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Morning Star Academy Association

EIN 42-1415351 · Bettendorf, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MORNING STAR ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION THAT TEACHES TRUTH, TRAINS DISCIPLES AND EQUIPS STUDENTS TO TRANSFORM THEIR COMMUNITIES FOR GOD'S GLORY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
49
Volunteers
0

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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. MORNING STAR ACADEMY IS A CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN K-12 SCHOOL WITH ITS AIM TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH THE ABILITY TO QUICKLY LEARN FACTS, HOW TO THINK ABOUT THOSE FACTS, AND DEVELOP THEIR OWN IDEAS, AND FINALLY TO COMMUNICATE THOSE IDEAS CLEARLY AND PERSUASIVELY. THIS ALL DONE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, MORNING STAR ACADEMY EDUCATED 222 STUDENTS IN CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. OF THOSE 201 IN K-12, 8 GRADUATED AND HAVE GONE ON TO CAREERS IN COLLEGE OR THE WORKFORCE. MORNING STAR ACADEMY ALSO HAS A PRESCHOOL FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR-OLDS. THE PRESCHOOL'S AIM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE THE FOUNDATIONAL BUILDING BLOCKS FOR EACH CHILD'S ACADEMIC CAREER. IN THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR, MORNING STAR ACADEMY EDUCATED 21 STUDENTS IN ITS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM.

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 November 6, 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 July 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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