Aurora Christian Schools is located in Aurora, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Aurora Christian Schools employed 147 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aurora Christian Schools is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Aurora Christian Schools generated $7.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACS EXISTS TO OPERATE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN BRINGING THEIR CHILDREN TO A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST, EDUCATING THEM FROM A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW AND PREPARING THEM FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE TO CHRIST AND THEIR WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED AN ACCREDITED EDUCATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 776 STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH THE 12TH GRADE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Collette House President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $84,991 | 
| Joe Decort Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Joe Bothe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Mike Herbert Vice-Chair/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jana Sepulveda Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Bob Saxon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $779,900 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $411,051 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,190,951 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,960,455 | 
| Investment income | $922 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $52,830 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $240,647 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $69,971 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $7,515,776 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,962,090 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $30,080 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $7,405 | 
| Office expenses | $187,950 | 
| Information technology | $34,461 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $865,734 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $564,795 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $634,721 | 
| Insurance | $111,541 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $7,112,047 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,788,515 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,550 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,305 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,529,229 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $393,452 | 
| Other assets | $270,713 | 
| Total assets | $21,994,764 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,323,892 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $1,708,190 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $8,355,000 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $495,678 | 
| Total liabilities | $11,882,760 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,927,099 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $184,905 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $21,994,764 |