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Seattle Christian School Assn Inc

EIN 91-0655756 · Seatac, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A PREMIER, CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION FOR K-12 STUDENTS. BLESSED WITH A LEGACY OF OVER 70 YEARS OF GOD'S PROVISION AND LEADING, STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM AN UNPARALLELED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. WE OFFER TOP-RATED ACADEMICS, EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS AND BROAD CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS. APPROXIMATELY 95% OF OUR GRADUATES PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL. THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RIGOROUS, RELEVANT INSTRUCTION GROUNDED IN MEANINGFUL, CHRIST-CENTERED RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS. THIS EQUIPS THEM BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, SO THEY CAN CONFIDENTLY SHARE THE REASON FOR THEIR HOPE AND FAITH IN JESUS. SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SEEKS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE THE CULTURE AND IMPACT THEIR WORLD FOR CHRIST.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
193
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$157,742, superintendent

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 57% 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

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 July 31, 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. $8.1 million spent. SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SERVES APPROXIMATELY 450 FAMILIES AND 630 STUDENTS, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE, FROM OVER 25 DIFFERENT PUGET SOUND COMMUNITIES. THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS ARE BOTH CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON OUR FOURTEEN-ACRE CAMPUS IN SEATAC. SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OFFERS OUTSTANDING ACADEMICS, PROGRAMS, AND EXPERIENCES, ALL OF WHICH ARE CENTERED ON CHRIST AND COME FROM A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS, ATHLETICS, AND ACTIVITIES ENHANCE ACADEMICS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPETE IN SELECT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE COMPETITIONS. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MISSION AND SERVICE TRIPS, WHICH STRENGTHEN STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS: OVER 90% OF THE CLASS OF 2025 PURSUED FURTHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING, AND SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL EARNED A NATIONAL PLATINUM DISTINCTION IN ADVANCED PLACEMENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR 2025. SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE ON THE SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT TEST (SAT) REFLECTS THEIR ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH STUDENTS OUTPERFORMING THE NATIONAL AND STATE SCORES. ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS: SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OFFERS COMPETITIVE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AT BOTH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL IN CROSS COUNTRY, FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASKETBALL, CHEER, SOCCER, TRACK AND FIELD, GOLF, SOFTBALL, AND BASEBALL. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS HIGHLIGHTS: SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OFFERS JAZZ BAND, CONCERT BAND, PEP BAND, WORSHIP BAND, CHOIRS, THEATER, AND MANY FINE ART CLASSES. SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DEMONSTRATES EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH FAMILIES AND THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY THROUGH MARKETING PLATFORMS AND SOCIAL MEDIA: SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WEBSITE, STEWARDSHIP REPORT, SCEPTER MAGAZINE, SEATTLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AT-A-GLANCE FLYER, K-12 MARKETING BROCHURES, INSTAGRAM, AND FACEBOOK.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 July 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 April 1978.

    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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