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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3987238

GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · MECHANICSVLLE, VA 23111

Financials

$2.7M$2.9M2023$3.3M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,287,634$3,379,037-$91,403$1,843,539$184,230$1,659,309
June 30, 2024990$2,708,659$2,872,847-$164,188$1,879,955$138,771$1,741,184
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$302,862
Program service revenue
$2,982,944
Investment income
$34,918
Net income from fundraising events
-$33,219
Other revenue
-$33,090

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,770,801
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,945,137
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,492
Occupancy
$637,273
Depreciation
$207,506
Program services (functional)
$3,166,982
Management and general (functional)
$212,055

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,879,955
Total assets, end of year
$1,843,539
Total liabilities, end of year
$184,230
Net assets, end of year
$1,659,309
Land, buildings and equipment
$879,083
Publicly traded securities
$221,192
Gross receipts
$3,320,853
Employees
82
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
VA

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
JETHRO III PILANDChair
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
PATRICK C DOISETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BILL JOHNDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID MARTINDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
HOLLY CLAYTORDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
DIANNE CLAIBORNEDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
NICOLE DOISEDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JETHRO III PILANDChair
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
PATRICK C DOISETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BILL JOHNDirector
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID MARTINDirector
Trustee or director
–$0
HOLLY CLAYTORDirector
Trustee or director
–$0
DIANNE CLAIBORNEDirector
Trustee or director
–$0
NICOLE DOISEDirector
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 215, MECHANICSVLLE, VA 23111-0215
In care of
% JETHRO PILAND
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Jethro III H Piland, PO Box 215, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Signed the 990
JETHRO PILAND, Chair
Phone
(804) 730-7300

Mission

Grace Christian School is a Christ-centered school of academic excellence in which each student is educated and trained in biblical principles and a Christian worldview.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GCS has grown to serve 364 students and is in its third year of utilizing an 18,000-square-foot facility that has significantly expanded our instructional capacity. This addition includes eleven classrooms, two state-of-the-art high school science labs, an art studio, a media center, an office suite, and a student cafeteria. With this expansion, GCS has been able to strengthen its core academic program, offer dual-enrollment and advanced coursework, broaden its fine arts opportunities (including visual arts, worship arts, and theatre), and support a growing athletics program. These program offerings allow GCS to serve students and families more fully, in a distinctly Christian environment.
    Expenses $3,105,683 · grants $50,000 · revenue $2,914,604
  • Grace Christian School (GCS) is dedicated to excellence in athletics, emphasizing health, physical development, leadership, perseverance, and integrity both on and off the field. As a member of the Virginia Metro Athletic Conference (VMAC) and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), GCS upholds a strong tradition of competitive success and Christ-honoring sportsmanship. In 2023 & 2024, the GCS girls soccer team earned back-to-back VISAA Div III State Championship titles, reflecting the strength of our program and the commitment of our student-athletes and coaches.During the 24-25 school year, GCS expanded to offer 22 competitive sports for middle and high
    Expenses $61,299 · revenue $68,341

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, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3987238
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
2012
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B25)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,843,539
Income (IRS master file)
$3,320,853

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,287,634$3,379,037$1,843,539XML
990June 2024$2,708,659$2,872,847$1,879,955XML
990June 2023$3,013,854$2,225,549$2,084,610IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––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 45-3987238).

Questions about GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC is 45-3987238.
Is GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC 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 GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC 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 GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC 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 GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jethro III H Piland.
Who are the officers and directors of GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,287,634, expenses of $3,379,037 and total assets of $1,843,539 at year end.

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