LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.2M · expenses $1.3M · assets $65K
- EIN
- 85-3685167
- Address
- PO BOX 7568, LOS ANGELES, CA 90007-0568
- Website
- www.losangeleschristianschool.org
- NTEE code
- B20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2021 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- School
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The mission of the Los Angeles Christian School is to equip and empower leaders for the city by nurturing academic excellence, Christian character, and self-confidence in our students.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Layton | School Principal/Board Secretary | 2024 | $58,216 | $58,216 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Phillips | Chairman | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Amen Bains | Board Member | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Drummond (former) | Secretary | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 3 people listed · 1 paid, $58K · 28 employees · 14 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Layton | School Principal/Board Secretary | 50 | $58,216 | $0 | $0 | $58,216 | 1 |
| Paul Phillips | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amen Bains | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid · 25 employees · 14 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Drummond | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Paul Phillips | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amen Bains | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid · 30 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Phillips | Chairman | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Drummond | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Amen Bains | Board Member | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 2 people listed · none paid · 24 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Phillips | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Robert Drummond | Secretary | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,238,273 | $1,338,758 | $64,675 | $64,235 | $755,295 | $310,945 | $0 | 28 | 14 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,280,164 | $1,289,779 | $150,975 | $144,561 | $916,875 | $198,679 | $0 | 25 | 14 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,248,959 | $1,243,277 | $141,044 | $135,924 | $981,624 | $173,955 | $0 | 30 | 15 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,063,107 | $1,043,265 | $142,390 | $142,390 | $722,434 | $195,654 | $0 | 24 | 10 |
Funders of this organization
7 grantors reported grants to this organization, $888,956 in all, tax years 2021 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021-2024 | 4 | $484,096 | 2024 | $133,959 | show |
| IGNITE CULTURAL SOLUTIONS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL” | 2022-2024 | 3 | $300,000 | 2024 | $100,000 | show |
| T ROWE PRICE PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE GIVING INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021, 2023 | 2 | $63,500 | 2023 | $57,500 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Fuzzy filed as “LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL” | 2022-2024 | 3 | $26,394 | 2024 | $5,181 | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $8,840 | 2023 | $8,840 | show |
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL” | 2021-2024 | 4 | $5,792 | 2024 | $1,472 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LOS ANGELES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL” | 2022-2023 | 2 | $334 | 2023 | $147 | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,262,192 | $1,272,164 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC | CA | B20 | $1,419,291 | $1,374,129 | President | $134,000 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| ARCADIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,498,744 | $1,734,279 | PRINCIPAL | $78,558 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| VENTURA COUNTY CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $998,288 | $888,227 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COUNTRY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $858,510 | $912,027 | Treasurer | $57,210 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| LOS ALTOS CHINESE SCHOOL CHILDRENS CENTER | CA | B20 | $1,498,980 | $1,132,259 | PRINCIPAL | $80,500 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VIDA SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,526,465 | $1,459,733 | HEAD OF SCHOOL | $112,711 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ST ABRAHAMS CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | CA | B20 | $1,069,272 | $1,016,846 | HEADMASTER | $126,822 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR AND THEORETICAL BIOLOGY INC | CA | B20 | $1,400,994 | $824,056 | Manager | $36,000 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TERRA MARIN SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,493,909 | $1,025,811 | President & Dir | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BITNEY COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,559,841 | $1,626,702 | Director | $109,658 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KNOX SCHOOL OF SANTA BARBARA | CA | B20 | $1,733,066 | $1,644,091 | HEAD OF SCHOOL | $110,012 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WE THE PEOPLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | CA | B20 | $903,782 | $1,051,551 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | $76,633 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ALLIANCE FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS | CA | B20 | $1,039,839 | $879,288 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $214,914 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FOUNDATION FOR CLOVIS SCHOOLS | CA | B20 | $1,161,478 | $409,395 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DELTA SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,660,174 | $1,608,665 | Principal & CEO | $140,793 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TOPANGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL INC | CA | B20 | $1,034,664 | $981,927 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EVERGREEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC | CA | B20 | $1,781,499 | $1,771,373 | DIRECTOR/CEO/PRESIDENT | $165,375 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DA VINCI SCHOOLS FUND | CA | B20 | $1,376,869 | $1,290,507 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HANNA FENICHEL NURSERY SCHOOL | CA | B20 | $1,097,988 | $981,511 | DIRECTOR | $152,572 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| YES THE ROSS VALLEY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | CA | B20 | $1,192,053 | $978,752 | EX DIR - 7/24 | $48,400 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VERITAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY | CA | B20 | $1,552,198 | $2,032,694 | PRESIDENT | $120,784 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DONUM DEI CLASSICAL ACADEMY | CA | B20 | $1,599,266 | $2,164,635 | BOARD MEMBER | $3,968 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UCP SAN DIEGO | CA | B20 | $1,405,579 | $1,158,465 | ROOM REP | $0 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| EAST PALO ALTO ACADEMY FOUNDATION | CA | B20 | $1,720,285 | $1,741,164 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $158,632 | Same NTEE code B20, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $1,338,758 spent · pay $1,049,695 · grants $0 · events $606
