Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc
BACA is a Christian school that partners with families in their God-given responsibility to train and equip the next generation of Christian leaders. This is accomplished by focusing …
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Providing parents with a choice for a biblically based education.
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Mission
BACA is a Christian school that partners with families in their God-given responsibility to train and equip the next generation of Christian leaders. This is accomplished by focusing on a biblical foundation of education, teaching our students to view the world through the lens of Gods Word.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBradford Area Christian Academy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Bradford, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 251714483. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $299K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251714483. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc is located in Bradford, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc has $299K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $299K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Providing parents with a choice for a biblically based education. Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $299K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251714483, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BRADFORD AREA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc
- What is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc?
- Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Bradford, United States. Providing parents with a choice for a biblically based education.
- When was Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc founded?
- Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc?
- Michele Panek serves as Administrator.
- Where is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc located?
- Headquartered in Bradford, PA, United States.
- What is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc trustworthy?
- Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251714483.
- What is Bradford Area Christian Academy Inc's website?
- http://www.bacaacademy.com