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Promise Christian Academy

EIN 32-0188511 · Chesterfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OFFERS A SPECIALIZED EDUCATION THAT CONSIDERS THE WHOLE CHILD. AT PROMISE WE MEET EACH CHILD'S LEARNING CHALLENGES WITH ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES DESIGNED FOR THEIR UNIQUE SUCCESS. THIS EDUCATION IS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH AS INTERPRETED BY THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH AND SEEKS TO REVEAL AND DEVELOP THE GOD-GIVEN CHARACTERISTICS OF THE STUDENT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR PURPOSE IN LIFE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Financial health

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 July 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. WE PROVIDED EDUCATION FOR FORTY TWO CHILDREN WHO REQUIRED ALTERNATIVE INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES. THEIR EDUCATION IS ROOTED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH THROUGH OUR THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. WE FOSTER IN EACH STUDENT A HIGHER DEGREE OF SELF-WORTH, A DESIRE TO GROW TOWARD HIGHER INDEPENDENCE AND A RECOGNITION OF A DEVINE PURPOSE IN ALL LIFE. OUR CURRICULUM INCLUDES CLASSES IN READING, MATH, WRITING, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ART, MUSIC, BIBLE LESSONS AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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