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Nonprofit · EIN 42-1205352

CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · GRINNELL, IA 50112

Financials

$384K$484K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$384,143$483,603-$99,460$99,274$5,499$93,775
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$300,229
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$83,914

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$279,095
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$302,163
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,871
Occupancy
$18,000
Travel
$2,792
Depreciation
$57,714
Program services (functional)
$483,603

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$196,995
Total assets, end of year
$99,274
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,499
Net assets, end of year
$93,775
Land, buildings and equipment
$60,157
Net assets without donor restrictions
$93,775
Gross receipts
$384,143
Employees
18
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
IA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TARA HELLICKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA LIGHTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS ZIMBELMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
JOSH BURNHAMVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
J CHARLES CRISWELLPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
DEREK JACKTREASURER
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 595, GRINNELL, IA 50112-0595
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
J CHARLES CRISWELL, 4494 32ND ST, GRINNELL, IA 50112
Signed the 990
J CHARLES CRISWELL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(641) 236-3000
Return prepared by
BAKERSTARRETT LLP

Mission

PROVISION OF CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION WITH SCHOLASTIC EXCELLENCE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVISION OF CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION
    Expenses $483,603 · revenue $384,143

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
42-1205352
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
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$99,274
Income (IRS master file)
$384,143

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
March 11, 2024
Reinstated
Effective November 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$384,143$483,603$99,274IRS
990June 2019–––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 42-1205352).

Questions about CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

What is the EIN of CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 42-1205352.
Is CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
Are donations to CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL IOWA 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 CENTRAL IOWA 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 CENTRAL IOWA 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 CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names J CHARLES CRISWELL.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CENTRAL IOWA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $384,143, expenses of $483,603 and total assets of $99,274 at year end.

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