Nonprofit · EIN 86-0445016
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85053
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,583,291 | $18,559,545 | $3,023,746 | $22,912,621 | $9,168,043 | $13,744,578 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,751,908 | $16,431,833 | $2,320,075 | $20,412,136 | $9,691,304 | $10,720,832 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,362,499 | $14,620,586 | $2,741,913 | $17,491,753 | $9,090,996 | $8,400,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,756,851
- Program service revenue
- $19,350,347
- Investment income
- $351,672
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$19,531
- Net income from gaming
- $7,272
- Other revenue
- $124,421
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $81,706
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $419,202
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,784,228
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,690,003
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,578
- Accounting fees
- $41,843
- Occupancy
- $1,426,848
- Travel
- $238,434
- Depreciation
- $899,820
- Program services (functional)
- $17,247,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,119,002
- Fundraising (functional)
- $192,720
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,412,136
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,912,621
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,168,043
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,744,578
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,699,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,558,883
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $185,695
- Gross receipts
- $21,640,961
- Employees
- 399
- Volunteers
- 319
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY BROWN | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $265,588 | $38,571 |
| SAMANTHA MASZTON | ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT/MS PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,450 | $38,741 |
| DAVID INNESS | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,929 | $33,824 |
| TRICIA MUCKLOW | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $91,541 | $40,288 |
| JIM JAMES | DEAN OF STUDENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,616 | $23,456 |
| ERIC DOWDLE | ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,250 | $11,160 |
| JEFF PARSONS | HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,462 | $5,121 |
| MIKE TRUEBLOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MAGUIRE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM COX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PROCUNIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIN CARNAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK DEMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WES HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP KAISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 |
| KYLE LEONARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY BROWN | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $234,000 | $40,706 |
| SAMANTHA MASZTON | ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT/MS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,250 | $35,924 |
| DAVID INNESS | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,261 | $32,508 |
| TRICIA MUCKLOW | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $87,195 | $38,577 |
| JIM JAMES | DEAN OF STUDENTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,359 | $17,664 |
| ERIC DOWDLE | ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,320 | $10,723 |
| DAVE CRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $5,000 | $0 |
| MIKE TRUEBLOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MAGUIRE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM COX | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PROCUNIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIN CARNAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK DEMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WES HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP KAISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LEONARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY BROWN | SUPERINTENDENT Officer | 40 | $194,938 | $45,096 |
| SAMANTHA MASZTON | ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT/MS Officer | 40 | $101,198 | $32,127 |
| DAVID INNESS | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,378 | $25,258 |
| TRICIA MUCKLOW | BUSINESS MANAGER Officer | 40 | $76,737 | $32,127 |
| MIKE TRUEBLOOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MAGUIRE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SHOWERS | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU MAY) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM COX | SECRETARY/TREASURER (FROM JUNE) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RON PROCUNIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIN CARNAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK DEMOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| WES HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP KAISER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE LEONARDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE CRUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 16401 N 43RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85053-2705
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEOFFREY BROWN, 16401 N 43RD AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85053
- Signed the 990
- GEOFFREY BROWN, SUPERINTENDENT
- Phone
- (602) 978-5134
- Website
- NCSAZ.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WHICH UPHOLDS HIGH STANDARDS OF SCHOLASTIC AND BEHAVIORAL EXCELLENCE AND FURNISHES INSTRUCTION IN BIBLE-BASED CHRISTIAN FAITH. IT IS OUR GREATEST HONOR TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP A CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW AND (CONT'D ON SCH O) PREPARE THEM TO FULFILL THEIR GOD-ORDAINED ROLE IN THE HOME, THE CHURCH, THEIR COUNTRY, AND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- IN FYE 2025, NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WAS NAMED ARIZONA'S #1 PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR THE 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. NCS IS DISTINGUISHED AS 1 OF 31 EXEMPLARY ACCREDITED SCHOOLS WORLD-WIDE PER THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL.AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HAD A TOTAL ENROLLMENT OF 1,705 STUDENTS WITH A 100% GRADUATION RATE FOR THE CLASS OF 2025. THE GRADUATION RATE FOR THE YEARS 2018-2025 WAS 99.65%.NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN GRADUATES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO 175+ DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. 49% OF 2025 GRADUATES ATTENDED CHRISTIAN COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES.Expenses $17,247,823 · grants $81,706 · revenue $19,350,347
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). 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
- 86-0445016
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Not required (religious organization)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,912,621
- Income (IRS master file)
- $21,640,961
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,583,291 | $18,559,545 | $22,912,621 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,751,908 | $16,431,833 | $20,412,136 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,362,499 | $14,620,586 | $17,491,753 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,929,485 | $14,321,122 | $15,066,296 | 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 86-0445016).
Questions about NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 86-0445016.
- Is NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL file?
- Form Not required (religious organization).
- When is the next return of NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GEOFFREY BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $265,588 (GEOFFREY BROWN, SUPERINTENDENT).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,583,291, expenses of $18,559,545 and total assets of $22,912,621 at year end.
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