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Spring Mountain Christian Academy

EIN 37-1778239 · Clackamas, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR GRADES K-12 FROM A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$924,108
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
29
Highest pay
$37,200, treasurer

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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. $735,949 spent. PARTNERING WITH PARENTS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS IN BIBLE KNOWLEDGE AND IN A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF EVANGELICL CHRISTIAN VALUES AND PRINCIPLES. TO TRAIN STUDENTS IN MORAL CHARACTER AND PROVIDE QUALITY ACADEMIC EDUCATION IN KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING. TO PROMOTE SERVICE TO GOD AND OTHERS.Grades K-12 Students: 181Faculty: 25All grades accredited through COGNIA.Board of five members. International student program launched November 2017 and is currently active, and international students currently enrolled. Soccer, Basketball seasons, Volleyball seasons outsources and offered twice a year. Professional fitness access and gym training is offered to all students and staff. Library subscription available for all students.Advanced Placement classes are taught in grades 11-12. AP exams taking place every spring. PSAT & SAT tests taken annually. Students are eligible to register with Clackamas Community College for college level credit courses, Greenway academy, and an online accredited high school (Silicon Valley High School). NWEA Maps growth assessment test administered twice a year (fall and spring). Fine Arts professional program, culinary arts, job shadow opportunities. Russian and Spanish as second languageForeign language proficiency AVANT exams administered to students in Russian, Ukrainian, Romanian, an Vietnamese. Volunteer opportunities for students and parents Career fairs, and expos for high school students. Shakespeare festival attendance for 11-12th English students. Middle school and high school annual retreats. Oregon Symphony education for 8th grade. JA FINANCE business program simulation for several grades. STARBASE education for grades 5 and 6. Outdoor school for grade 6. Career day every month offered to grades 6-12. Job shadow opportunities grades 11-12. Some Major Events by Month:September: Parent Orientation, Professional pictures of all students and staff, Camp Yamhill Challenge course all day. Oregon zoo for elementary students. October: Staff professional development, Teacher evaluations, ACSI conferences, Final exams. Starbase. Shakespear festival. Pumpkin patch trips for most grades.November: SAT test for grades 11-12, PSAT test for grades 10-11, Parents teacher conferences. December: Christmas Around the World Major Fundraiser and Concert, Formal Christmas ConcertJanuary: Immunization reports. ACSI speech competition preparation. Parent teacher conferences by appointment. Early education professional development. February: Mid-year awards. Speech meet. Oregon SymphonyMarch: School wide Spelling Bee. Staff interviews. Career Expo day for high school studentsApril: MAPS Testing, Outdoor school (grade-6), Family movie night fundraiser.May: Mothers Day Concert, Student Retreat at Eagle Fern Camp. Outdoor school. Retreats for students. Field days. Oregon coast trip for high school students. June: End of year Awards, Field Day, Kindergarten graduation. Senior Graduation. End of year assemblies.

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 July 2015.

    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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