Nonprofit · EIN 38-3191144
PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,986,102 | $2,524,997 | $461,105 | $1,776,230 | $229,695 | $1,546,535 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,808,832 | $2,209,434 | $599,398 | $1,218,635 | $133,205 | $1,085,430 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,104,369 | $2,064,877 | $39,492 | $616,974 | $130,942 | $486,032 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $682,146
- Program service revenue
- $2,049,701
- Investment income
- $19,642
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,984
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$266
- Other revenue
- $234,613
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,226
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,548
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,407,488
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,955,774
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,688
- Occupancy
- $45,252
- Program services (functional)
- $2,147,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $377,085
- Fundraising (functional)
- $120
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,218,635
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,776,230
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $229,695
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,546,535
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,481,435
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $65,100
- Gross receipts
- $3,008,309
- Employees
- 78
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN BLEEKER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $81,679 | $15,869 |
| ARON BAZEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRIT ROZEBOOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ENGELSMA | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPAANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN KLAASEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOEFAKKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN BLOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER REMIJN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KNIBBE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART EKEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENT DEVISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY DEBRUINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ENGELSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN BLEEKER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $78,038 | $14,546 |
| BENJAMIN SCHIPPER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART EKEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARON BAZEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BLEEKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRIT ROZEBOOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ENGELSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPAANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOEFAKKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN BLOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KNIBBE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENT DEVISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN KLAASEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VANDYKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATHAN BLEEKER | PRINCIPAL Officer | 40 | $74,503 | $14,475 |
| BENJAMIN SCHIPPER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART EKEMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ARON BAZEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY BLEEKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG BLEEKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ENGELSMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SPAANS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HOEFAKKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELVIN BLOM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN KNIBBE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENT DEVISSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN KLAASEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL VANDYKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 965 PLYMOUTH AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505-5907
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ARON BAZEN, 965 PLYMOUTH AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49505
- Signed the 990
- ARON BAZEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (616) 454-9481
Mission
TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTING, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE PREK THROUGH GRADE 12. TEACHING IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF GOD'S WORD AND INCORPORATED INTO THE DAILY CLASSROOM THROUGH DEVOTIONS AND CHAPEL.
Program accomplishments
- TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE SCHOOL SETTING, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR GRADE PREK THROUGH GRADE 12. TEACHING IS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF GOD'S WORD AND INCORPORATED INTO THE DAILY CLASSROOM THROUGH DEVOTIONS AND CHAPEL.Expenses $2,147,792 · grants $4,226 · revenue $2,262,330
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3191144
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,776,230
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,008,309
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,986,102 | $2,524,997 | $1,776,230 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,808,832 | $2,209,434 | $1,218,635 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,104,369 | $2,064,877 | $616,974 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,898,264 | $1,863,863 | $626,191 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 38-3191144).
Questions about PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION is 38-3191144.
- Is PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION 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 PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ARON BAZEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,679 (NATHAN BLEEKER, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does PLYMOUTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,986,102, expenses of $2,524,997 and total assets of $1,776,230 at year end.
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