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Cair Paravel Latin School Inc

EIN 48-0909052 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To cultivate classically trained, lifelong learners, committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ, who will enrich their community and God's kingdom.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
142
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$105,240, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Cair Paravel Latin School (CPLS) provided classical Christian, liberal arts education, including a comprehensive fine arts program, community service opportunities, and tours taking students to or through 6 states and the District of Columbia. The school served 419 students K-12 during the 2024-2025 school year, with the goal of cultivating classically trained, lifelong learners, committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, who will enrich their community and God's Kingdom.
  2. $118,839 spent. CPLS provided a hot lunch program for its students and faculty, designed to offer nutritionally adequate, appealing, and affordable meals, with the goal of enhancing the educational experience through excellent nourishment and promotion of positive lifelong eating habits. Families who qualify for tuition assistance are also qualified for reduced lunch prices for their children based on a sliding scale.
  3. $151,276 spent. CPLS provided inter-scholastic athletic programs to its middle and upper school students in seven sports, with the goal of promoting both positive lifelong physical activity habits and the character development that is fostered by competition.
  4. $210,536 spent. CPLS provided a before and after school child care program for students enrolled in kindergarten through 6th grade who were in need of a safe and nurturing environment during non-school hours. The program is licensed by both state and county agencies and provided services with a staff dedicated to offering quality care for each child. Expenses $20,340, including grants of $0. Revenue of $47,747.CPLS provided a pre-kindergarten learning center for children ages 3 to 6, with a curriculum designed to prepare young students for the classical education taught in the K-12 program. The program follows the CPLS school calendar with an option for care before and after normal school day hours. The program is licensed by Shawnee County and the State of Kansas. There were 35 children enrolled in this program during the 2024-2025 school year. Expenses $190,196, including grants of $0. Revenue of $243,825.

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 April 1981.

    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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