Nonprofit · EIN 83-2954340
FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC
Tax-exempt · GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 (amended) | $464,104 | $278,364 | $185,740 | $1,260,205 | $338,134 | $922,071 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $233,573 | $258,781 | -$25,208 | $1,096,322 | $407,584 | $688,738 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $376,264 | $259,930 | $116,334 | $1,121,021 | $410,300 | $710,721 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $392,076 | $455,901 | -$63,825 | $36,197 | $0 | $36,197 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $290,164
- of which government grants
- $81,207
- Program service revenue
- $157,500
- Investment income
- $16,440
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,033
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $185,679
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $38,559
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,449
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,096,322
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,260,205
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $338,134
- Net assets, end of year
- $922,071
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,058,310
- Gross receipts
- $464,104
- Employees
- 13
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA COSTELLO | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $23,800 |
| LYNN GARRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $17,800 |
| PATTI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| HENRY ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| KAREN TROUT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,012 |
| ANA DAVIS | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $13,900 |
| TERRI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $13,600 |
| KATHRYN WHITE | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $13,000 |
| LARA WIBLE | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $13,000 |
| ANNA RUPPERT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $12,900 |
| SUE THOMPSON | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $11,000 |
| AUTUMN BELCH | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $9,750 |
| JESSICA WINTERS | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $2,167 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA COSTELLO | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $0 | $18,900 |
| LYNN GARRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $17,800 |
| PATTI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $14,400 |
| HENRY ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $14,400 |
| KAREN TROUT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $14,012 |
| TERRI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $13,200 |
| LARA WIBLE | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $12,600 |
| ANA DAVIS | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $12,600 |
| ANNA RUPPERT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $0 | $12,400 |
| SUE THOMPSON | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $10,467 |
| SARAH GRIM | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $8,267 |
| CHRISTINA ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 25 | $0 | $4,666 |
| KRYSTAL KESSLER | TEACHER ASSISTANT Trustee or director, Key employee | 10 | $0 | $1,625 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA COSTELLO | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $18,500 |
| LYNN GARRETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $17,800 |
| PATTI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| HENRY ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| KAREN TROUT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $14,012 |
| TERRI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $13,000 |
| LARA WIBLE | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $12,400 |
| ANNA RUPPERT | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 20 | $12,083 |
| ANA DAVIS | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $10,333 |
| SARAH GRIM | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $10,333 |
| SUE THOMPSON | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $10,200 |
| CHRISTINA ELGERSMA | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 25 | $7,500 |
| ROBERT COSTELLO | TEACHER Trustee or director, Key employee | 30 | $2,067 |
| DARLENE SENTZ | TEACHER ASSISTANT Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $2,067 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARISSA COSTELLO | PRINCIPAL Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $18,500 |
| LYNN GARRETT | SECRETARY Key employee | 40 | $17,800 |
| PATTI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| HENRY ELGERSMA | TEACHER Key employee | 40 | $14,400 |
| KAREN TROUT | TEACHER Key employee | 40 | $14,012 |
| TERRI ELGERSMA | TEACHER Key employee | 40 | $13,000 |
| ROBERT COSTELLO | TEACHER ASSISTANT Key employee | 10 | $12,400 |
| DARLENE SENTZ | TEACHER ASSISTANT Key employee | 10 | $12,400 |
| LARA WIBLE | TEACHER Key employee | 25 | $12,400 |
| ANNA RUPPERT | TEACHER Key employee | 20 | $10,500 |
| SUE THOMPSON | TEACHER Key employee | 40 | $10,200 |
| CHRISTINA ELGERSMA | TEACHER Key employee | 25 | $10,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3185 YORK RD, GETTYSBURG, PA 17325-8259
- In care of
- % KARISSA A COSTELLO
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KARISSA COSTELLO, 34 N TREMONT ST, YORK, PA 17404
- Signed the 990
- KARISSA COSTELLO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (717) 624-3884
- Return prepared by
- SUSAN C MOSSERPC
Mission
TO PROVIDE BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC IN A NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRIST-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE BIBLICAL INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMIC EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC IN A NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRIST-CENTERED ATMOSPHEREExpenses $278,364
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2954340
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,212,612
- Income (IRS master file)
- $464,104
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $464,104 | $278,364 | $1,212,612 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $233,573 | $258,781 | $1,096,322 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $376,264 | $259,930 | $1,121,021 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $392,076 | $455,901 | $36,197 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-2954340).
Questions about FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC is 83-2954340.
- Is FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names KARISSA COSTELLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 13 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,800 (KARISSA COSTELLO, PRINCIPAL).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $464,104, expenses of $278,364 and total assets of $1,260,205 at year end.
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