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North Georgia Christian Academy Inc

EIN 41-2092062 · Ellijay, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE STRIVE TO INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS THE KNOWLEDGE THAT GOD AND THE SCRIPTURES ARE RELEVANT TO EVERY FACET OF THEIR LIVES. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING A GODLY ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING, WHICH ENABLES OUR STUDENTS TO RECOGNIZE THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL AND HELPS THEM GROW IN WISDOM AND STATURE, AND IN FAVOR WITH GOD AND MAN. (LUKE 2:52) THE GOALS OF THAT MISSION ARE EXPECTED TO RESULT IN THE STUDENTS EXHIBITING THE FOLLOWING: SALVATION: A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD (JOHN 3:3; ROM 12:1, 2) VISION: A COMMITMENT TO GODS SPECIFIC CALLING IN THEIR LIVES (GAL 1:15, 16; ROM 12:3 8; PROV. 29:18) COMPETENCY: EVIDENCE OF HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO FULFILL THEIR CALLING BY PROVIDING A QUALITY, SCHOLARLY EDUCATION INTEGRATED WITH BIBLICAL TRUTH AS IT APPLIES TO ALL AREAS OF LIFE AND LEARNING (ROM 12:6-8; 1 COR. 10:31; COL 3:23) CHARACTER: EVIDENCE OF THE SELF-DISCIPLINE, WORK ETHIC AND SERVANT MENTALITY AS NECESSARY TO BRING HONOR AND GLORY TO THE LORD AS TH

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
52
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$79,200, head of scho

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (education, $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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: NORTH GEORGIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SERVICES OVER 270 STUDENTS FROM PRE-K 3 THROUGH 12TH GRADES, EMPHASIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEART, MIND, AND SOUL WITH A RIGOROUS AND ENGAGING CURRICULUM. BIBLE IS TAUGHT AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL AND IS INTEGRATED IN ALL LEARNING. ALL TEACHERS EMPLOYED BY NGCA ARE STATE-CERTIFIED, AND NGCA IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE GEORGIA ACCREDITING COMMISSION.
  2. $112,692 spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS: NORTH GEORGIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY STRIVES TO OFFER ATHLETICS WITH CHARACTER THROUGH EFFORT AND ATTITUDE. OUR PROGRAM SEEKS TO HELP OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES DEVELOP SKILLS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE TALENTS THAT GOD HAS GIVEN THEM. WE DESIRE TO TEACH AND TRAIN OUR STUDENT ATHLETES TO HOLD THEMSELVES TO A HIGHER STANDARD BOTH IN AND OUT OF PLAY. WE FOCUS ON THE VALUES OF RESPECT, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMPETITION. NGCA IS A MEMBER SCHOOL OF THE GEORGIA CHRISTIAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND OFFERS BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CHEERLEADING, CROSS COUNTRY, BASEBALL, GOLF, AND SOCCER.
  3. $39,070 spent. EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: NORTH GEORGIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OFFERS CLUBS INCLUDING FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, NATIONAL BETA CLUB, FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, DRAMA CLUB, AND MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION. NGCA ALSO OFFERS SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIAL EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS SUCH AS SPRING FLINGS AND A HIGH SCHOOL FORMAL.

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 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 June 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 2004.

    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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