Bethlehem Christian Pre School Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF BETHLEHEM CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL IS TO BE A PRE-SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN WHICH CHILDREN ARE INTRODUCED TO JESUS CHRIST AS PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR. THE SCHOOL SHALL BE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, PROVIDING HANDS ON EXPERIENCES WITH MATH, SCIENCE, ART, AND LANGUAGE. IT WILL LAY A FOUNDATION FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING AND FOR ONGOING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT BY MAINTAINING POSITIVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN STAFF, CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND ADMINISTRATION. THE SCHOOL SHALL BE A SAFE PLACE OF MINISTRY TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
- Income
- $701,675
- Spending
- $895,079
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $45,350, vice president
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
Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% 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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 254 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $806,573 spent. MAIN PRESCHOOL PROGRAM. DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 2 1/2 TO 5, THIS PROGRAM CONTINUES FROM LABOR DAY IN SEPTEMBER TO MID-JUNE EACH YEAR. THE DAY IS FROM 8:45 IN THE MORNING TO 3:30 IN THE AFTERNOON. STUDENTS CAN ATTEND THE MORNING SESSION, THE AFTERNOON SESSION, OR BOTH. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ALTERNATIVES TO ATTEND 1, 2, 3, 4 OR 5 DAYS PER WEEK.ART AND SCIENCE. AN ART AND SCIENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS HELD ONE DAY PER WEEK, AND STUDENTS CAN EITHER ATTEND JUST THIS CLASS, OR ADD IT TO THE MAIN PROGRAM.LETTERS AND LITERACY. THE LETTERS AND LITERACY CLASS IS DESIGNED TO HELP WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS AND IS HELD ONE AFTERNOON PER WEEK. STUDENTS CAN EITHER ATTEND JUST THIS CLASS, OR ADD IT TO THE MAIN PROGRAM.LUNCH 'N FUN. THIS IS AN EXTENDED PLAYTIME PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SOCIALIZATION FOR STUDENTS AND CAN PROVIDE EXTENDED CARE TO HELP PARENTS MEET THEIR WORK AND OTHER DEMANDS.MATH AND MUSIC. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN MATH CONCEPTS AND THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC. THIS CLASS IS HELD ONE DAY A WEEK, AND STUDENTS CAN EITHER ATTEND JUST THIS CLASS, OR ADD IT TO THE MAIN PROGRAM.TODDLER CLASS. THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF OUR YOUNGEST CHILDREN; LITTLE ONES EXPIERENCE A PREDICTABLE ROUTINE IN A LANGUAGE-RICH ENVIRONMENT. THEY EXPLORE OPEN-ENDED PLAY THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. FAMILIES CHOOSE BETWEEN MORNING ONLY OR FULL DAY CARE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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