Los Angeles Christian School
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the Los Angeles Christian School is to equip and empower leaders for the city by nurturing academic excellence, Christian character, and self-confidence in our students.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -0.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 61%
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 14
- Highest pay
- $58,216, school principal/board secretary
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
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% 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
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
0 of 252 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 million spent. Empowering students through quality instruction and education. We employed 22 full and part-time employees, including administrators, teachers, office support and other support staff to educate and support the education of 116 students. This dedicated and talented staff were primarily responsible for the empowering of our students. School supplies were provided to students to give them a quality education.
- $50,720 spent. Implementing Relevant Curriculum and Technology We strive to provide our students and teachers with up to date technology within our budget restraints and excellent IT service. We use some online programs for assessment purposes and for the students to practice skills. We use computers in the classrooms and had a lease-to-own Chromebook program to help students have technology in their home as well.
- $29,120 spent. Providing Holistic, Enriching, and Leadership Development Opportunities We provide enrichment opportunities for our students including field trips, camping experiences, at trip to New York City. These experiences are to encourage students to grow in leadership. Our students are also mentored to prepare them for high school and the mentor relationships often go beyond their time at our school, into their high school and even college years.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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