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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1775017

LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · OFALLON, MO 63366

Financials

$7.3M$7.4M2023$7.7M$8.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$7,721,431$8,202,271-$480,840$10,835,537$5,958,903$4,876,634
May 31, 2024990$7,328,441$7,393,463-$65,022$8,909,758$3,552,699$5,357,059
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$488,412
of which government grants
$31,926
Program service revenue
$7,200,996
Investment income
$34,408
Net rental income
$3,525
Net gain from sales of assets
$6,125
Net income from fundraising events
-$20,830
Net income from gaming
$6,920
Other revenue
-$2,385

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$578,233
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$207,656
Other salaries and wages
$3,544,497
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,759,229
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$325
Accounting fees
$32,653
Occupancy
$813,255
Depreciation
$506,329
Program services (functional)
$6,776,010
Management and general (functional)
$1,408,899
Fundraising (functional)
$17,362

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,909,758
Total assets, end of year
$10,835,537
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,958,903
Net assets, end of year
$4,876,634
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,219,677
Publicly traded securities
$12,001
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,848,386
Net assets with donor restrictions
$28,248
Gross receipts
$7,764,111
Employees
198
Volunteers
425
Year formed
1997
State of legal domicile
MO

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAKE IBBETSONHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$117,105$21,898
NEAL WIESCHHAUSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
18$31,606$30,704
DOUGLAS BRACKENRIDGEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DONOVAN LLOYDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRYAN JOINERFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
LISA POTTSSECRETARY (THRU 03/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
KATIE MARKELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
ELIJAH MURRELLDIRECTOR (THRU 07/24)
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAKE IBBETSONHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$103,898$11,045
NEAL WIESCHHAUSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
18$28,665$29,573
DOUG BRACKENRIDGEBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DONOVAN LLOYDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRYAN JOINERFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
LISA POTTSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
ELIJAH MURRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SARA VALLEDIRECTOR (THRU 10/23)
Trustee or director
1.5$0$0
CHAD VAN SOELENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1145 TOM GINNEVER AVE, OFALLON, MO 63366-4472
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NEAL WIESCHHAUS, 1145 TOM GINNEVER, OFALLON, MO 63366
Signed the 990
NEAL WIESCHHAUS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone
(636) 978-1680
Return prepared by
ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, EMPOWERING THEM TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION: PROVIDE A COGNIA AND ACSI ACCREDITED QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR OVER 600 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS. OUR AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HAS A 3.5 WEIGHTED GPA AND 25 ACT SCORE, WITH 1ST-5TH GRADERS PERFORMING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL IN ALL SUBJECTS AS MEASURED ON STANDARDIZED TESTING. STUDENTS' ACADEMIC NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REMEDIAL ENRICHMENT, LIFE SKILLS, DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES. BOTH FINE ARTS AND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS ARE MSHSAA CERTIFIED. THEATRE, VOICE, BAND, ORCHESTRA, AND MULTI-MEDIA ART CLASSES ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. SPORTS TEAMS ARE OFFERED AT ALL GRADE LEVELS THROUGH COMMUNITY TEAMS AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS...(SEE SCHEDULE O)DISTRICT AND STATE RECOGNITIONS ALSO INCLUDE ROBOTICS AND SCHOLAR BOWL.
    Expenses $6,189,383 · grants $578,233 · revenue $6,560,658
  • STUDENT ACTIVITIES:IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM, ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ALONG WITH FAMILIES PROVIDED OVER 15,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. STUDENTS ALSO WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTING INTERNATIONAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, PROVIDING MEALS THROUGH "FEED OUR STARVING CHILDREN AND "BACKPACK BUDDIES," BEAUTIFYING COMMUNITY AND NONPROFIT FACILITIES, COLLECTING SHOEBOXES FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE, VOLUNTEERING AT THE SHARING SHED LOCAL MISSION, COLLECTING ITEMS FOR "ADOPT A SOLDIER, AND SENDING OUR MUSICAL GROUPS TO LOCAL NURSING HOMES..(SEE SCHEDULE O)LASTLY, CAMPUS FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT COST FOR POLICE TRAINING, COMMUNITY EVENT PARKING, AND SPORTS AND ACADEMIC COMPETITION ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $358,316 · revenue $207,212
  • AUXILIARY SERVICES: ASSIST FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH MEALS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS. BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO ALLOW FAMILIES A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. THE BUILDINGS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT. SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GRADES. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN, FULL-DAY PROGRAMS WITH FIELD TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR ALL SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY, ARTISTIC AND SPORTS CAMPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
    Expenses $228,311 · revenue $436,651

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1775017
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
1998
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$10,835,537
Income (IRS master file)
$7,764,111

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$7,721,431$8,202,271$10,835,537XML
990May 2024$7,328,441$7,393,463$8,909,758XML
990May 2023$6,292,747$6,360,196$8,687,995IRS
990May 2022$6,644,563$6,193,121$9,018,036IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 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 43-1775017).

Questions about LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

What is the EIN of LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 43-1775017.
Is LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIVING WORD 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 LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names NEAL WIESCHHAUS.
Who are the officers and directors of LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,105 (JAKE IBBETSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,721,431, expenses of $8,202,271 and total assets of $10,835,537 at year end.

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