James Valley Christian School

EIN: 460252876 501(c)(3)

Huron, SD

Total Revenue
$2,119,338
Total Expenses
$2,518,118
Total Assets
$7,848,648
Net Assets
$7,580,666
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
Merrit Mendel
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is a community nonprofit that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue surged 142% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.1M, a strong 65% operating margin.

Mission

Provide a Biblically based education, transforming hearts and minds to impact the world for Christ.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $961,805
Program Service Revenue $1,129,437
Investment Income $16,171
Other Revenue $11,925
TOTAL REVENUE $2,119,338

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $108,065
Salaries & Benefits $1,556,911
Fundraising Expenses $89,287
Program Expenses $1,877,888
Other Expenses $853,142
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,518,118

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,119,338 $1,996,908 +0.1%
Expenses $2,518,118 $2,237,037 +0.1%
Net Income $-398,780 $-240,129 +0.7%
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
24
Independent Members
15
Employees
55
Volunteers
250

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
$98,041
Total Directors
24
$71,410
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jeremy Zajicek Administrator 040.00
Officer
$98,041 $0 $98,041
Jory Wipf Director 040.00
Director
$49,347 $0 $49,347
Tom Brantner Director 020.00
Director
$22,063 $0 $22,063
Jerrad Fast Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jesse Fast Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeremy Hamilton Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jesse Hohm Treasurer 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex King Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Merrit Mendel Executive Chairman 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Porter Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Coalt Robinson Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gordon Wiebe Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Garza Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thaddeus Stewart Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Hofer Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abby Faul Vice Chairman 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Korell Assistant Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Edwards Assistant Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Evan Gross Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Kleinsasser Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Magness Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Norby Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Underkofler Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Wager Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Crandall Director 001.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,119,338 $2,518,118 $7,848,648 $-398,780
2023 $1,996,908 $2,237,037 $8,139,204 $-240,129
2022 $2,107,679 $2,076,974 $8,216,504 $30,705
2021 $1,855,492 $1,932,400 $8,265,867 $-76,908
2020 $1,937,091 $1,779,027 $9,320,266 $158,064
2019 $2,417,361 $1,672,179 $8,864,080 $745,182
2018 $4,736,222 $1,636,829 $7,320,394 $3,099,393
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