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $844,994 | $844,994 | $0 | $0 | 63.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $117,663 | $117,663 | $0 | $0 | 8.8% | |
| Occupancy | $109,389 | $0 | $109,389 | $0 | 8.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $74,348 | $74,348 | $0 | $0 | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Facility Repairs and Maintenance | $29,463 | $0 | $29,463 | $0 | 2.2% |
| Other (as described) | Equipment | $29,213 | $4,980 | $24,233 | $0 | 2.2% |
| Insurance | $24,023 | $0 | $24,023 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Information technology | $23,731 | $22,442 | $1,289 | $0 | 1.8% | |
| Other (as described) | School Activities/Trips | $22,240 | $22,240 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | Curriculum | $18,726 | $18,726 | $0 | $0 | 1.4% |
| Office expenses | $16,919 | $10,750 | $6,169 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $12,690 | $12,690 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% | |
| All other expenses | $10,608 | $6,880 | $2,943 | $785 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: management | $2,556 | $0 | $2,556 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,250 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $606 | $0 | $606 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $339 | $0 | $0 | $339 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,338,758 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,289,779 spent · pay $1,020,623 · grants $0 · events $352
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $830,133 | $830,133 | $0 | $0 | 64.4% | |
| Occupancy | $111,673 | $0 | $111,673 | $0 | 8.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $100,667 | $100,667 | $0 | $0 | 7.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $75,368 | $75,368 | $0 | $0 | 5.8% | |
| Other (as described) | Facility Repairs and Maintenance | $44,731 | $0 | $44,731 | $0 | 3.5% |
| Information technology | $27,025 | $25,093 | $1,932 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Insurance | $26,784 | $0 | $26,784 | $0 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $15,844 | $9,818 | $6,026 | $0 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $14,455 | $14,455 | $0 | $0 | 1.1% | |
| All other expenses | $13,993 | $10,041 | $2,903 | $1,049 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | School Activities and Trips | $13,368 | $13,368 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Equipment | $10,437 | $8,364 | $2,073 | $0 | 0.8% |
| Fees: investment management | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: management | $2,299 | $0 | $2,299 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $352 | $0 | $352 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $150 | $0 | $0 | $150 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,289,779 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,243,277 spent · pay $940,744 · grants $0 · events $325
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $754,820 | $754,820 | $0 | $0 | 60.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $102,939 | $102,939 | $0 | $0 | 8.3% | |
| Occupancy | $101,191 | $0 | $101,191 | $0 | 8.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $70,672 | $70,672 | - | - | 5.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Facility Repairs and Maintenance | $62,742 | $0 | $62,742 | $0 | 5.0% |
| Fees: legal | $31,629 | $0 | $31,629 | $0 | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | School Activities and Trips | $28,554 | $28,554 | $0 | $0 | 2.3% |
| Information technology | $20,118 | $19,282 | $836 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Insurance | $19,315 | - | $19,315 | $0 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $16,396 | $10,089 | $6,307 | $0 | 1.3% | |
| All other expenses | $14,630 | $10,870 | $2,808 | $952 | 1.2% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $12,313 | $12,313 | $0 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment | $4,894 | $3,362 | $1,532 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Fees: management | $2,146 | $0 | $2,146 | $0 | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $593 | $0 | $0 | $593 | 0.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $325 | $325 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,243,277 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $1,043,265 spent · pay $816,574 · grants $0 · events $5,147
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $652,312 | $652,312 | - | - | 62.5% | |
| Occupancy | $91,866 | - | $91,866 | - | 8.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $88,744 | $88,744 | - | - | 8.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $63,436 | $63,436 | - | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Facility Repairs and Maintenance | $32,320 | $0 | $32,320 | $0 | 3.1% |
| Information technology | $24,740 | $23,275 | $1,465 | - | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $20,538 | - | $20,538 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | School Activities and Trips | $19,100 | $19,100 | $0 | $0 | 1.8% |
| Office expenses | $14,988 | $9,212 | $5,776 | - | 1.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $12,082 | $12,082 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Equipment | $6,701 | $2,258 | $4,443 | $0 | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $6,379 | $2,644 | $1,892 | $1,843 | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Anniversary Celebration | $4,347 | $0 | $0 | $4,347 | 0.4% |
| Fees: management | $1,977 | - | $1,977 | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,363 | - | - | $1,363 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,250 | - | $1,250 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $800 | $800 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $322 | $322 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,043,265 | 100% |
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