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Cookson Hills Christian School

EIN 73-0665495 · Kansas, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COOKSON HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HAS BEEN PROVIDING HOME, SCHOOL, AND THERAPY FOR KIDS WHO ARE AT-RISK, SINCE 1957.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
81
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$107,281, executive director

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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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. $1.9 million spent. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD NEEDS A HOME THAT PROVIDES LOVE, STRUCTURE, AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. AT COOKSON HILLS, KIDS MOVE INTO A HOME WITH MARRIED HOUSEPARENTS (TRAINED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE) ALONG WITH HOUSE BROTHERS AND SISTERS. A HEALTHY FAMILY WHERE EACH CHILD IS A VALUED MEMBER IS THE BEST PLACE TO LEARN HOW TO COOPERATE, LOVE, AND RESPECT OTHERS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD NEEDS A QUALITY EDUCATION THAT CAN PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS AND A HOPEFUL FUTURE. OUR K-12TH GRADE (ACSI ACCREDITED) CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, DEDICATED TEACHERS, CARING STAFF, ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, SMALL CLASS SIZES, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE ENVIRONMENT GIVES KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE UNDERSTOOD AND GET BACK ON TRACK ACADEMICALLY.
  3. $86,471 spent. WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL FROM LIFE'S HURTS. OUR CREATIVE, FAITH-BASED, THERAPEUTIC SERVICES UTILIZE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS EQUINE EXPERIENCES, TO GET TO THE SOURCE OF THE HURT AND FIND HEALING.

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? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 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 November 1958.

    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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