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Elijah House Academy

EIN 54-1522331 · Richmond, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ELIJAH HOUSE ACADEMY IS TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED AND ACCESSIBLE CHOICE IN EDUCATION THAT CULTIVATES THE HEARTS, MINDS, AND BODIES OF OUR CITY'S CHILDREN FOR GOD'S GLORY AND RICHMOND'S FLOURISHING. THE MAJORITY OF OUR STUDENTS, TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, ARE EITHER ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED OR EDUCATIONALLY DISENFRANCHISED, AND EHA OFFERS ALL OF OUR LEARNERS A SAFE PLACE TO GROW IN CONFIDENCE AND PURPOSE. BECAUSE ELIJAH HOUSE ACADEMY PROVIDES TUITION ON A SLIDING SCALE, IT IS AN EXCELLENT AND ACCESSIBLE CHOICE FOR ALL RICHMOND FAMILIES. EVERY STUDENT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM, HOME, AND SOCIETY. WE DO THIS BY OFFERING OUR STUDENTS A LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION, PUBLIC SPEAKING, HABIT FORMATION, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, ENRICHMENT CLASSES, AND ATHLETICS - ALL IN A SMALL CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
56
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$101,280, head of scho

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.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    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 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. $3.2 million spent. EHA IS ACCREDITED BY COGNIA. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025, EHA PROVIDED 187 RICHMOND CHILDREN A SAFE,ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGING,QUALITY EDUCATION THAT IS VALUE BASED. ONLY ABOUT 19% OF OUR INCOME COMES FROM TUITION PAYMENTS. FOR THE BALANCE OF OUR FUNDING NEEDS, EHA HOUSE RELIES ON DONATIONS FROM THOSE WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL DONORS,CHURCH & CORPORATE SPONSORS, AND CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS.

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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 January 1991.

    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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