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Westminster Christian Academy Association

EIN 51-0158994 · Twn and Cntry, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HONORS JESUS CHRIST BY PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION, ROOTED IN BIBLICAL TRUTH AS INTERPRETED BY THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH, FOR THE CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN PARENTS. FACULTY AND STAFF ENABLE STUDENTS TO DISCOVER AND EMBRACE A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE WORLD AND INTEGRATE THAT VIEW INTO EVERY AREA OF LIFE.

Income
$21.1 million
Spending
$21.2 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
326
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$365,448, head of school

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: 36 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (1)
  1. $12.9 million spent. WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SEEKS TO PREPARE AND EQUIP YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO ENGAGE THE WORLD AND CHANGE IT FOR JESUS CHRIST. WE ARE AN EXCELLENT ACADEMIC INSTITUTION WITH AN OUTSTANDING CURRICULUM. WITH A COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION OF COURSES, INCLUDING ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND HONORS CLASSES, WE OFFER A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER.WE STRIVE TO BE EXCELLENT STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES THAT GOD PROVIDES FOR OUR STUDENTS BY OFFERING NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID. WESTMINSTER DOES NOT OFFER ANY ACADEMIC, FINE ARTS, OR ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS. OUR FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THE AMOUNT A FAMILY CAN AFFORD AND THE COST OF A WESTMINSTER EDUCATION. WE EXPECT EVERY FAMILY TO CONTRIBUTE SOME PORTION OF THEIR STUDENT'S TUITION AND ADDITIONAL SCHOOL EXPENSES.WE TAKE MANY FACTORS INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DETERMINING A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY TUITION, INCLUDING INCOME, ASSETS, GENERAL LIVING AND MEDICAL EXPENSES, FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS, AND AGES OF PARENTS.

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 November 6, 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 January 1976.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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