Nonprofit · EIN 47-2382286
GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50317
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $228,784 | $139,996 | $88,788 | $4,126,998 | $2,835,629 | $1,291,369 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $236,303 | $118,615 | $117,688 | $3,934,535 | $2,785,825 | $1,148,710 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $600,834 | $151,533 | $449,301 | $3,380,303 | $2,388,745 | $991,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,864
- Program service revenue
- $122,400
- Investment income
- $54,582
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,878
- Other revenue
- $938
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,777
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,625
- Depreciation
- $34,241
- Program services (functional)
- $133,727
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,269
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,934,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,126,998
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,835,629
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,291,369
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,452,729
- Publicly traded securities
- $365,217
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$850,357
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,141,726
- Gross receipts
- $228,784
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MURPHY | SUPERINTENDENT | 0.5 | $0 | $131,864 | $19,101 |
| MARK FINCHAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY PARSONS | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL KNODE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN FRY | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE STUBBS | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI WARNER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE CURREN | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MCWILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNIE CARROLL | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER MILLER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BURG | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM TARBELL | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP LINSER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOREY PEARSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNIE COX | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSHUA ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEE KEUL | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MURPHY | SUPERINTENDENT | 0.5 | $0 | $113,810 | $18,680 |
| MARK FINCHAM | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL KNODE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN FRY | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BUSH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI WARNER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STUBBS | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MCWILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNIE CARROLL | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER MILLER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM TARBELL | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BURG | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP LINSER | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOREY PEARSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE COX | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE KEUL | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MURPHY | SUPERINTENDENT | 0 | $0 | $90,616 | $18,248 |
| CHRIS JOHN stepped down 923 | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 |
| JIM HUGLEY stepped down 523 | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDALL KNODE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN FRY | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BUSH | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI WARNER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STUBBS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MCWILLIAMS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNIE CARROLL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER MILLER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM TARBELL | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BURG | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP LINSER | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KOREY PEARSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNIE COX | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEE KEUL | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1701 E 33RD ST, DES MOINES, IA 50317-8601
- In care of
- % ARVIN TARBELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 2905 NE 46th Avenue, Des Moines IA 50317
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RANDALL KNODE, 1701 E 33RD STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50317
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Elizabeth Bush, 3011 John Patterson Road, Des Moines IA 50317
- Signed the 990
- RANDALL KNODE, President
- Phone
- (515) 777-3977
- Return prepared by
- TARBELL & CO PLC
Mission
TO RECEIVE, ACCUMULATE, INVEST, MANAGE, AND DISBURSE MONEY AND PROPERTY OF EVERY KIND, WHETHER RESTRICTED OR UNRESTRICTED, TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SUPPORT AND AID OF THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF SCHOOLS OPERATED BY GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION (GVCSA) FOR SO LONG AS GVCSA REMAINS QUALIFIED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED. TO THIS END, THE EARNINGS AND ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE APPLIED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DONOR'S INTENT, IF ANY, TO PROMOTE CURRICULUM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, EXPAND AND ENRICH FACULTY POSITIONS, IMPROVE FACULTY COMPENSATION, SUPPORT BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING SCHOOLS OPERATED BY GVCSA, AND TO SUPPORT ANY OTHER PROGRAM OR NEED OF GVCSA AS SUPPORTED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL WITHOUT REGARD TO SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL, OR ETHNIC ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- BUILDING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO PURCHASE BUILDING FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE FUNCTIONS OF THE GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. FUNDS ARE ALSO RAISED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION AND BUILDING PROJECTS.Expenses $112,902 · revenue $122,400
- SCHOLARSHIPS - THE FOUNDATION RAISES CAPITAL TO FUND VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BENEFIT STUDENTS ATTENDING GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.Expenses $20,825 · revenue $10,300
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2382286
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,126,998
- Income (IRS master file)
- $228,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $228,784 | $139,996 | $4,126,998 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $236,303 | $118,615 | $3,934,535 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $600,834 | $151,533 | $3,380,303 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $255,913 | $186,233 | $3,274,388 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Elizabeth Bush | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-2382286).
Questions about GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC is 47-2382286.
- Is GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RANDALL KNODE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $228,784, expenses of $139,996 and total assets of $4,126,998 at year end.
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