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Institute for Classical Christian Studies Inc

EIN 73-1531040 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE TEXTS IN TRANSLATION FROM THE ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TRADITION. ITS PURPOSE IS SUMMARIZED IN ITS CHARTER AS THAT OF "MAKING CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. WE HOLD THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO MAKE GREAT CLASSIC TEXTS OF RELIGIOUS AND MORAL WISDOM AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE." THREE OBJECTIVES ARE ENCOMPASSED IN THIS MISSION: (1) DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS FOR PRINTED TRANSLATION OF CLASSIC CHRISTIAN WRITINGS THAT ARE UNAVAILABLE OR HARD TO OBTAIN IN ENGLISH AND OTHER MODERN LANGUAGES. (2) DEVELOPING AND ENCOURAGING DIGITAL RESOURCES AND SOLUTIONS FOR MAKING AVAILABLE CLASSIC CHRISTIAN TEXTS IN TRANSLATION IN NON-PRINT MEDIA. (3) MAKING ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN POOR COUNTRIES OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE WORLD.

Income
$251,886
Spending
$139,273
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 76%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% 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 141% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $80,026 spent. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE TEXTS IN TRANSLATION FROM THE ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TRADITION. ITS PURPOSE IS SUMMARIZED IN ITS CHARTER AS THAT OF "MAKING CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. WE HOLD THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO MAKE GREAT CLASSIC TEXTS OF RELIGIOUS AND MORAL WISDOM AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE." THREE OBJECTIVES ARE ENCOMPASSED IN THIS MISSION: THE FIRST (1) OBJECTIVE IS DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS FOR PRINTED TRANSLATION OF CLASSIC CHRISTIAN WRITINGS THAT ARE UNAVAILABLE OR HARD TO OBTAIN IN ENGLISH AND OTHER MODERN LANGUAGES.
  2. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE TEXTS IN TRANSLATION FROM THE ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TRADITION. ITS PURPOSE IS SUMMARIZED IN ITS CHARTER AS THAT OF "MAKING CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. WE HOLD THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO MAKE GREAT CLASSIC TEXTS OF RELIGIOUS AND MORAL WISDOM AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE." THREE OBJECTIVES ARE ENCOMPASSED IN THIS MISSION: THE SECOND (2) OBJECTIVE IS DEVELOPING AND ENCOURAGING DIGITAL RESOURCES AND SOLUTIONS FOR MAKING AVAILABLE CLASSIC CHRISTIAN TEXTS IN TRANSLATION IN NON-PRINT MEDIA.
  3. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE TEXTS IN TRANSLATION FROM THE ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TRADITION. ITS PURPOSE IS SUMMARIZED IN ITS CHARTER AS THAT OF "MAKING CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. WE HOLD THAT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO MAKE GREAT CLASSIC TEXTS OF RELIGIOUS AND MORAL WISDOM AVAILABLE TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE." THREE OBJECTIVES ARE ENCOMPASSED IN THIS MISSION: THE THIRD (3) OBJECTIVE IS MAKING ANCIENT CHRISTIAN TEXTS MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN POOR COUNTRIES OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE WORLD.
  4. $56,357 spent. HAVING A FACILITY FOR TRAINING AND THE STUDY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, INVESTMENT INCOME FROM INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, ROYALTIES AND NET STOCK GAINS AND LOSSES ARE USED TO FULFILL THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
  5. HAVING A FACILITY FOR TRAINING AND THE STUDY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, INVESTMENT INCOME FROM INTEREST, DIVIDENDS, ROYALTIES AND NET STOCK GAINS AND LOSSES ARE USED TO FULFILL THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2000.

    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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