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Christ School Inc

EIN 56-0615187 · Arden, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceReports resultsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO PRODUCE EDUCATED MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER, PREPARED FOR BOTH SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COLLEGE AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP IN ADULT SOCIETY.

Income
$43.3 million
Spending
$23.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
135
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$453,553, head of school

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 88% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 100% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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.

  • 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

Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.

Results it reports

  • The school educated nearly 300 boys in grades 8-12.Work delivered

Read from the return by an AI model and shown only where the wording was found in the return. These are the charity's own figures.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $18.4 million spent. AS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR NEARLY 300 BOYS IN GRADES 8-12, THE SCHOOL PREPARES ITS STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT IN LEADING COLLEGES IN THE UNITED STATES. CLASSES ARE SMALL, BUT DEMANDING, AND ARE BUILT AROUND CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH RESEARCH, INCISIVE ANALYSIS, AND GOOD WRITING WITH 30 HONORS LEVEL AND 18 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES OFFERED. THE SCHOOL EXPECTS ALL STUDENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT LEARNERS, EXPAND THEIR INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND TO DEMONSTRATE IMPROVEMENT AND MASTERY IN THE DIFFICULT MATERIAL WITH WHICH THEY ARE CHALLENGED. THE SCHOOL ENCOURGAGES EACH STUDENT IN THE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF A CLOSE-KNIT CAMPUS TO DEVELOP ACADEMICALLY TO HIS MAXIMUM POTENTIAL. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE FOR THE FOOD, HOUSING, EDUCATIONAL, AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL'S STUDENTS AND INCLUDE EXPENSES FOR DINING HALL SERVICES, DORMITORIES, THE SCHOOL BOOKSTORE, AND THE CAMPUS WELLNESS CENTER. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, INCLUDING COMPETITIVE SPORTS, STUDENT GOVERNMENT, CLUBS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES.

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 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 June 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 March 1944.

    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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