Sardis Classical Christian Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Founded in 2022, Sardis Classical Christian Community (SCCC) is an Athens, Georgia based non profit community organization that equips parents to give their children such an excellent education that it overflows into the community making a measurable difference. Students of SCCC learn from Sardis teachers three days a week in academic classes, participate in fine arts classes, and care for the Sardis community garden. Students have home based learning for the remainder two school days throughout the week while a parent of the home implements the curriculum with guidance from Sardis teachers. The entire community gathers regularly for training and community service events. Fund raising allows SCCC to continue this work and have a greater impact on the families of Athens and beyond. Donations fund the operations and financial aid program. Sardis Classical Christian Community's hope is to admit all qualified students into the program, regardless of the ability to pay the tuition and fees.
- Income
- $278,052
- Spending
- $257,695
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 68%
- Employees
- 17
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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 22 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 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 (1)
- $227,476 spent. Founded in 2022, Sardis Classical Christian Community (SCCC) is an Athens, Georgia based non profit community organization that equips parents to give their children such an excellent education that it overflows into the community making a measurable difference. Students of SCCC learn from Sardis teachers three days a week in academic classes, participate in fine arts classes, and care for the Sardis community garden. Students have home based learning for the remainder two school days throughout the week while a parent of the home implements the curriculum with guidance from Sardis teachers. The entire community gathers regularly for training and community service events. Fund raising allows SCCC to continue this work and have a greater impact on the families of Athens and beyond. Donations fund the operations and financial aid program. Sardis Classical Christian Community's hope is to admit all qualified students into the program, regardless of the ability to pay the tuition and fees.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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