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Valley Christian Schools

EIN 94-1495182 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 83 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S (VCS) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OFFERING QUALITY EDUCATION SUPPORTED BY A STRONG FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIAN VALUES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS TO SERVE GOD, THEIR FAMILIES, AND POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD. STUDENTS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL DURING THIS YEAR WERE 2,788 IN GRADES K-12.

Income
$96.5 million
Spending
$94.9 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
579
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$498,660, president

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

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 83 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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)
  1. $74.7 million spent. VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ALONG WITH TRAINING IN ACADEMICS, ARTS AND ATHLETICS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12. VCS IS A RELIGIOUS CORPORATION THAT SEEKS TO LEAD STUDENTS INTO GREATER MATURITY IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH. IT SEEKS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AN EDUCATION THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO DO ALL THAT THEY ACCOMPLISH, "AS UNTO THE LORD" (COL. 3:17). ACADEMICS - THE ACADEMIC JOURNEY CONTINUES FOR STUDENTS AS THEY PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL PASSIONS WHILE GROWING STRONGER IN THEIR CHRISTIAN FAITH. WITH ACCESS TO A RICH COMBINATION OF CORE CLASSES AND ELECTIVES IN A RIGOROUS, COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE PREPARATORY ENVIRONMENT, VCS STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE A VARIETY OF (CONT. ON SCH. O) DISCIPLINES THAT LEAD THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOD-INTENDED PURPOSES.CONSERVATORY - THE CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS IS TO CONNECT STUDENTS' GOD-GIVEN TALENTS WITH EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SERVICE. THE CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS OFFERS STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER REFINE THEIR GOD-GIVEN ARTISTIC TALENTS BY MAJORING OR MINORING IN ONE OF SEVEN DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, DANCE ARTS, CINEMATIC ARTS, THEATRE ARTS, INTEGRATED ARTS, OR THEATRICAL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY. THE CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS HAS EXPANDED COURSE OFFERINGS BY ENTERING INTO STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ART INSTITUTIONS, SUCH AS THE RENOWNED BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IN BOSTON AND THE STEINWAY CORPORATION. COLLEGE AND ADMISSIONS COMMITTEES LOOK FAVORABLY ON UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS THAT SHOW FOUR YEARS OF CONCENTRATED INVOLVEMENT IN A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM, AND THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAM GRADUATION STANDARDS IN CERTAIN DISCIPLINES ARE ABOVE AND BEYOND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRADITIONAL GRADUATION. WITH UNMATCHED RESOURCES AND TALENTED FACULTY, THE CONSERVATORY FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS MASTER THEIR TALENTS IN PREPARATION FOR ADMISSION TO INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED COLLEGIATE INSTITUTIONS.ATHLETICS - ATHLETICS PROGRAM PROMOTES LIFELONG DISCIPLINE AND GOOD HEALTH. WHILE TRAINING IN DIVERSE SPORTS, ATHLETES LEARN TO EXHIBIT CHRISTIAN CHARACTER UNDER THE PRESSURE OF COMPETITION. VCS STUDENT-ATHLETICS REGULARLY COMPLETE WITH DISTINCTION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVEL. WITH 22 TEAMS IN 15 DIFFERENT SPORTS, VCS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR ATHLETES TO DEVELOP IN THEIR SPORT AND GROW AS YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN.

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

  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 June 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 1962.

    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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