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Cornerstone Christian Schools

EIN 47-2298836 · Bellevue, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EDUCATES CHILDREN TO BECOME LEARNERS-EQUIPPED WITH GODLY CHARACTER AND BIBLICAL TRUTH.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
117
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$52,083, superintendent

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

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% 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

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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 July 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 (4)
  1. $2.8 million spent. CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC. CCS IS AN APPROVED SCHOOL THROUGH THE NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. ALL TEACHERS HOLD A STATE OF NEBRASKA TEACHING CERTIFICATE AND HAVE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND HIS CHILDREN. CCS IS OPERATING AS AN APPROVED SCHOOL BY COMPLYING WITH THE PROVISIONS AND PARTICIPATING IN THE ANNUAL COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION OF NEBRASKAS RULE 14: REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE LEGAL OPERATION OF APPROVED NONPUBLIC SCHOOL. THIS SET OF REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHES MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SUPPORTS THE MISSIONS AND GOALS OF NONPUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEBRASKA WHILE ENDURING A LEVEL OF QUALITY AND EQUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. THIS ACTIVITY IS CONDUCTED BY CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS FOR THE STATE OF NEBRASKA AND SUPPORTED BY QUALIFIED STAFF. CCS IS A DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL COMMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF EACH STUDENT. OUR STUDENTS RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN ALL ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTION IN VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ART TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON DEVELOPING A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW. STUDENTS RECEIVE DAILY BIBLE INSTRUCTION ATTEND WEEKLY CHAPEL SERVICES AND PARTICIPATE IN SERVICE PROJECTS FOR THE COMMUNITY. DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR CCS PROVIDED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION GRADES 6TH THROUGH 8TH AND HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION GRADES 9TH THROUGH 12TH ALL AT ONE CAMPUS. DAILY BIBLE CLASSES ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM AND A WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICE IS HELD THAT FEATURES RELEVANT AND PRACTICAL BIBLICAL TEACHING THAT STUDENTS WILL FIND ENGAGING AND LIFE-CHANGING. CCS OFFERS A BEFORE-SCHOOL PROGRAM AND AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM COUGAR CARE TO WORKING FAMILIES TO PROVIDE AN EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY. THIS ACTIVITY FURTHER PROVIDES CCS ADDITIONAL TIME BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL TO GUIDE AND OFFER ACADEMIC HELP FOR THE STUDENTS THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE.
  2. $116,559 spent. CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INC. HAS A HOT LUNCH AND MILK PROGRAM. HOT LUNCH IS PROVIDED DAILY AND THE STUDENTS CAN OPT TO PURCHASE HOT LUNCH OR BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH. THE LUNCH IS CONTRACTED OUT TO A LOCAL CATERING COMPANY. THE STUDENTS DO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE MILK EVERY DAY. THE STUDENTS BUY A LUNCH AND MILK TICKET AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR AND THEY REPLENISH THEIR TICKETS AFTER THEY HAVE USED ALL OF THEIR FUNDS.
  3. $113,130 spent. THE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6TH THROUGH 12TH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS SUCH AS VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY CHEER TENNIS FOOTBALL SWIMMING BASKETBALL ARCHERY TRACK BASEBALL AND SOCCER. CCS IS A MEMBER OF THE FRONTIER CONFERENCE AND OPERATES ITS ATHLETIC PROGRAM ACCORDING TO NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION GUIDELINES. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE SCHOOLS PURPOSE BY TEACHING THE STUDENTS TEAMWORK AND CHARACTER.
  4. PROCEEDS FROM INSURANCE CLAIMS AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 October 2016.

    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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