LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EIN: 431775017 501(c)(3) Education

OFALLON, MO

Total Revenue
$7,721,431
Total Expenses
$8,202,271
Total Assets
$10,835,537
Net Assets
$4,876,634
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
NEAL WIESCHHAUS
Phone
6369781680
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE MISSION OF VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS TO ASSIST CHRISTIAN FAMILIES IN EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION, EMPOWERING THEM TO IMPACT THE WORLD FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,189,383 Revenue: $6,560,658

EDUCATION: PROVIDE A COGNIA AND ACSI ACCREDITED QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR OVER 600 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS. OUR AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HAS A 3.5...

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EDUCATION: PROVIDE A COGNIA AND ACSI ACCREDITED QUALITY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR OVER 600 STUDENTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS. OUR AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE HAS A 3.5 WEIGHTED GPA AND 25 ACT SCORE, WITH 1ST-5TH GRADERS PERFORMING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL IN ALL SUBJECTS AS MEASURED ON STANDARDIZED TESTING. STUDENTS' ACADEMIC NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REMEDIAL ENRICHMENT, LIFE SKILLS, DUAL CREDIT COLLEGE COURSES AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES. BOTH FINE ARTS AND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS ARE MSHSAA CERTIFIED. THEATRE, VOICE, BAND, ORCHESTRA, AND MULTI-MEDIA ART CLASSES ENCOURAGE ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. SPORTS TEAMS ARE OFFERED AT ALL GRADE LEVELS THROUGH COMMUNITY TEAMS AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS...(SEE SCHEDULE O)DISTRICT AND STATE RECOGNITIONS ALSO INCLUDE ROBOTICS AND SCHOLAR BOWL.

Program 2
Expenses: $358,316 Revenue: $207,212

STUDENT ACTIVITIES:IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM, ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ALONG WITH FAMILIES PROVIDED OVER 15,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS...

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES:IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND ATHLETIC PROGRAM, ALL 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS ALONG WITH FAMILIES PROVIDED OVER 15,000 COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. STUDENTS ALSO WORK WITH INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, CIVIC, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ASSISTING INTERNATIONAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, PROVIDING MEALS THROUGH "FEED OUR STARVING CHILDREN AND "BACKPACK BUDDIES," BEAUTIFYING COMMUNITY AND NONPROFIT FACILITIES, COLLECTING SHOEBOXES FOR SAMARITAN'S PURSE, VOLUNTEERING AT THE SHARING SHED LOCAL MISSION, COLLECTING ITEMS FOR "ADOPT A SOLDIER, AND SENDING OUR MUSICAL GROUPS TO LOCAL NURSING HOMES..(SEE SCHEDULE O)LASTLY, CAMPUS FACILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT COST FOR POLICE TRAINING, COMMUNITY EVENT PARKING, AND SPORTS AND ACADEMIC COMPETITION ACTIVITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $228,311 Revenue: $436,651

AUXILIARY SERVICES: ASSIST FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH MEALS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS. BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR...

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AUXILIARY SERVICES: ASSIST FAMILIES BY PROVIDING REASONABLY PRICED NUTRITIOUS HOT LUNCH MEALS AT ALL GRADE LEVELS. BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO ALLOW FAMILIES A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. THE BUILDINGS AND ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NON-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS TO RENT. SUMMER CAMPS PROVIDE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GRADES. FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN, FULL-DAY PROGRAMS WITH FIELD TRIPS ARE AVAILABLE. FOR ALL SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, INCLUDING THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY, ARTISTIC AND SPORTS CAMPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $488,412
Program Service Revenue $7,200,996
Investment Income $34,408
Other Revenue $-2,385
TOTAL REVENUE $7,721,431

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $578,233
Salaries & Benefits $4,759,229
Fundraising Expenses $17,362
Program Expenses $6,776,010
Other Expenses $2,864,809
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,202,271

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,721,431 $7,328,441 +0.1%
Expenses $8,202,271 $7,393,463 +0.1%
Net Income $-480,840 $-65,022 +6.4%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
198
Volunteers
425

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
6
$201,313
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DOUGLAS BRACKENRIDGE BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONOVAN LLOYD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN JOINER FINANCE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA POTTS SECRETARY (THRU 03/25) 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE MARKELL DIRECTOR 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIJAH MURRELL DIRECTOR (THRU 07/24) 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE IBBETSON HEAD OF SCHOOL 40.00
Officer
$117,105 $21,898 $139,003
NEAL WIESCHHAUS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 18.00
Officer
$31,606 $30,704 $62,310
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 $7,721,431 $8,202,271 $10,835,537 $-480,840
2024 $7,328,441 $7,393,463 $8,909,758 $-65,022
2023 $6,292,747 $6,360,196 $8,687,995 $-67,449
2022 $6,644,563 $6,193,121 $9,018,036 $451,442
2021 $6,439,226 $6,075,222 $8,845,082 $364,004
2020 $5,970,831 $6,999,428 $9,475,312 $-1,028,597
2019 $6,536,495 $6,873,493 $10,015,396 $-336,998
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