Otsego Christian School Association Inc
To desciple students in cooperation with bible-believing christ-centered families and churches. To serve as members in the body of christ and society.
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The Mission of Otsego Christian School is to disciple students in cooperation with Bible-believing, Christ-centered families and churches and to be academically and spiritually equipped to serve as effective, Godly members of the Body of Christ and society.
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Mission
To desciple students in cooperation with bible-believing christ-centered families and churches. To serve as members in the body of christ and society.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Otsego Christian School Association Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, 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
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOtsego Christian School Association Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Gaylord, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 382903340. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Otsego Christian School Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382903340. 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.
Otsego Christian School Association 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 97% 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.
Otsego Christian School Association Inc is located in Gaylord, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Otsego Christian School Association Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% 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.
Otsego Christian School Association 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Otsego Christian School Association 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, Otsego Christian School Association 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 97% 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.
The Mission of Otsego Christian School is to disciple students in cooperation with Bible-believing, Christ-centered families and churches and to be academically and spiritually equipped to serve as effective, Godly members of the Body of Christ and society. Otsego Christian School Association Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Otsego Christian School Association Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Otsego Christian School Association Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382903340, 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.
OTSEGO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
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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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 21 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 · 1995
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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 Otsego Christian School Association Inc
- What is Otsego Christian School Association Inc?
- Otsego Christian School Association Inc is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Gaylord, United States. The Mission of Otsego Christian School is to disciple students in cooperation with Bible-believing, Christ-centered families and churches and to be academically and spiritually equipped to serve as effective, Godly members of the Body of Christ and society.
- When was Otsego Christian School Association Inc founded?
- Otsego Christian School Association Inc was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Otsego Christian School Association Inc?
- Karl Johnson serves as President.
- Where is Otsego Christian School Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Gaylord, MI, United States.
- What is Otsego Christian School Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Otsego Christian School Association Inc trustworthy?
- Otsego Christian School Association 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 Otsego Christian School Association Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 382903340.
- What is Otsego Christian School Association Inc's website?
- https://www.ocsgaylord.org/