Living Word Christian School
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 155
- Location
- Ofallon, MO
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 43-1775017
Organization Overview
Living Word Christian School, operating under the name Christian School District Christian High School Christian Middle School Christian Elementary School Christian Preschool, is located in Ofallon, MO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Christian School District Christian High School Christian Middle School Christian Elementary School Christian Preschool employed 155 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Christian School District Christian High School Christian Middle School Christian Elementary School Christian Preschool 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 05/2022, Christian School District Christian High School Christian Middle School Christian Elementary School Christian Preschool generated $6.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 05/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INDEPENDENT, INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRESCHOOL - GRADE 12 PROGRAM IN ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: PROVIDE A COGNIA AND ACSI ACCREDITED QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR OVER 600 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS. OUR AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HAS A 3.5 WEIGHTED GPA AND 25 ACT SCORE, WITH 1ST-5TH GRADERS PERFORMING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL IN ALL SUBJECTS AS MEASURED ON STANDARDIZED TESTING. STUDENTS' ACADEMIC NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REMEDIAL ENRICHMENT, LIFE SKILLS, DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES. BOTH FINE ARTS AND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS ARE MSHSAA CERTIFIED. THEATRE, VOICE, BAND, ORCHESTRA, AND MULTI-MEDIA ART CLASSES ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. SPORTS TEAMS ARE OFFERED AT ALL GRADE LEVELS THROUGH COMMUNITY TEAMS AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS...(SEE SCHEDULE O)DISTRICT AND STATE RECOGNITIONS ALSO INCLUDE ROBOTICS AND SCHOLAR BOWL.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM, ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ALONG WITH FAMILIES PROVIDED OVER 15,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. STUDENTS ALSO WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTING INTERNATIONAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, PROVIDING MEALS THROUGH "MEALS FOR A MILLION AND "BACKPACK BUDDIES," BEAUTIFYING COMMUNITY AND NONPROFIT FACILITIES, SERVING WITH SALVATION ARMY, COLLECTING SHOEBOXES FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE, VOLUNTEERING AT THE SHARING SHED LOCAL MISSION, COLLECTING ITEMS FOR "ADOPT A SOLDIER, AND SENDING OUR MUSICAL GROUPS TO LOCAL NURSING HOMES....(SEE SCHEDULE O)LASTLY, CAMPUS FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT COST FOR POLICE TRAINING, COMMUNITY EVENT PARKING, AND SPORTS AND ACADEMIC COMPETITION ACTIVITIES.
AUXILIARY SERVICES: ASSIST FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH MEALS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS. BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO ALLOW FAMILIES A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. THE BUILDINGS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT. SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GRADES. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN, FULL-DAY PROGRAMS WITH FIELD TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR ALL SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY, ARTISTIC AND SPORTS CAMPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jake Ibbetson Head Of School | Officer | 40 | $77,929 |
Neal Wieschhaus Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 30 | $27,837 |
Chad Van Soelen Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Doug Brackenridge Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryan Joiner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob Keubler Finance Chair (res. 08/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $187,046 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $592,611 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $287,137 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,066,794 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,501,643 |
| Investment income | $48 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $95,015 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,181 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$14,364 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $4,608 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,644,563 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $535,664 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,364 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,726 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,575,719 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $530,742 |
| Payroll taxes | $196,114 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,635 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,671 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,410 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,873 |
| Office expenses | $117,372 |
| Information technology | $142,501 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $699,176 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,094 |
| Interest | $85,463 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $382,133 |
| Insurance | $82,311 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,193,121 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $702,506 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $86,153 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $65,273 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,262 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,145,842 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,000 |
| Total assets | $9,018,036 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $551,405 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $103,040 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $2,356,686 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $517,375 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,528,506 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,399,741 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,789 |
| 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 | $9,018,036 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Living Word Christian School has recieved totaling $72,799.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $9,104 |
St Louis Community Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT | $8,181 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,514 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,053 |
| Ending Balance | $5,053 |
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