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Linn Christian Education Association

EIN 42-1314045 · Cedar Rapids, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
79
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$124,901, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 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 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 94 out of 100.

  • 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $2.8 million spent. ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPERATES A PRIVATE, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA SERVING APPROXIMATELY 393 STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. FOUNDED IN 1989, THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WITH ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN CORE SUBJECTS INCLUDING MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE, ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND BIBLE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATHLETICS, FINE ARTS,AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS COME FROM NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CEDAR RAPIDS REGION, REFLECTING THE SCHOOL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND LOCAL CONGREGATIONS IN PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION. SPIRITUAL FORMATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR CHAPEL SERVICES RECEIVE BIBLE INSTRUCTION, AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER. THESE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS APPLY BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES TO HELP MAKE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER RANGE OF STUDENTS. MONIES ARE AWARDED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH THE SCHOOL'S TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE SCHOOL AWARDED APPROXIMATELY 4,508 IN TUITION ASSISTANCE FROM ITS OPERATING BUDGET TO 5 STUDENTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROJECTS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE COMPASSION, LEADERSHIP, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. THESE ACTIVIES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO SERVE THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND APPLY CHRISTIAN VALUES THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND ACTS OF CARE FOR OTHERS. ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPERATES A PRIVATE, NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA SERVING APPROXIMATELY 393 STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE. FOUNDED IN 1989, THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT INTEGRATES BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WITH ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN CORE SUBJECTS INCLUDING MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, LANGUAGE, ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND BIBLE. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ATHLETICS, FINE ARTS,AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. STUDENTS COME FROM NUMEROUS CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CEDAR RAPIDS REGION, REFLECTING THE SCHOOL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND LOCAL CONGREGATIONS IN PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION. SPIRITUAL FORMATION IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT ISAAC NEWTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN REGULAR CHAPEL SERVICES RECEIVE BIBLE INSTRUCTION, AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTLIKE CHARACTER. THESE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS APPLY BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TUITION ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES TO HELP MAKE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER RANGE OF STUDENTS. MONIES ARE AWARDED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED THROUGH THE SCHOOL'S TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE SCHOOL AWARDED APPROXIMATELY 4,508 IN TUITION ASSISTANCE FROM ITS OPERATING BUDGET TO 5 STUDENTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROJECTS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE COMPASSION, LEADERSHIP, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY. THESE ACTIVIES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO SERVE THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND APPLY CHRISTIAN VALUES THROUGH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AND ACTS OF CARE FOR OTHERS.

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 September 1990.

    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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