Nonprofit · EIN 95-1683878
LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · TEMECULA, CA 92592
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $20,542,414 | $19,378,561 | $1,163,853 | $40,077,912 | $30,683,172 | $9,394,740 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,490,884 | $18,241,532 | $1,249,352 | $36,258,868 | $28,191,366 | $8,067,502 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $18,379,381 | $16,691,288 | $1,688,093 | $35,178,714 | $28,318,404 | $6,860,310 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $953,155
- Program service revenue
- $19,367,981
- Investment income
- $187,516
- Net rental income
- $32,920
- Other revenue
- $33,762
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,483,838
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $601,539
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,523,744
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,415,558
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,557
- Accounting fees
- $109,777
- Occupancy
- $537,554
- Travel
- $179,045
- Depreciation
- $1,462,780
- Program services (functional)
- $16,278,804
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,977,245
- Fundraising (functional)
- $122,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,258,868
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,077,912
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,683,172
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,394,740
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,593,592
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,566,390
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,394,740
- Gross receipts
- $20,548,150
- Employees
- 234
- Volunteers
- 425
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARC HORTON | HEAD OF SCHOOL Officer | 40 | $370,738 | $0 | $9,429 |
| ARI PETERSEN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 10 | $0 | $218,515 | $19,517 |
| TERRY CUTTER | CFOO Officer | 40 | $177,051 | $0 | $16,929 |
| DAWNA SIVERTSON | MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,003 | $0 | $21,916 |
| WENDY SILVESTER | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,881 | $0 | $20,638 |
| BRYCE MYERS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS HOLLINGSWORTH | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEANNA ELLIANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI LEE DELHAMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISE WAKEFIELD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PLEDGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY CRAWFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP LAWRENCE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Horton | Head of School Officer | 40 | $337,957 | $0 | $8,648 |
| Ari Petersen | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 10 | $0 | $209,081 | $22,463 |
| Terry Cutter | CFOO Officer | 40 | $155,961 | $0 | $16,255 |
| Bryce Myers | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deanna Elliano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Hollingsworth | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Lee Delhamer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Casey Crawford | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Wakefield | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Pledger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Lawrence | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Horton | Head of School Officer | 40 | $300,057 | $0 | $6,371 |
| Ari Petersen | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 10 | $0 | $194,703 | $17,825 |
| Terry Cutter | CFOO Officer | 40 | $125,284 | $0 | $14,820 |
| Bryce Myers | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deanna Elliano | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Hollingsworth | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terri Lee Delhamer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Wakefield | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Pledger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Bush | Trustee Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31950 PAUBA RD, TEMECULA, CA 92592-3500
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARC HORTON, 31950 PAUBA ROAD, TEMECULA, CA 92592
- Signed the 990
- TERRY CUTTER, CFOO
- Phone
- (951) 676-8111
- Website
- WWW.LINFIELD.COM
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-1683878 or by the name LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROVIDES A COLLEGE PREPARATORY EDUCATION IN A CARING, RELATIONAL, CHRIST-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT THAT DEVELOPS AND INSPIRES STUDENTS TO: KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS LORD; LOVE OTHERS AS THEMSELVES; AND GROW IN KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL.
Program accomplishments
- LINFIELD CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 463 STUDENTS. 96% OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES GO ON TO 2 OR 4-YEAR COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES . LINFIELD'S STUDENTS' SAT/ACT SCORES ARE CONSISTENTLY AMONG THE HIGHEST IN OUR VALLEY. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS RECEIVE PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING BEGINNING IN 8TH GRADE. STUDENTS CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR AWARD WINNING BAND, PERFORMING ARTS, AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMS. WE OFFER 17 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AND HAVE A WINNING TRADITION INCLUDING 89 LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 25 CIF CHAMPIONSHIPS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED TO DEVELOP AN AUTHENTIC FAITH IN BOTH THE CLASSROOM AND THROUGH MISSION OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $8,212,928 · grants $889,485 · revenue $8,701,511
- LINFIELD CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (TK-5) EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 465 STUDENTS. AT LINFIELD, COLLEGE PREP BEGINS AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM A LOW STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO, A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM AND QUALIFIED, CARING FACULTY. THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN CURRENT TECHNOLOGY (STEAM), ART, PERFORMING ARTS, AND LANGUAGE STUDIES, AND PROVIDES A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE AIMED TO GROW THE STUDENTS' FAITH.Expenses $4,626,783 · grants $984,723 · revenue $6,157,404
- LINFIELD CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (6-8) EDUCATES APPROXIMATELY 290 STUDENTS. STUDENTS AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTINUE THEIR COLLEGIATE JOURNEY THROUGH CONTINUED EXPOSURE IN THE CLASSROOM TO TECHNOLOGY, MODERN SCIENCE LABORATORIES, AND THE ARTS. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN PURSUE EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES IN ATHLETICS, STEAM, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, AND BAND. MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED TO GROW IN THEIR FAITH THROUGH WEEKLY CHAPELS AND MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $3,439,093 · grants $609,630 · revenue $4,509,066
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
- 95-1683878
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,077,912
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,548,150
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-T | June 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2025 | $20,542,414 | $19,378,561 | $40,077,912 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,490,884 | $18,241,532 | $36,258,868 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $18,379,381 | $16,691,288 | $35,178,714 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,620,731 | $14,342,014 | $33,751,421 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-1683878).
Questions about LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is 95-1683878.
- Is LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LINFIELD 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 LINFIELD 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 LINFIELD 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 LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARC HORTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,738 (MARC HORTON, HEAD OF SCHOOL).
- How much revenue does LINFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $20,542,414, expenses of $19,378,561 and total assets of $40,077,912 at year end.
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