Nonprofit · EIN 86-0431878
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · CHANDLER, AZ 85226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $22,908,161 | $21,586,774 | $1,321,387 | $56,014,652 | $41,951,205 | $14,063,447 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $20,601,067 | $20,589,265 | $11,802 | $53,926,686 | $41,468,853 | $12,457,833 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $20,663,604 | $17,893,183 | $2,770,421 | $65,798,975 | $53,413,290 | $12,385,685 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,274,199
- Program service revenue
- $19,147,023
- Investment income
- $1,745,916
- Net rental income
- $77,338
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,648,838
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$336,315
- Other revenue
- -$258,977
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,225,614
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $431,048
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,935,832
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,151,176
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $488,360
- Depreciation
- $1,608,456
- Program services (functional)
- $17,920,764
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,849,081
- Fundraising (functional)
- $816,929
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $53,926,686
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,014,652
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,951,205
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,063,447
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,148,838
- Publicly traded securities
- $794,308
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,404,217
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,659,230
- Gross receipts
- $23,852,109
- Employees
- 238
- Volunteers
- 113
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY THELEN | CEO & HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $153,396 | $12,639 |
| TIMOTHY LIVENGOOD | CFO Officer | 40 | $132,470 | $14,217 |
| DANIEL KUIPER | SENIOR AMBASSADOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,997 | $19,298 |
| THOMAS JACOBSON | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,905 | $0 |
| KITTREN JOHNSON | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $109,019 | $3,453 |
| SCOTT CROUCH | BOARD CHAIR/ PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GAUTHIER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DENBLEYKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE DYKSTRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY PICKETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE AULERICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FECHNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SUZUKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLY LAGATTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY WALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL L KUIPER THRU 63024 | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $132,553 | $13,605 |
| TIMOTHY W LIVENGOOD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $119,034 | $12,931 |
| TROY A THELEN | ASST. HEAD O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,955 | $11,802 |
| THOMAS D JACOBSON | STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,603 | $7,420 |
| SCOTT CROUCH | CHAIR/PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GAUTHIER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DENBLEYKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE DYKSTRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FECHNER | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON LAGATTA | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RJ SUZUKI | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BROOKS | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TROY A THELEN | ASST. HEAD O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,305 | $9,072 |
| DANIEL L KUIPER | DIRECTOR OF Officer | 40 | $128,153 | $9,993 |
| TIMOTHY W LIVENGOOD | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,060 | $9,644 |
| JAMES C FRYAR | STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,085 | $5,072 |
| THOMAS D JACOBSON | STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,442 | $4,372 |
| SCOTT CROUCH | CHAIR/PRESID Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GAUTHIER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DENBLEYKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE DYKSTRA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN FECHNER | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE MCCLAIN | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON LAGATTA | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RJ SUZUKI | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6900 W GALVESTON ST, CHANDLER, AZ 85226-2508
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KYLE AULERICH, 6900 W GALVESTON ST, CHANDLER, AZ 85226
- Signed the 990
- KYLE AULERICH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (480) 705-8888
- Website
- VALLEYCHRISTIANAZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IS TO EQUIP STUDENTS TO BE CULTURE CHANGERS FOR CHRIST BY DELIVERING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, FACILITATING SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND BUILDING LIFELONG COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- ESTABLISHED IN 1982, VCS PROVIDES A NATIONALLY-RANKED & DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL K-12 EDUCATION OFFERING, LOCATED ACROSS TWO CAMPUSES IN THE GREATER PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA WITH EXCELLENT ACADEMICS, CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETICS, AWARD-WINNING FINE ARTS, CUTTING-EDGE STEM PROGRAMS, CHRISTIAN WORLD-VIEW, AND A SUPPORTING COMMUNITY.Expenses $17,920,764 · grants $1,225,614 · revenue $19,147,023
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
- 86-0431878
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,014,652
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,852,109
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $22,908,161 | $21,586,774 | $56,014,652 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $20,601,067 | $20,589,265 | $53,926,686 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $20,663,604 | $17,893,183 | $65,798,975 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,188,703 | $14,062,431 | $37,070,246 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 86-0431878).
Questions about VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS is 86-0431878.
- Is VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS 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 VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KYLE AULERICH.
- Who are the officers and directors of VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,396 (TROY THELEN, CEO & HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,908,161, expenses of $21,586,774 and total assets of $56,014,652 at year end.
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