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Reid Temple Christian Academy Inc

EIN 91-2198211 · Glenn Dale, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO GRADES PK2 - 8, EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE WORLD THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATION, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
60
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$398,977, chair

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 47% 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

    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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $3.5 million spent. RTCA PROVIDES A HOLISTIC CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN PK2 THROUGH GRADE 8, INCLUDING BETHLEHEM PRESCHOOL, LOWER SCHOOL, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. BETHLEHEM PRESCHOOL SERVES PRE-K2 THROUGH PRE-K4 IN A NURTURING, CHRIST-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS CHILDREN TO LEARN, PLAY, AND INTERACT WITH OTHERS. THE PRESCHOOL AFFORDS STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH AND IMMERSED IN OUR "COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS" BY OFFERING MORE THAN "LEARNING THROUGH PLAY" IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS, THUS OPENING THE DOORS TO A LIFELONG PASSION FORLEARNING.THE LOWER SCHOOL SERVES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES EACH STUDENT AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE AN AWESOME JOURNEY OF LEARNING IN A CHALLENGING, FUN, LOVING AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM TO BUILD A FIRM LEARNING FOUNDATION TO OPEN ALL FUTURE EDUCATIONAL DOORS OUR STUDENTS MAY DESIRE TO WALK THROUGH. WE SEEK TO ENHANCE THE ACADEMIC AND ARTISTIC INTERESTS OF ALL OUR STUDENTS AND BUILD UPON THEIR NATURAL ABILITIES AND TALENTS. THE ACADEMY AIMS TO CREATE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS WHO WILL NOT ONLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD TOMORROW BUT WHO WILL EFFECT CHANGE TODAY. OUR STUDENTS ENJOY CHALLENGING ACADEMIC COURSES AS WELL AS COURSES IN MANDARIN, SPANISH, MUSIC, ART, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL SERVES SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE. OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ENCOURAGES BOTH ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL LEARNING TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP. THE ACADEMY IS COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EDUCATION, USING THE MOST ADVANCED TOOLS OF OUR DAY. THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP INTO PROBLEM SOLVERS, DECISION MAKERS AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS. THE ACADEMY PREPARES STUDENTS FOR THE WORLD BY REQUIRING THEM TO TAKE A GREATER ROLE IN THEIR EDUCATION TO HELP THEM BECOME RESPONSIBLE, COOPERATIVE, AND DISCIPLINED INDIVIDUALS. THE ACADEMY ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN CONTINUAL SELF-EVALUATION AND REFLECTION TO EQUIP THEM FOR LIFE, SERVICE TO GOD AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR FELLOW MAN.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on December 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2011.

    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 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 July 2014.

    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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