Nonprofit · EIN 71-0849753
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC
Tax-exempt · SEARCY, AR 72143
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $564,926 | $436,935 | $127,991 | $610,487 | $103,802 | $506,685 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $557,971 | $491,296 | $66,675 | $512,823 | $123,245 | $389,578 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $451,175 | $475,929 | -$24,754 | $465,309 | $142,406 | $322,903 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,465
- of which government grants
- $500
- Program service revenue
- $517,037
- Investment income
- $2,553
- Net rental income
- $10,164
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,707
- Other revenue
- $35,871
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $313,076
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $337,734
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,766
- Occupancy
- $25,717
- Program services (functional)
- $413,265
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,670
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $512,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $610,487
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $103,802
- Net assets, end of year
- $506,685
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $241,870
- Gross receipts
- $577,726
- Employees
- 19
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRIS BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE COWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHASE MCCANDLESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSH STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHRIS BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| STEPHANIE COWLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHASE MCCANDLESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAT BISBEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DANIEL BROCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BUTCH RICE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN STEWART | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1202 BENTON ST, SEARCY, AR 72143-6928
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEPHANIE COWLEY, 702 PIN OAK DR, SEARCY, AR 72143
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE COWLEY, BOARD MEMBER
- Phone
- (501) 268-4848
- Website
- LIBERTYCHRISTIANSCHOOL.NET
- Return prepared by
- TURNER WILLIAMS AND ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WHILE EMPHASIZING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
Program accomplishments
- INDEPENT COMMUNITY-BASED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROVIDING CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR 69 STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE.Expenses $413,265 · revenue $517,037
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
- 71-0849753
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $610,487
- Income (IRS master file)
- $577,726
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $564,926 | $436,935 | $610,487 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $557,971 | $491,296 | $512,823 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $451,175 | $475,929 | $465,309 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $531,175 | $404,102 | $496,911 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 71-0849753).
Questions about LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC
- What is the EIN of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC is 71-0849753.
- Is LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LIBERTY 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 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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 LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEPHANIE COWLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $564,926, expenses of $436,935 and total assets of $610,487 at year end.
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