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Weatherford Christian School

EIN 75-2915511 · Weatherford, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN ARE EQUIPPED FOR LIVES OF CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. WITH A GOAL TO GLORIFY GOD, WE EMPHASIZE THE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR STUDENTS - STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, CITIZENSHIP, ATHLETICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND EVERY OTHER ASPECT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
127
Volunteers
5

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 35% 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

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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. $3.6 million spent. ACADEMIC PROGRAM - WCS PROVIDES A CHALLENGING, COLLEGE-PREP ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, AND FINE ARTS. SELF-DISCIPLINE AND CLEAR, CONCISE EXPECTATIONS ARE EMPHASIZED IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT. FACULTY MEMBERS PROVIDE EXTRA HELP AS NEEDED, AND TUTORING CAN BE ARRANGED. THE BIBLE IS PART OF THE DAILY CURRICULUM AND ALL GRADES PARTICIPATE IN CHAPEL SERVICES TWICE A WEEK. WCS TEACHES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. A WELL- ROUNDED EDUCATION IS MORE THAN JUST READING, WRITING AND ARITHMETIC; IT INCLUDES THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WE EXIST TO SERVE GOD AND REFLECT HIM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WCS TEACHES STUDENTS TO BE SELF-DISCIPLINED AND TO HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. WCS PROMOTES MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY OF ITS STUDENTS BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO SERVE BOTH GOD AND MAN WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR SCHOOL HOSTS ABOUT 430 STUDENTS. ACADEMIC PROGRAM - WCS PROVIDES A CHALLENGING, COLLEGE-PREP ACADEMIC PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, FOREIGN LANGUAGE, AND FINE ARTS. SELF-DISCIPLINE AND CLEAR, CONCISE EXPECTATIONS ARE EMPHASIZED IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF MUTUAL RESPECT. FACULTY MEMBERS PROVIDE EXTRA HELP AS NEEDED, AND TUTORING CAN BE ARRANGED. THE BIBLE IS PART OF THE DAILY CURRICULUM AND ALL GRADES PARTICIPATE IN CHAPEL SERVICES TWICE A WEEK. WCS TEACHES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A BIBLICAL CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW. A WELL- ROUNDED EDUCATION IS MORE THAN JUST READING, WRITING AND ARITHMETIC; IT INCLUDES THE KNOWLEDGE THAT WE EXIST TO SERVE GOD AND REFLECT HIM IN OUR DAILY LIVES. WCS TEACHES STUDENTS TO BE SELF-DISCIPLINED AND TO HAVE A STRONG SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. WCS PROMOTES MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL MATURITY OF ITS STUDENTS BY TEACHING THEM HOW TO SERVE BOTH GOD AND MAN WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR SCHOOL HOSTS ABOUT 430 STUDENTS.
  2. $190,403 spent. HOT LUNCHES - OUR CAMPUS OFFERS A HOT LUNCH FOR FIVE DAYS A WEEK AT BOTH THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY LEVELS. THESE LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED BY OUTSIDE VENDORS AND ARE ALL PARENT PAID. APPROXIMATELY 50% OF OUR STUDENTS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOT LUNCHES.
  3. $744,264 spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAM - WCS OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SPORTS AT VARIOUS LEVELS: BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, BASS FISHING, CHEERLEADING, CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, GOLF, SOFTBALL, SWIMMING, TENNIS, TRACK AND VOLLEYBALL. AN AVERAGE OF 76% OF OUR BODY IS INVOLVED IN SPORTS AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

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 October 13, 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 2001.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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