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Fernandina Beach Christian Academy Inc

EIN 47-4731339 · Fernandina, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak42 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FERNANDINA BEACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS A STEADFAST MISSION TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN EDUCATING THEIR CHILDREN TO BECOME INFLUENTIAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS WHO WILL IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FBCA STRIVES TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE CURRICULUM FOUNDED IN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, NURTURE EACH STUDENT'S GOD GIVEN GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES, PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACADEMIC SKILLS AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL FORM A CHRISTIAN CHARACTER THAT IS STRONG, INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE AND COMPASSIONATE AND INSTILL BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF STUDENTS THAT THEY MIGHT IMPACT OUR WORLD FOR CHRIST.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
52
Volunteers
85

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. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $2.3 million spent. FERNANDINA BEACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS A STEADFAST MISSION TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN EDUCATING THEIR CHILDREN TO BECOME INFLUENTIAL CHRISTIAN LEADERS WHO WILL IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, FERNANDINA BEACH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPERATED A SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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