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Grace Cascade Christian Schools

EIN 93-0817076 · Medford, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE BIBLICALLY-BASED EDUCATION DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE SPIRITUAL MATURITY, GODLY CHARACTER, STRONG SCHOLARSHIP AND SELFLESS SERVICE TO OTHERS, RESULTING IN STUDENTS WHO KNOW JESUS CHRIST PERSONALLY AND MAKE HIM KNOWN.

Income
$12.1 million
Spending
$10.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
207
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$129,588, head of schools

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 89 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $8.9 million spent. GRACE CHRISTIAN K-12 OFFERS A STATE-CERTIFIED EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM. ALL GRADES OFFER HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE LEARNING. STUDENTS EXPLORE THE AREAS OF LANGUAGE ARTS, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, ART AND MUSIC. IN DAILY BIBLE LESSONS AND WEEKLY CHAPEL, STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT PRINCIPLES AND DECISION MAKING SKILLS TO LIVE A LIFE HONORING GOD.
  2. $387,714 spent. THE EXTENDED ENRICHMENT PROGRAM "EE" IS A BIBLICALLY BASED EXTENDED CARE PROGRAM, PROVIDING EXERCISE, A HEALTH SNACK, AND HOMEWORK TIME IN A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT. EE'S PROGRAM IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF OREGON EARLY EARNING DIVISION, WHICH FOLLOWS THE STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIOS, SAFETY AND CLEANING PROTOCOLS, NUTRITION GUIDELINES AND ONGOING STAFF DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $189,438 spent. THE GRACE LUNCH CREW PREPARES A FRESHLY MADE WARM MEAL EACH DAY. A VARIETY OF SNACKS AND BEVERAGES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. PREPAID LUNCH CARDS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR MOBILE APP OR THROUGH FACTS PARENTWEB ACCOUNT. FUNDS CAN BE USED TO PURCHASE DRINKS, SNACKS, AND HOT LUNCH. FAMILY CARDS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE, WHICH ALLOWS FOR MULTIPLE STUDENTS TO MAKE PURCHASES.
  4. $512,151 spent. SPORTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS

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 May 1983.

    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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