Nonprofit · EIN 14-1981238
CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $61,650 | $48,344 | $13,306 | $96,032 | $279 | $95,753 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $60,138
- Investment income
- $1,081
- Other revenue
- $431
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $48,344
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,447
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,032
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $279
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,753
- Cash, savings and investments
- $93,879
- Gross receipts
- $61,650
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Besse | President | 1 | $0 |
| Daniel Troutner | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Putrich | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Bob Walker | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Walker | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| David White | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Jerry Pierce | Board member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3427 SKYLINE DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43235-2738
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 3427 Skyline Dr, Columbus OH 43235
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- David Besse, 11097 Bardwell Road, Boliver OH 44612
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Daniel Troutner, Treasurer
- Website
- www.ccadebate.org
Mission
Founded in 2002 Christian Communicators of America is a non-profit organization that focuses on developing rhetorical and critical-thinking skills in homeschooled students so they may confidently express themselves in a manner that brings glory to God. It does this primarily through organizing Speech and Debate tournaments
Program accomplishments
- Each year CCA organizes speech and debate tournaments for homeschooled students in the Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky region. This year we held 8 tournaments at various regional sites.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 14-1981238
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Group exemption
- 5546 (1 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,032
- Income (IRS master file)
- $61,650
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $61,650 | $48,344 | $96,032 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: David Besse | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: David Besse | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: David Besse | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: David Besse | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: David Besse | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1981238).
Questions about CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA is 14-1981238.
- Is CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA?
- The 990-N for 2024 names David Besse.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATORS OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $61,650, expenses of $48,344 and total assets of $96,032 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (1)
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