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Binghampton Christian Academy

EIN 62-1555775 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Binghampton Christian Academy is a private, Christian day and boarding school that serves the Binghampton community. Our mission is to develop students who honor and glorify God, promote spiritual and academic excellence, and encourage them to become productive, Godly leaders.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
30
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$87,054, school principal

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

Weak: 42 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $626,042 spent. Binghampton Christian Academy (BCA) is a private, Christian school educating 135 students in Pre-K through 8th grade and offers after school enrichment, summer enrichment, and a novel residential program. For 31 years, BCA has been committed to serving the highest need children in the Binghampton community located in Memphis, Tennessee. Nighty-eight percent of our students live at or below the poverty level and the majority enter the school far behind grade level while facing many emotional and developmental challenges. Continued on Schedule O Additionally, more than 50% of our students speak English as a second language. Any one of these obstacles alone could be a driving force for a young person to become a negative statistic for incarceration, teen pregnancy, school drop-outs, drinking/drug use, and truancy that is prevalent in this community. Yet because of charitable partners that support us, we are able to keep the unique needs of our students in mind and work relentlessly to prepare them for high school while addressing their emotional and social needs, promoting good citizenship, and encouraging strong work ethics through individualized curriculum and one-on-one mentor relationships. As a result of these efforts, since 2010 we have more than 92 percent high school graduation rate from our former students. There have been nearly zero instances of involvement with the criminal justice system and more than 50% of our former students have gone on to enter college. Our leadership and dedicated staff and volunteers are driven by the philosophy that the early intervention and support students receive while at BCA is responsible for laying a foundation of success as they move forward in their educational pursuits. We believe BCA and specifically our Residential Program is a critical component that helps the at-risk children we serve receive the proper care and nurturing that is necessary to grow into productive, independent members of our community.
  2. $180,585 spent. RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS IN NEED OF SAFE DWELLING FACILITIES.
  3. $136,286 spent. STATE FUNDED FOOD PROGRAM IS USED TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL SNACKS TO CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SCHOOL.

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 June 1994.

    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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