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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1915196

BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC

Tax-exempt · KATY, TX 77492

Financials

$2M$1.4M2022$2.8M$1.8M2023$3.3M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,290,380$2,540,969$749,411$4,137,252$1,215,290$2,921,962
June 30, 2024990$2,753,323$1,812,093$941,230$3,066,854$966,305$2,100,549
June 30, 2023990$1,990,060$1,386,457$603,603$1,872,920$713,601$1,159,319
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$522,672
Program service revenue
$2,637,938
Investment income
$83,310
Net income from fundraising events
-$30,630
Other revenue
$46,460

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$67,103
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,852
Other salaries and wages
$1,220,245
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,359,724
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,125
Accounting fees
$4,196
Occupancy
$301,487
Travel
$4,832
Depreciation
$276,033
Program services (functional)
$2,486,832
Management and general (functional)
$19,202
Fundraising (functional)
$34,935

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,066,854
Total assets, end of year
$4,137,252
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,215,290
Net assets, end of year
$2,921,962
Land, buildings and equipment
$359,618
Gross receipts
$3,321,010
Employees
60
Volunteers
180
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
TX

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
BETHANY ELSTONHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$42,852
VIM HEADPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RYAN PEEPLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABBY JENNINGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHASE OGDENTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETHANY ELSTONHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$36,845
VIM HEADPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RYAN PEEPLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABBY JENNINGSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JARED ISHAMTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BETHANY ELSTONHEAD OF SCHOOL
Officer
40$77,000
VIM HEADPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
RYAN PEEPLESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JARED ISHAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABBY JENNINGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK RISINGERBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 06/01/23)
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 92, KATY, TX 77492-0146
In care of
% JOHN O SODEN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VIM X HEAD, 3102 LAKES OF KATY LANE, KATY, TX 77493
Signed the 990
VIM X HEAD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(713) 446-3760
Return prepared by
DOEREN MAYHEW

Mission

BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO EDCUATE STUDENTS IN A CHRIST-CENTERED WORLDVIEW. WE BELIEVE SUCH AN EDUCATION WILL PRODUCE STUDENTS WHO ARE WELL PREPARED TO LIVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE GLORY OF CHRIST AND BENEFIT OF OTHERS. BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WILL ALSO PREPARE STUDENTS TO GO INTO THE WORLD EQUIPPED TO REGCOGNIZE TRUTH, GOODNESS, AND BEAUTY IN GOD'S CREATION. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY PROVIDING A STRONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT HELPS OUR STUDENTS GROW INTELLECTUALLY, SPIRITUALLY, SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FACULTY AND PARENTS FOR THE WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS A 5-DAY, PRIVATE CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 11TH GRADE, DEDICATED TO EDUCATING STUDENTS IN A CHRIST-CENTERED WORLDVIEW. WE CURRENTLY SERVE 110 FAMILIES WITH 178 STUDENTS AND SERVING 38 NEW APPLYING FAMILIES. BEREAN IS FULLY ACCREDITED AND COMMITTED TO SMALL CLASS SIZES WHICH CULTIVATE A CHALLENGING AND NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPERATES AS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FACULTY AND PARENTS PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE, COLLEGE AND BEYOND, USING THE TIME-TESTED TOOLS OF A CLASSICAL MODEL.
    Expenses $2,486,832 · grants $67,103 · revenue $2,637,938

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
81-1915196
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,137,252
Income (IRS master file)
$3,321,010

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,290,380$2,540,969$4,137,252IRS
990June 2024$2,753,323$1,812,093$3,066,854XML
990June 2023$1,990,060$1,386,457$1,872,920XML
990June 2022$1,241,074$1,139,647$1,816,710IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 81-1915196).

Questions about BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC

What is the EIN of BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC is 81-1915196.
Is BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VIM X HEAD.
Who are the officers and directors of BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,852 (BETHANY ELSTON, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
How much revenue does BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,290,380, expenses of $2,540,969 and total assets of $4,137,252 at year end.

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