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Lenawee Christian Ministries

EIN 38-2602775 · Adrian, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OPERATES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY CENTRE.

Income
$7.5 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
172
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$219,956, ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 (2)
  1. $2.8 million spent. LENAWEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS (LCS) EXISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FAMILY AND THE CHURCH TO INTEGRATE BIBLICAL TRUTH FOR LIFE WITH A COMMITMENT OF GLORIFYING JESUS CHRIST THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY. LCS IS A SEPARATE NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3) AND CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER CODE SECTION 509(A)(1) BY VIRTUE OF CODE SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(II). LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF LCS AND ACTS TO COORDINATE AND SUPERVISE ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE CENTRE MINISTRIES EXIST TO SERVE LENAWEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A WORLD-CLASS CHOICE FOR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS WITH JESUS CHRIST BEING THE CENTER. THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTRE FACILITY CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (LCM) CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY INSTRUCTING AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE OR DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES AND BY PROMOTING AND BENEFITING THE GENERAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES SERVED BY LCM. DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTRE FACILTY OFFERED A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING RACQUETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, AND A WIDE RANGE OF OUTDOOR FIELD GAMES TO ASSIST AND SUPPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL FUNCTION AND RELATED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OF LCS DURING AND AFTER NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS. THE CENTRE FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THEATER PRODUCTIONS AND PLAYS, LECTURES AND GYMNASIUM ACTIVITIES. THE CENTRE FACILITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, AND CONCERTS EMPHASIZING FAMILY VALUES AND CLASSES ON EXERCISE, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS INCLUDING CUSTOMIZED FITNESS CLASSES FOR SENIORS AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION SEMINARS. OTHER INSTRUCTINAL PROGRAMS HAVE FOCUSED ON ATHLETICS WITH VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER CLINICS, SWIMMING INSTRUCTION FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, AND AEROBICS CLASSES. NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH HAVE BEEN SPONSORED THAT ARE INSTRUCTIONAL IN NATURE WITH ORGANIZED ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. THE CENTRE MINISTRIES EXIST TO SERVE LENAWEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING A WORLD-CLASS CHOICE FOR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS WITH JESUS CHRIST BEING THE CENTER. THE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTRE FACILITY CONTRIBUTE IMPORTANTLY TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LENAWEE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (LCM) CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY INSTRUCTING AND TRAINING INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE OR DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES AND BY PROMOTING AND BENEFITING THE GENERAL HEALTH OF COMMUNITIES SERVED BY LCM. DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTRE FACILTY OFFERED A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING RACQUETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SWIMMING, AND A WIDE RANGE OF OUTDOOR FIELD GAMES TO ASSIST AND SUPPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL FUNCTION AND RELATED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OF LCS DURING AND AFTER NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS. THE CENTRE FACILITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR THEATER PRODUCTIONS AND PLAYS, LECTURES AND GYMNASIUM ACTIVITIES. THE CENTRE FACILITY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, AND CONCERTS EMPHASIZING FAMILY VALUES AND CLASSES ON EXERCISE, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS INCLUDING CUSTOMIZED FITNESS CLASSES FOR SENIORS AND ACCESS TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION SEMINARS. OTHER INSTRUCTINAL PROGRAMS HAVE FOCUSED ON ATHLETICS WITH VOLLEYBALL AND SOCCER CLINICS, SWIMMING INSTRUCTION FOR ALL AGE GROUPS, LIFEGUARD TRAINING, AND AEROBICS CLASSES. NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH HAVE BEEN SPONSORED THAT ARE INSTRUCTIONAL IN NATURE WITH ORGANIZED ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.

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 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 April 1986.

    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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