MISSION OF EQUIPPING THE NEXT GENERATION. WITH A 97% FAMILY RETENTION RATE FROM THE PREVIOUS PROGRAM YEAR, WILLOW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONTINUES TO GROW AS A NONPROFIT MINISTRY DEDICATED TO SERVING HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES THROUGH CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IT REMAINS A PRIVILEGE TO WITNESS THE GROWTH, TRANSFORMATION, AND JOY OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WHILE CONTINUING TO EQUIP THEM ACADEMICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND RELATIONALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 (INCLUDING ALL PERTINENT SCHEDULES) BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS READY FOR REVIEW BY THE BOARD NO LATER THAN A WEEK PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE. AFTER THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE BOARD, THEY WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN A WEEK TO COMPLETE THEIR REVIEW. IN CONDUCTING THEIR REVIEW OF THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990, THE BOARD CONDUCTS A TOP-LEVEL OR BIG-PICTURE TYPE OF REVIEW. HOWEVER, IF THE BOARD DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CONDUCT A MORE DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, THEN THEY CONTACT THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 TO REQUESET COPIES OF THE RELEVANT DETAILED TAX RETURN WORKPAPERS WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE. ONCE THE BOARD HAS COMPLETED ITS INITIAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, A MEETING OR CONFERENCE CALL IS SCHEDULED WITH THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTED REVISIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE BOARD. THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 MAKES ANY REVISIONS TO THE FORM 990 AS SOON AS FEASIBLY POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ON A TIMELY BASIS. ALL QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTED REVISIONS SET FORTH BY THE BOARD ARE DOCUMENDED, ALONG WITH ANY RESPONSES FROM THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990, IF APPLICABLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS PREPARE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TEAM, AND SHOULD ANY DISCLOSURE JUSTIFY FURTHER DISCUSSION/DETERMINATION, THE FULL BOARD WOULD VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION WITHOUT THE BOARD MEMBMER OR OFFICER PRESENT FOR THE DELIBERATION. THERE WERE NO INSTANCES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVING TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD RELIES ON COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. THE BOARD UTILIZES RESOURCES SUCH AS SIMILARY SITUATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR AREAS TO BENCHMARK PAY ALONG WITH MARKET INFORMATION FROM OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSESS THE COMPETITIVENESS AND REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION. ONCE A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE, A VOTE IS TAKEN FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. RECUSAL OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING DETERMINED IS MANDATORY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD RELIES ON COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF ANY OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD UTILIZES RESOURCES SUCH AS SIMILARY SITUATED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR AREAS TO BENCHMARK PAY ALONG WITH MARKET INFORMATION FROM OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSESS THE COMPETITIVENESS AND REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION. ONCE A DECISION HAS BEEN MADE, A VOTE IS TAKEN FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. RECUSAL OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING DETERMINED IS MANDATORY. A SIMILAR PROCESS IS IN PLACE FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, IF ANY. THERE WERE NO KEY EMPLOYEES IN THE FISCAL YEAR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE (BY EMAIL) AT THE AT NO CHARGE: -TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION (FORM 1023) -INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER -ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION -BY-LAWS THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T, FROM THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS (AT A MINIMUM), WILL BE AVAILABLE (FOR INSPECTION OR COPYING) BY EMAIL UPON REQEST DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT NO CHARGE, IF APPLICABLE. THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL NOT INCLUDE THE SCHEDULE OF SCHEDULE A EXCESS CONTRIBUTORS OR THE SCHEDULE B NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF CONTRIBUTORS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE BEST EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE THE MOST UPDATED VERSIONS OF SUCH. FOR EXAMPLE, IN THE INSTANCE WHERE A FORM 990 HAS BEEN AMENDED, THE AMENDED VERSION OF THE FORM 990 OR FORM 990-T WILL BE THE ONE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. WHEN RESPONDING TO A PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUEST FOR ANY ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENT OR FORM 990 (INCLUDING FORM 990-T) BY ANYONE, THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS SUCH REQUEST IN A TIMELY FASHION WITHOUT INQUIRING AS TO THE REASON FOR THE PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUEST. THE FOLLOWING OTHER DOCUMENT (MOST UPDATED VERSIONS) IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: -CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY