Lenawee Christian School is located in Adrian, MI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Lenawee Christian School employed 149 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lenawee Christian School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Lenawee Christian School generated $5.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WHICH MAINTAINS A REGULAR FACULTY AND CURRICULUM AND NORMALLY HAS A REGULARLY ENROLLED BODY OF STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE SCHOOL FACILITY. LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EXISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FAMILY AND THE CHURCH TO INTEGRATE BIBLICAL TRUTH FOR LIFE WITH A COMMITMENT OF GLORIFYING JESUS CHRIST THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (LCS) WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 16, 1987. LCS HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER CODE SECTION 509(A)(1) BY VIRTUE OF CODE SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(II). LCS IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES IN THE ADRIAN, MICHIGAN AREA WITH LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (LCM). LCM IS A SEPARATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANZIATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER CODE SECTION 509(A)(2). LCM IS THE CONTROLLING MEMBER OF LCS AND ACTS TO COORDINATE AND SUPERVISE SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES. LCM MINISTRIES INCLUDE OPERATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY WHICH IS ADJACENT TO LCS, THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE, WHICH OFFERS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE STRONG FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT. THE SCHOOL IS A NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR DAYCARE THROUGH GRADE 12. THE SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN BY ADVANCED ED AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL. THROUGHOUT THIS FISCAL YEAR, AS IN THE PAST, EFFORTS WERE MADE TO REACH OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MANY WHO ARE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME. OVER 50 CHURCHES, NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES WERE SERVED. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO SUPPORT DESTINY RESCUE. ALL STUDENTS TYPICALLY SPEND TWO SCHOOL DAYS WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY, SUSPENDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR DUE TO COVID-19, SUCH AS AT FISHES & LOAVES, CARE PREGNANCY CENTER, LISD, SALVATION ARMY, GOODWILL, ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY, TECUMSEH PARKS AND RECREATION, HUMANE SOCIETY, AND HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER. SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, STUDENTS VISIT AREA NURSING HOMES OR ADULT CARE CENTERS (SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19). THE STUDENTS PERFORM FOR THE RESIDENTS AND WORK ON ACTIVITIES WITH THEM. LSC HAS ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE EARNINGS. DONORS OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS, IN SOME CASES, HELP ESTABLISH THE SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND SELECT RECIPIENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS. LCS MAINTAINS A FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BASED ON NEED AND, IN PART, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. (SEE FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 2 AND PART III, LINE 4A). THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS BASED UPON RACE. EMPLOYMENT OF AN APPLICANT'S PARENTS HAS SOME BEARING ON THE DETERMINATION OF GENERAL FINANCIAL NEED. THE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE LOANS. ALL FINANCIAL AID IS BASED ON A FAMILY FINANCIAL NEEDS ANALYSIS (FACTS). ELIGIBILITY IS DETERMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT, OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sherilyn Emberton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Miller Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Docking Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James P Colman CEO | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Wendy Lyon Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Merillat Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $62,958 |
Government grants | $672,467 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,886 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $62,958 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $950,311 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,261,208 |
Investment income | $40,795 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $99,110 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $63,552 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,414,976 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $192,411 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,181,836 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,644,444 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,274 |
Other employee benefits | $466,162 |
Payroll taxes | $161,358 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,420 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,535 |
Advertising and promotion | $74,490 |
Office expenses | $273,250 |
Information technology | $10,456 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $105,506 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,916 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $55,163 |
Total functional expenses | $5,531,432 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $663,580 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $68,210 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $66,465 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $487 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,530 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,820 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,502,069 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,477 |
Total assets | $3,395,638 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $487,324 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $256,156 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $672,467 |
Total liabilities | $1,415,947 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,026,379 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,006,070 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,395,638 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lenawee Christian School has recieved totaling $11,058.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,700 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $358 |
Beg. Balance | $2,121,121 |
Earnings | $545,776 |
Grants | $113,118 |
Ending Balance | $2,553,779 |
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Lake Ridge Academy North Ridgeville, OH | $14,038,501 | $14,431,885 |
Orchard School Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $60,553,415 | $15,394,463 |
Oaks Academy Inc Indianapolis, IN | $7,476,421 | $17,454,996 |
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Madison Country Day School Inc Waunakee, WI | $14,581,268 | $10,698,482 |
Zeeland Christian School Zeeland, MI | $19,623,288 | $11,238,716 |
Kalamazoo Christian School Association Kalamazoo, MI | $19,698,055 | $12,128,711 |
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