Nonprofit · EIN 23-2069125
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,474,685 | $2,735,961 | -$261,276 | $1,123,415 | $902,952 | $220,463 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,221,286 | $2,326,150 | -$104,864 | $1,372,272 | $890,533 | $481,739 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,014,577 | $1,953,480 | $61,097 | $730,571 | $156,701 | $573,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $347,475
- of which government grants
- $4,500
- Program service revenue
- $1,870,673
- Investment income
- $12,764
- Net income from fundraising events
- $97,018
- Other revenue
- $243,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,689,167
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,012,433
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,291
- Occupancy
- $120,475
- Depreciation
- $35,031
- Program services (functional)
- $1,927,526
- Management and general (functional)
- $808,435
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,372,272
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,123,415
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $902,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $220,463
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,045,066
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $129,128
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $91,335
- Gross receipts
- $2,508,293
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 105
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA HILLMAN | HEAD OF SCHO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,129 |
| SHERYL RICHARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $20,456 |
| JOHN WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WILDASIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON MEYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CASTRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA KHACHADOURIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACLYN CORNELIUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SCHANTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERYL RICHARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $17,788 |
| JOHN WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WILDASIN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON MEYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CASTRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA KHACHADOURIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACLYN CORNELIUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH SCHANTZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR JOHN WILSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA WILDASIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON MEYERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SHERYL RICHARDS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA KHACHADOURIAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DR BRENDA HILLMAN | HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee | 40 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CASTRO | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3100 HECKTOWN RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-2006
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERYL RICHARDS, 3100 HECKTOWN ROAD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
- Signed the 990
- SHERYL RICHARDS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (610) 868-6020
- Return prepared by
- MOLINARI OSWALD LLC
Mission
BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES A COMPLETE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS BIBLICALLY SOUND, CHRIST-CENTERED AND OF EXCELLENT ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Program accomplishments
- THE SCHOOL PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL TO TWELFTH GRADE. ACCREDITED BY ACSI (ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL) AND MIDDLE STATES ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND SCHOOLS AFFIRMING THE SCHOOL'S COMMITMENT TO PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION TO MEET ESTABLISHED STANDARDS AND TO FOLLOW AN ONGOING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. THE SCHOOL PREPARES ITS GRADUATES TO BE BIBLICALLY EQUIPPED, CRITICAL THINKERS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS AND GOOD STEWARDS WHO USE THEIR TIME, TALENTS AND ABILITIES TO SERVE THE SCHOOL, HOME, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY.Expenses $1,927,526 · revenue $1,870,673
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2069125
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,123,415
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,508,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,474,685 | $2,735,961 | $1,123,415 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,221,286 | $2,326,150 | $1,372,272 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,014,577 | $1,953,480 | $730,571 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,134,984 | $1,499,441 | $660,863 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 23-2069125).
Questions about BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 23-2069125.
- Is BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHERYL RICHARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,129 (BRENDA HILLMAN, HEAD OF SCHO).
- How much revenue does BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,474,685, expenses of $2,735,961 and total assets of $1,123,415 at year end.
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