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Pacific Northwest Christian College

EIN 20-3835063 · Kennewick, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION FOR THE ORGANIZATION IS TO MOTIVATE AND EQUIP COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR CHRIST-CENTERED SERVICE IN THE CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
45
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$103,843, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 79% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $1.8 million spent. ACADEMIC GROWTH, STUDENT IMPACT, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTPACIFIC NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (PNWCC) EXPERIENCED CONTINUED INSTITUTIONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT IN 2025, REFLECTING ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING A CHRIST-CENTERED LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION. STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND OUTCOMES REMAINED A CENTRAL FOCUS. COURSE EVALUATIONS INDICATE STRONG SATISFACTION, WITH 83% OF STUDENTS RATING COURSES AND INSTRUCTORS AS "EXCELLENT OR "VERY GOOD" IN 2025, REFLECTING A CULTURE OF CARE AND ACADEMIC QUALITY. ALUMNI FEEDBACK FURTHER CONFIRMS THAT GRADUATES ARE CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION, SERVING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND GROWING SPIRITUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, PNWCC IMPLEMENTED TARGETED STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES, INCLUDING ADVISING PROGRAMS AND STRUCTURED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, TO ADDRESS RETENTION CHALLENGES. THESE EFFORTS CONTRIBUTED TO MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING REDUCED WITHDRAWAL RATES AND INCREASED STUDENT ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $136,865 spent. ATHLETIC EXPANSION, FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTIN 2025, PNWCC SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ITS ATHLETIC AND CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT STUDENT GROWTH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT. AS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NJCAA), REGION 18, AND THE SCENIC WEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (SWAC), THE COLLEGE CONTINUED TO BUILD A COMPETITIVE AND MISSION-DRIVEN ATHLETICS PROGRAM. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW ATHLETIC FACILITIES, INCLUDING PRACTICE AND COMPETITION FIELDS, TRAINING SPACE, AND ADDITIONAL CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE. THE COLLEGE ALSO SECURED EIGHT ACRES OF LAND FOR ATHLETIC USE AND EXPANDED OPERATIONAL CAPACITY WITH NEW STAFF HIRES, INCLUDING COACHING AND ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.PNWCC IS ACTIVELY PLANNING FOR CONTINUED EXPANSION, WITH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LAUNCHING IN 2026, AND ADDITIONAL SPORTS SUCH AS TRACK AND FIELD, WRESTLING, TENNIS, AND PICKLEBALL UNDER EVALUATION. THESE PROGRAMS WILL FURTHER ENHANCE STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, CAMPUS LIFE, AND COMMUNITY VISIBILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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