ZION BUDS OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

EIN: 311833590 501(c)(3) Human Services

South Holland, IL

Total Revenue
$726,916
Total Expenses
$644,542
Total Assets
$157,519
Net Assets
$153,846
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Geraldine Shepard
Phone
7083317337
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ZION BUDS OF PROMISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $727K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $645K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

To provide superior care in a loving environment, to offer programs that emphasize the development of the total child, and to nurture skills, attitudes, and the knowledge needed to enable each child to serve as a competent citizen of God's kingdom.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $254,213
Program Service Revenue $472,703
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $726,916

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $422,173
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $644,542
Other Expenses $222,369
TOTAL EXPENSES $644,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $726,916 $583,694 +0.2%
Expenses $644,542 $573,049 +0.1%
Net Income $82,374 $10,645 +6.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
2
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$33,650
Total Directors
5
$28,950
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shonda Davis Secretary 30
Officer Director
$28,950 $0 $28,950
Geraldine Shepard President 20
Officer
$4,700 $0 $4,700
Shannon Shepard Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Sartin Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alfred Smith Chairman 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corinea Smith Treasurer 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $726,916 $644,542 $157,519 $82,374
2024 $583,694 $573,049 $62,989 $10,645
2023 $395,431 $400,122 $52,344 $-4,691
2022 $349,950 $412,504 $167,593 $-62,554
2021 $501,142 $427,006 $230,147 $74,136
2020 $436,589 $343,178 $217,434 $93,411
2019 $281,579 $295,553 $125,681 $-13,974
2018 $398,295 $377,590 $139,655 $20,705
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