Nonprofit · EIN 88-2959342
AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,034,525 | $8,803,157 | -$4,768,632 | $1,672,677 | $1,525,817 | $146,860 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,644,889 | $747,987 | $4,896,902 | $5,083,382 | $167,890 | $4,915,492 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,355,310
- Program service revenue
- $1,591,168
- Investment income
- $85,674
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $948
- Other revenue
- $2,373
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $612,460
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $404,639
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,063,035
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,819,027
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,721
- Accounting fees
- $26,248
- Occupancy
- $891,101
- Travel
- $53,666
- Depreciation
- $12,510
- Program services (functional)
- $7,272,695
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,526,558
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,904
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,083,382
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,672,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,525,817
- Net assets, end of year
- $146,860
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $845,994
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $62,028
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $84,832
- Gross receipts
- $4,034,525
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZACHARY GAUTIER | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $222,720 | $45,192 |
| JAMES F CUTTINO JR | CONTROLLER Officer | 40 | $122,222 | $14,505 |
| JAMES POAG | ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,875 | $15,240 |
| MARK DAVIS | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BRYAN | CHAIR - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GIBBS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED WAITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HANDFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJIE GUION | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN BENTLEY | CHAIR - INCOMING Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER/INTERIM HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $50,000 |
| JAMES F CUTTINO JR | CONTROLLER Officer | 5 | $2,496 |
| FRED WAITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK HANDFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJIE GUION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN BENTLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE BRYAN | CO-CHAIR Officer | 40 | $0 |
| MELISSA GIBBS | CO-CHAIR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11901 SAM FURR ROAD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078-0000
- In care of
- % NICOLE BRYAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 21536 BLAKELY SHORES DR, CORNELIUS NC 280316614
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAREN BENTLEY, 2520 AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN WAY, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- NICOLE BRYAN, 21536 BLAKELY SHORES DR, CORNELIUS NC 280316614
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL COLBERG, BUSINESS MANAGER
- Phone
- (704) 850-5466
- Website
- WWW.AMBASSADORCHRISTIAN.COM
- Return prepared by
- GREERWALKER LLP
Mission
AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE UNIQUE GIFTEDNESS IS CELEBRATED, INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS ARE DEVELOPED, VIRTUE IS VALUED, AND FAITH IS AUTHENTICALLY EXPLORED.
Program accomplishments
- AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BEGAN IN THE FALL OF 2024, HIRING A FULL STAFF AND HAD 142 STUDENTS ENROLLED. AMBASSADOR OFFERS A FULL ACADEMIC SLATE, ALONG WITH ATHLETICS AND GROWING ARTS AND WORKMANSHIP DEPARTMENTS AS IT AIMS TO SEND OUT AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST.Expenses $7,272,695 · grants $612,460 · revenue $1,591,168
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2959342
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,672,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,034,525
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,034,525 | $8,803,157 | $1,672,677 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,644,889 | $747,987 | $5,083,382 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: NICOLE BRYAN | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-2959342).
Questions about AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 88-2959342.
- Is AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMBASSADOR 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 AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN BENTLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,720 (ZACHARY GAUTIER, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,034,525, expenses of $8,803,157 and total assets of $1,672,677 at year end.
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