Nonprofit · EIN 47-1395331
CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SPRINGBORO, OH 45066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,378,463 | $2,072,298 | $306,165 | $1,599,037 | $342,971 | $1,256,066 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,259,663 | $1,906,661 | $353,002 | $1,082,453 | $127,101 | $955,352 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $219,744
- of which government grants
- $98,029
- Program service revenue
- $2,068,431
- Investment income
- $52,216
- Net rental income
- $1,458
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,043
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,663
- Other revenue
- $38,072
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $179,148
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,113,551
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,422,445
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,453
- Occupancy
- $107,663
- Depreciation
- $13,548
- Program services (functional)
- $1,904,240
- Management and general (functional)
- $97,964
- Fundraising (functional)
- $70,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,082,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,599,037
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $342,971
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,256,066
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $170,831
- Publicly traded securities
- $60,048
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,194,041
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $62,025
- Gross receipts
- $2,473,176
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARA LEE | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $59,019 |
| RUTH TAYLOR | PAST TREASURER Officer | 1 | $58,536 |
| MATTHEW WOODWARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN TAYLOR | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT PARKER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ANGIE KENWORTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| THEOPHILUS HINES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JANET GARDNER | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARA LEE NON-VOTING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 35 | $46,845 |
| RUTH TAYLOR NON-VOTING | TREASURER Trustee or director | 35 | $45,476 |
| SCOTT PARKER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RYAN TAYLOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANGIE KENWORTHY | VICE-CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW WOODWARD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 908 E LOWER SPRINGBORO RD, SPRINGBORO, OH 45066-9328
- In care of
- % THEOPHILUS HINES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THEOPHILUS HINES, 908 EAST LOWER SPRINGBORO ROAD, SPRINGBORO, OH 45066
- Signed the 990
- THEOPHILUS HINES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (937) 343-1130
- Return prepared by
- GOLDSHOT LAMB & HOBBS INC
Mission
PROVIDING A CHRIST CENTERED EDUCATION TO OVER 400 STUDENTS THROUGH A CREATIVE AND INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT USING THE CHARLOTTE MASON METHOD AND VARIOUS CURRICULUM.
Program accomplishments
- CHESS CHRISTIAN IS A PRIVATE, HYBRID SCHOOL SERVING PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS. WE HELP STUDENTS DISCOVER WHO GOD CREATED THEM TO BE BY STRATEGICALLY MATCHING STUDENTS' GOD-GIVEN GIFTS WITH CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES OVER 150 UNIQUE COURSES TO OVER 400 STUDENTS. WE STRESS THE CORE VALUES OF A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY , FOLLOWING BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES, PASSIONATE DISCIPLESHIP, PROVIDING A SAFE, INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT AND CONTAGIOUS LEARNING, FLEXIBLE COURSEWORK AND INDIVIDUAL TRANSFORMATION.Expenses $1,904,240 · revenue $2,113,209
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
- 47-1395331
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,599,037
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,473,176
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,259,663 | $1,906,661 | $1,082,453 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,886,751 | $1,777,605 | $699,631 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 47-1395331.
- Is CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHESS 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 CHESS 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 CHESS 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 CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names THEOPHILUS HINES.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,019 (TARA LEE, PAST PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,378,463, expenses of $2,072,298 and total assets of $1,599,037 at year end.
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