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Christian Education Development Company

EIN 68-0427679 · Brentwood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS PRIMARY MISSION THROUGH THE OPERATION OF CELEBRATON CENTER, WHICH CONSISTS OF A PRESCHOOL, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, AND GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. THE CENTER OPERATES AS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY DEDICATED TO SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
51
Highest pay
$63,408, president

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. CELEBRATION CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL. THE SCHOOL EXISTS TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROVIDING CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAMS. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A TODDLER PROGRAM, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE ENROLLMENT IN EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS IS MORE THAN SUFFICIENT, WITH THE TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AT CAPACITY. THE SCHOOL PICKS UP PUBLIC ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE FROM 5 SCHOOLS IN BRENTWOOD AND OAKLEY AND HAS DEVELOPED AN EXCEPTIONALLY FUN PROGRAM THAT CHILDREN DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE. THE SCHOOL ONLY HIRES TEACHERS COMMITTED TO JESUS AND TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION TO CHILDREN, UNDERSTANDING THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR GROWTH. TEACHERS ATTEND MORE THAN 20 HRS OF TRAINING EACH YEAR TO MAINTAIN BEST PRACTICES IN EDUCATION. THE SCHOOL BELIEVES THAT A STRONG FAMILY IS THE BACKBONE OF A STRONG SOCIETY SO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING FAMILY EVENTS INCLUDING CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS AND SPRING MUSICALS, DAD'S DAY CELEBRATION, MOM'S DAY CELEBRATION, GRANDPARENT'S DAY, BIBLE STUDIES, PANCAKE BREAKFASTS, ONLINE RESOURCES, AND MORE. THE SCHOOL HAS ALSO OFFERED A SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM KINDER READINESS FREE OF CHARGE TO CHILDREN OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR OVER 20 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM IS A 7-WEEK PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVING NON ENGLISH SPEAKING CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN.
  2. $85,473 spent. CELEBRATION CENTER IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INTERNATIONALLY AS WELL. LEARNING TO HOPE IN HAITI NAME CHANGE IN PROCESS IS A MINISTRY OF CELEBRATION CENTER THAT STARTED 14 YEARS AGO IN RESPONSE TO THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKES IN HAITI. THE GOAL WAS AND IS TO BRING HOPE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN HAITI AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE SCHOOL WORKS WITH IN-COUNTRY LEADERS AND TEACHERS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND SHARING THE LOVE OF GOOD. CELEBRATION CENTER HOSTS REGULAR MISSION TRIPS, COORDINATING TEACHER CONFERENCES, ASSISTING IN THE BUILDING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS. THE SCHOOL EMPLOYES A MISSIONS COORDINATOR WHO TAKES TEAMS COMPRISED OF STAFF MEMBERS, PARENTS OF STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE IMPACT HAS BEEN IMMEASURABLE.

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 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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    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 December 1999.

    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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