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Society for Christian Instruction

Society for christian instruction operates an accredited educational facility. Tuition structure is based on recovering costs, debt retirement & expansion of services with no profit built in. The …

Religion Ripon, CA EIN 941254652 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Society for Christian Instruction

Society for Christian Instruction is a religion organization based in RIPON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.4 million. EIN: 941254652.

Founded
Headquarters
Ripon, CA
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
X20C
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1959

Mission

Society for christian instruction operates an accredited educational facility. Tuition structure is based on recovering costs, debt retirement & expansion of services with no profit built in. The society is currently serving approximately 900 students.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X20C
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.92
Program expenses$0.92 ($9.8 million)
92% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Society for Christian Instruction is a registered religion nonprofit based in Ripon, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 941254652. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Society for Christian Instruction has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 93/100.

Society for Christian Instruction is located in Ripon, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.

Based on official tax filings, Society for Christian Instruction has $12M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Society for Christian Instruction is classified as a Religion 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 $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Society for Christian Instruction. 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.

Society for Christian Instruction has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 92% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Society for Christian Instruction is a religion organization based in RIPON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.4 million. EIN: 941254652. Society for Christian Instruction is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Society for Christian Instruction's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $12M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Society for Christian Instruction are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Society for Christian Instruction is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 941254652, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

ER
Eric Segaar
Superintendent

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrea M•••
Secretary
AR
Armando B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brian S••••
VICE-ALL
CH
Chris V•• G••••••••
Treasurer
ED
Eddie M••••••
VICE ALL
ER
Eric S•••••
SUPERINTENDENT
ER
Eric V••••• P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joey V••••• S•••••
Vice President
JO
Jonathan H•••
Treasurer
JO
Joseph V•••••
UPPER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KA
Karalee V••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen V•• E••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kathleen C••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Ken Z••••••••••
President
KE
Kevin S•••••
LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
KE
Kevin T•••••••
ATH DIR & DEAN
NA
Natasha V•••••••••
FINANCE DIRECTOR
RA
Ralph D• A••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Ron N••••
Vice President
RY
Ryan V•• G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RY
Ryan W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TE
Teresa V••••• V•••
Secretary
TO
Tom K•••••••
President
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$11.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$10.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Society for Christian Instruction This page 93 $11.7 million 92%
Access of West Michigan 93 $1.4 million 86%
Gospel Furthering Fellowship 93 $817,624 85%
Disciplemakers Inc 93 $7.0 million 80%
His High Places Inc 93 $442,761 84%
Hickory Recreational Council Incorporated 93 $647,100 97%
Impact City Fc 93 $2.8 million 100%
St Francis Springs Prayer Center Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Society for Christian Instruction

What is Society for Christian Instruction?
Society for Christian Instruction is a religion school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Ripon, United States. Society for Christian Instruction is a religion organization based in RIPON, United States. Annual revenue: $9.4 million. EIN: 941254652.
When was Society for Christian Instruction founded?
Society for Christian Instruction was founded in 1928.
Who leads Society for Christian Instruction?
Eric Segaar serves as Superintendent.
Where is Society for Christian Instruction located?
Headquartered in Ripon, United States.
What is Society for Christian Instruction's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Society for Christian Instruction trustworthy?
Society for Christian Instruction has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Society for Christian Instruction's registration number?
IRS EIN: 941254652.
What is Society for Christian Instruction's website?
http://www.rcschools.com