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Living Word Christian School

EIN 43-1775017 · Ofallon, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, EMPOWERING THEM TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
198
Volunteers
425
Highest pay
$139,003, head of school

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 May 31, 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. $6.2 million spent. EDUCATION: PROVIDE A COGNIA AND ACSI ACCREDITED QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR OVER 600 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS. OUR AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HAS A 3.5 WEIGHTED GPA AND 25 ACT SCORE, WITH 1ST-5TH GRADERS PERFORMING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL IN ALL SUBJECTS AS MEASURED ON STANDARDIZED TESTING. STUDENTS' ACADEMIC NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REMEDIAL ENRICHMENT, LIFE SKILLS, DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES. BOTH FINE ARTS AND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS ARE MSHSAA CERTIFIED. THEATRE, VOICE, BAND, ORCHESTRA, AND MULTI-MEDIA ART CLASSES ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. SPORTS TEAMS ARE OFFERED AT ALL GRADE LEVELS THROUGH COMMUNITY TEAMS AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS...(SEE SCHEDULE O)DISTRICT AND STATE RECOGNITIONS ALSO INCLUDE ROBOTICS AND SCHOLAR BOWL.
  2. $358,316 spent. STUDENT ACTIVITIES:IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM, ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ALONG WITH FAMILIES PROVIDED OVER 15,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. STUDENTS ALSO WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTING INTERNATIONAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, PROVIDING MEALS THROUGH "FEED OUR STARVING CHILDREN AND "BACKPACK BUDDIES," BEAUTIFYING COMMUNITY AND NONPROFIT FACILITIES, COLLECTING SHOEBOXES FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE, VOLUNTEERING AT THE SHARING SHED LOCAL MISSION, COLLECTING ITEMS FOR "ADOPT A SOLDIER, AND SENDING OUR MUSICAL GROUPS TO LOCAL NURSING HOMES..(SEE SCHEDULE O)LASTLY, CAMPUS FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT COST FOR POLICE TRAINING, COMMUNITY EVENT PARKING, AND SPORTS AND ACADEMIC COMPETITION ACTIVITIES.
  3. $228,311 spent. AUXILIARY SERVICES: ASSIST FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH MEALS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS. BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO ALLOW FAMILIES A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. THE BUILDINGS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT. SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GRADES. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN, FULL-DAY PROGRAMS WITH FIELD TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR ALL SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY, ARTISTIC AND SPORTS CAMPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 January 1998.

    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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