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Laconia Christian Academy Inc

EIN 84-4154540 · Laconia, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LACONIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS A COLLEGE PREPARATORY, NON-DENOMINATIONAL PRIVATE CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH GRADE TWELVE. LCA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AN INTELLECTAULLY STIMULATING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT FOSTERS A PASSION FOR GOD'S TRUTH. LCA ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION BY COMBINING A RIGOROUS ACADEMIC PROGRAM WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY SERVICE. OVER THE RECENT PAST, LACONIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY HAS EXPANDED ITS OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TIMBERNOOK PROGRAMMING. TIMBERNOOK IS A WELL-RESEARCHED BEST PRACTICES PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY ANGELA HANSCOM, A PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST WHO AUTHORED "BALANCED AND BAREFOOT: HOW UNRESTRICTED OUTDOOR PLAY MAKES FOR STRONG, CONFIDENT, AND CAPABLE CHILDERN NEW- HARBINGER PRESS 2016). TIMBERNOOK ADVOCATES AN APPROACH TO EARLY AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION THAT "INTRICATELY WEAVES THE THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS OF NATURE WITH ITS UNIQUE UNDERSTANDING OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE AN OUTDOOR PROGRAM THAT SUPPOR

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
38
Highest pay
$105,000, head of scho

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. LACONIA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS INCREASINGLY CHARACTERIZED BY A STANDARDS AND COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM THAT IS DELIVERED THROUGH AN INQUIRY APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING (IBL). IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL SAFETY TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS LARGELY FOCUSED ON THE FORE MENTIONED AREAS. THE ACADEMY CONTINUES TO MAKE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS IN SCHOOL SAFETY, WHICH INCLUDES VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, ELECTRONIC DOOR ACCESS, HARDENING OF GLASS ENTRANCE DOORS, AND BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS.

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 July 2020.

    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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