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Christian Schools International

EIN 38-1565440 · Grand Rapids, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CSI'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS IN THEIR TASK OF TEACHING STUDENTS TO KNOW GOD AND HIS WORLD AND TO GLORIFY HIM THROUGH OBEDIENT SERVICE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
19.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
21
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$180,177, us managing

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 (5)
  1. $490,312 spent. MEMBERSHIP & CORPORATE PROGRAMS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL (CSI) ADVANCES CHRISTIAN EDUCATION BY ASSISTING ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS IN THEIR TASK BY TEACHING STUDENTS TO KNOW GOD AND HIS WORLD, AS WELL AS TO GLORIFY HIM THROUGH OBEDIENT SERVICE. CSI OFFERS ITS MEMBERS ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS, ACCREDITATION SERVICES, AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.
  2. $70,060 spent. CURRICULUM CSI AIMS TO SERVE THE PASSIONATE TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS THAT TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION TO KNOW GOD AND HIS WORLD THROUGH CURRICULUM PRODUCTS, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND PUBLICATIONS.
  3. $386,584 spent. ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION SERVICES ASSIST SCHOOLS IN ADHERING TO THEIR CHRISTIAN MISSION AND VISION AND HELP SCHOOLS MEET THEIR HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND EXCEED LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL STANDARDS.
  4. $55,388 spent. LEADERSHIP & OTHER PROGRAMS OUR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE SPECIALIZED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP CURRENT AND EMERGING LEADERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO LEAD IN CHRIST.
  5. LEADERSHIP & OTHER PROGRAMS OUR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE SPECIALIZED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP CURRENT AND EMERGING LEADERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO LEAD IN CHRIST.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 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 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 April 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 May 1945.

    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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