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Kings Christian School Inc

EIN 94-2532170 · Lemoore, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Kings Christian School, Inc. is a Christ-centered private school from pre-kindergarten through high school, serving Kings County. Since 1979, Kings Christian School has been where the world of God is studied in light of the Word of God. We are committed to a life of Christian excellence for the glory of God through salvation, calling, competency, and character.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
80
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$66,560, chief admin.

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: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 91% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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 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. $2.4 million spent. KINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INC. IS A PRIVATE NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SERVING KINGS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED WITH ACSI(ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL)AND WASC (WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES). KCS IS INTERESTED NOT ONLY IN THE HEALTH AND MIND OF THE STUDENT, BUT ALSO IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE HEART. WE ARE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WITH A SPIRITUAL THEME INCORPORATED IN WEEKLY CHAPELS AND EMPHASIZED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE BIBLE IS OPENED DAILY IN THE CLASSROOM AND GOD'S WORD IS WOVEN WITHIN THE CURRICULUM. ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE STUDENTS AND PARENTS. AS KCS FAMILIES SEE HOW THE SCHOOL HAS THEIR CHILDRENS' BEST INTERESTS AT HEART, A TRUST FORMS AND TRUE, NATURAL LEARNING BETWEEN TEACHER AND STUDENT CAN BEGIN. THE SCHOOL SERVES OVER 250 ENROLLED STUDENTS ON THE CAMPUS AND OPERATES A SATTELLITE PROGRAM PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HOMESCHOOL PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE HANFORD & LEMOORE AREAS.

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 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 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 1979.

    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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