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Faith Mountain Christian Academy

EIN 23-2822830 · Hallstead, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Faith Mountain Christian Academy desires to provide a cost-effective learning environment that stresses academic excellence while embodying Biblical principles. This is achieved through reduced tuition, free academic support and mentoring.

Income
$576,775
Spending
$562,493
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
-4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
22
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$50,500, board member/school admin

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $491,607 spent. OUR FOCUS ON OUR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS HAVE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE EXTRA SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENTS IN READING, MATH, ART & OTHER SUBJECTS. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED GROWTH IN PROGRAMS THAT ADD ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS IN LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES AND OTHER REAL LIFE APPLICATION AREAS. PARTNERING WITH OTHER LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ALSO GIVEN US THE ABILITY TO SEE OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE MEANINGFUL INTERNSHIPS & MENTORING OUTSIDE OF OUR TEAM. SOME OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE LEAD TO JOB POSSIBILITIES & A GREATER NUMBER STUDENTS SEEKING HIGHER LEARNING AFTER GRADUATION. THESE OPPORTUNITIES HINGE ON OUR ABILITY TO HAVE & MANTAIN A FACILITY THAT CAN ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS. IT HAS ALSO MEANT ADDING STAFF TO OUR TEAM & INCREASING PAYROLL OVER THE PAST YEAR, PURCHASING A NEW BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE THE INCREASE IN STUDENTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION MATERIALS, LEARNING & TEACHING TOOLS WHICH HAVE ALL BEEN

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2019.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 June 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 July 2025.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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