Calvin Christian School
Avail provides quality K-12 education, which integrates a Christian worldview in supporting parents and partnering with churches to nurture students as disciples of Christ
Calvin Christian School of Minneapolis
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Avail Academy is a PreK–12 private Christian school serving Minneapolis–St. Paul, offering Christ-centered education, strong academics, and a supportive community where students are known and loved.
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Mission
Avail provides quality K-12 education, which integrates a Christian worldview in supporting parents and partnering with churches to nurture students as disciples of Christ
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Calvin Christian School has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Established in 1957, it predates 91% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCalvin Christian School is a registered education nonprofit based in Edina, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its EIN is 410847701. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Calvin Christian School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 410847701. 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.
Calvin Christian School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% 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.
Calvin Christian School is located in Edina, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.
Based on official tax filings, Calvin Christian School has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Calvin Christian School 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 large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Calvin Christian School. 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, Calvin Christian School 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Avail Academy is a PreK–12 private Christian school serving Minneapolis–St. Paul, offering Christ-centered education, strong academics, and a supportive community where students are known and loved. Calvin Christian School is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1957.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $6M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Calvin Christian School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Calvin Christian School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 410847701, 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.
CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Calvin Christian School celebrates student growth, faith-filled learning year - CHVN Radio
Calvin Christian School robotics team heads to the World Championships while building real career skills - FOX 17 West Michigan News
Calvin Christian School brings twist to The Wizard of Oz - CHVN Radio
Calvin students reflect on mission trip, prepare for next journey - CHVN Radio
Grandville Calvin Christian is Packed With Opportunities Including Spanish Immersion & an Expanded Campus - grkids.com
Grandville PD: Calvin Christian HS teacher charged with sex crimes - WOODTV.com
GROUNDBREAKING | Construction begins on $10 million expansion project for Calvin Christian High School - WZZM13.com
Students from Calvin Christian School and Memorial Jr. High earn gold at state science fair - The Lansing Journal
2023 MHSAA Boys Basketball Playoffs Calvin Christian High School vs. Grandville Calvin Christian School - NFHS Network
Calvin Christian School to dedicate new building - Escondido Times-Advocate
Activity timeline
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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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 58 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1957
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Calvin Christian School
- What is Calvin Christian School?
- Calvin Christian School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Edina, United States. Avail Academy is a PreK–12 private Christian school serving Minneapolis–St. Paul, offering Christ-centered education, strong academics, and a supportive community where students are known and loved.
- When was Calvin Christian School founded?
- Calvin Christian School was founded in 1957.
- Who leads Calvin Christian School?
- Jeff Piehl serves as Director.
- Where is Calvin Christian School located?
- Headquartered in Edina, MN, United States.
- What is Calvin Christian School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Calvin Christian School trustworthy?
- Calvin Christian School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Calvin Christian School's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410847701.
- What is Calvin Christian School's website?
- http://availacademy.org