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North Valley Christian Academy

EIN 27-3546344 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP CHRIST-CENTERED STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO EXCELLENCE AND IMPACT COMMUNITIES FOR HIM. THE ACADEMY FULFILLS THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE, BIBLICALLY INTEGRATED EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12, EMPHASIZING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL FORMATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
140
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$99,205, head of school

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 69% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 77 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $8.7 million spent. NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (NVCA) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION ALONG WITH TRAINING IN ACADEMICS, ARTS, AND ATHLETICS FOR STUDENTS IN PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12. NVCA IS A CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT SEEKS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS WHO ASPIRE TO EXCELLENCE AND IMPACT COMMUNITIES FOR HIM. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES AN EDUCATION THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO PURSUE ALL AREAS OF LIFE AS AN EXPRESSION OF THEIR FAITH AND CALLING. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY EQUIPS STUDENTS TO PURSUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITHIN A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. STUDENTS ENGAGE IN A COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE-PREPARATORY CURRICULUM THAT INCLUDES CORE ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND A VARIETY OF ELECTIVE OPPORTUNITIES. INSTRUCTION IS SUPPORTED BY DATA-INFORMED PRACTICES, INCLUDING THE USE OF NATIONALLY NORMED ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS MEASURES OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (MAP), TO GUIDE STUDENT GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT. NVCA EMPHASIZES CRITICAL THINKING, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER WHILE FOSTERING SPIRITUAL GROWTH. NVCA PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP THEIR GOD-GIVEN TALENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC, THEATRE, AND OTHER CREATIVE DISCIPLINES DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CREATIVITY, EXPRESSION, AND EXCELLENCE. THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORT BOTH SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE WITHIN THE SCHOOL AND BROADER COMMUNITY. THE ATHLETICS PROGRAM PROMOTES DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT WHILE ENCOURAGING CHRIST-CENTERED CHARACTER IN COMPETITION. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF SPORTS THAT EMPHASIZE PERSONAL GROWTH, PERSEVERANCE, AND SPORTSMANSHIP. NVCA ATHLETICS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO COMPETE AND DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES WHILE REINFORCING VALUES CONSISTENT WITH THE SCHOOL'S MISSION. IN ADDITION TO THESE CORE AREAS, NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY PROVIDES CHAPEL SERVICES, LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPERIENCES THAT SUPPORT THE SPIRITUAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS. THE SCHOOL ALSO OFFERS TARGETED ACADEMIC SUPPORT THROUGH ITS B.E.S.T. PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DIVERSE LEARNING NEEDS. NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MAINTAINS ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL (ACSI), NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL ACCREDITATION (NLSA), AND COGNIA, AND IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND STUDENT FORMATION.

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? 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1941.

    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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