Kalamazoo Christian School Association
The kalamazoo christian schools, in partnership with christian families and churches, prepare students to serve god responsibly in his world by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a …
Kalamazoo Christian School
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At Kalamazoo Christian School, the foundation of all we do is the Bible–God’s Holy, inspired, unchanging, and inerrant Word. Our students receive a solid
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Mission
The kalamazoo christian schools, in partnership with christian families and churches, prepare students to serve god responsibly in his world by equipping them with knowledge, skills, and a biblical vision for life, for the advancement of his kingdom.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Kalamazoo Christian School Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1877, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
- 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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKalamazoo Christian School Association is a registered education nonprofit based in Kalamazoo, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1877 and has been operating for 149 years. Its EIN is 381871520. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kalamazoo Christian School Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381871520. 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.
Kalamazoo Christian School Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Kalamazoo Christian School Association is located in Kalamazoo, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1877 and has been active for 149 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kalamazoo Christian School Association has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kalamazoo Christian School Association 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 $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kalamazoo Christian School Association. 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, Kalamazoo Christian School Association 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
At Kalamazoo Christian School, the foundation of all we do is the Bible–God’s Holy, inspired, unchanging, and inerrant Word. Our students receive a solid Kalamazoo Christian School Association is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1877.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Kalamazoo Christian School Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kalamazoo Christian School Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381871520, 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 (FY2024): 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.
KALAMAZOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Repairs will cost $427K after truck crashed into Kalamazoo school - MLive.com
Kalamazoo school will undergo $6.7M renovation - MLive.com
Thomas Triemstra Obituary (1951 - 2024) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Dennis Hoeksema Obituary (1953 - 2023) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
5 takeaways from Kalamazoo-area’s 2022 public and private school enrollment numbers - MLive.com
Christopher Willis Obituary (2003) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Steven Klooster Obituary (2020) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Pete Lubben Obituary (2016) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
Bible teacher's ouster from Kalamazoo Christian High School stirs controversy - MLive.com
Leonard Ruimveld Obituary (2013) - Kalamazoo, MI - Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 78 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 78 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 · 1877
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kalamazoo Christian School Association
- What is Kalamazoo Christian School Association?
- Kalamazoo Christian School Association is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kalamazoo, United States. At Kalamazoo Christian School, the foundation of all we do is the Bible–God’s Holy, inspired, unchanging, and inerrant Word. Our students receive a solid
- When was Kalamazoo Christian School Association founded?
- Kalamazoo Christian School Association was founded in 1877.
- Who leads Kalamazoo Christian School Association?
- Marc Verkaik serves as Lead Administrator.
- Where is Kalamazoo Christian School Association located?
- Headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
- What is Kalamazoo Christian School Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kalamazoo Christian School Association trustworthy?
- Kalamazoo Christian School Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Kalamazoo Christian School Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381871520.
- What is Kalamazoo Christian School Association's website?
- http://www.kcsa.org