Nonprofit · EIN 74-2521613
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,629,145 | $2,411,726 | $217,419 | $399,391 | $70,689 | $328,702 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,265,750 | $2,272,349 | -$6,599 | $243,454 | $203,257 | $40,197 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,732,102 | $1,824,264 | -$92,162 | $305,505 | $311,852 | -$6,347 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $452,117
- Program service revenue
- $2,163,528
- Investment income
- $16,128
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $465
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,796
- Net income from gaming
- -$450
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,618
- Other revenue
- -$2,628
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $49,136
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $273,854
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,181,051
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,786,674
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $125
- Accounting fees
- $8,981
- Occupancy
- $261,352
- Travel
- $58,010
- Depreciation
- $16,237
- Program services (functional)
- $2,113,163
- Management and general (functional)
- $260,733
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,830
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $243,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $399,391
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,689
- Net assets, end of year
- $328,702
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $58,347
- Publicly traded securities
- $58,571
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $325,932
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,770
- Gross receipts
- $2,727,963
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD BUCKINGHAM | ADMINISTRATOR UNTIL 7-2024 Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $68,611 |
| JENNIFER SMITH | ADMINISTRATOR Trustee or director | 50 | $59,667 |
| ANGELA GREGG | ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL SINCE 7-2024 Trustee or director | 50 | $59,286 |
| STEPHEN TUNNICLIFF | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SINCE 7-2024 Trustee or director | 50 | $53,585 |
| MERIDITH ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $623 |
| BRENDA SPECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ISAAC HANDLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RUMOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID REECE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIRAL TYLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GREGG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW BIERLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GANEEN HARSTICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER SMITH | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director | 50 | $54,887 | $17,365 |
| RICHARD BUCKINGHAM | ADMINISTRATOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $56,745 | $8,011 |
| MERIDITH ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $27,689 | $0 |
| BRENDA SPECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ISAAC HANDLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RUMOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID REECE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRAL TYLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GREGG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW BIERLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GANEEN HARSTICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD BUCKINGHAM | ADMINISTRATOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $48,742 | $10,460 |
| JENNIFER SMITH | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Trustee or director | 45 | $41,989 | $13,045 |
| MERIDITH ALLEN | ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Trustee or director | 45 | $44,348 | $194 |
| BRENDA SPECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $20,330 | $0 |
| ISAAC HANDLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN RUMOWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRAL TYLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GREGG | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DREW BIERLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GANEEN HARSTICK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9086, MESA, AZ 85214-9086
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JUSTIN GREGG, PO BOX 9086, MESA, AZ 85214
- Signed the 990
- GANEEN HARSTICK, TREASURER
- Phone
- (480) 833-1983
- Website
- WWW.FAITH-CHRISTIAN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MONICA J STERN CPA PLLC
Mission
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 1988 SERVING CHRISTIAN FAMILIES OF THE EAST VALLEY. FCS OPERATES WITH DELEGATED PARENTAL AUTHORITY TO RAISE UP DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST USING A DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 2) FROM A HISTORIC REFORMED PERSPECTIVE.
Program accomplishments
- FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OFFERS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH FAMILY. OUR TRADITIONAL PROGRAM IS FOR K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ATTENDING ON-CAMPUS IN PURSUIT OF A DIPLOMA. IN ADDITION TO OUR DISTINCTIVELY CHRISTIAN, BIBLE-BASED CURRICULUM IN ALL CORE SUBJECT AREAS, OUR STUDENTS' EDUCATION IS ENRICHED BY FINE ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND MUCH MORE. FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAM IS A WAY FOR STUDENTS TO BE PART OF THE FAITH FAMILY WHILE PURSUING THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS. OUR HOMESCHOOL (IN)RICHMENT PROGRAM GIVES HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES IN THE AREA A CHANCE TO BE PART OF A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL COMMUNITY. WE ALSO HAVE OUR ONLINE PROGRAM WHICH IS AVAILABLE PER-CLASS OR AS A FULLY INTEGRATED HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM. MANY OF OUR ON-CAMPUS CLASSES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM 990 PAGE 2) ARE AVAILABLE TO BE TAKEN PER-CLASS BY THOSE SEEKING A DIPLOMA ELSEWHERE.Expenses $2,113,163 · grants $49,136 · revenue $2,163,863
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
- 74-2521613
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $399,391
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,727,963
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,629,145 | $2,411,726 | $399,391 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,265,750 | $2,272,349 | $243,454 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,732,102 | $1,824,264 | $305,505 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,628,823 | $1,651,142 | $296,087 | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 74-2521613).
Questions about FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 74-2521613.
- Is FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAITH 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 FAITH 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 FAITH 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 FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JUSTIN GREGG.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,611 (RICHARD BUCKINGHAM, ADMINISTRATOR UNTIL 7-2024).
- How much revenue does FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,629,145, expenses of $2,411,726 and total assets of $399,391 at year end.
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