ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY

EIN: 842177887 501(c)(3) Education

BETHLEHEM, PA

Total Revenue
$1,384,151
Total Expenses
$1,362,509
Total Assets
$211,219
Net Assets
$-93,583
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JENNIFER BZIK
Phone
6104272758
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 98% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

MISSION ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY UNITES CLASSICAL EDUCATION AND ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN FORMATION. STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE RELIABLE DISCIPLINES OF FORMAL EDUCATION AND THE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT OF FAITH. YOUNG MINDS ARE DIRECTED TOWARD THE GOOD, THE TRUE, AND THE BEAUTIFUL, AND YOUNG HEARTS TOWARD THE GOSPEL AND HOLY TRADITION TO EDUCATE AND FORM OUR STUDENTS AS COMPLETE PERSONS. VISION ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY PROVIDES CLASSICAL, CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SO THAT STUDENTS WILL GROW IN VIRTUE, WISDOM, AND JOY. CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE FORMATIONAL EDUCATION IN HARMONY WITH THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH. GUIDED BY A COMMITMENT TO THE TIMELESS TRADITIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, MIND, AND WORLDVIEW, CHRYSOSTOM ACADEMY EDUCATES STUDENTS FOR THE CHURCH, THE LEHIGH VALLEY, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,032,258 Revenue: $297,610

DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2025, THE ACADEMY WAS ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: 1.ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 - THE ACADEMY OPENED THE ACADEMIC YEAR TO STUDENTS ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, WITH 89...

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DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 2025, THE ACADEMY WAS ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING: 1.ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 - THE ACADEMY OPENED THE ACADEMIC YEAR TO STUDENTS ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, WITH 89 STUDENTS. 11TH GRADE WAS ALSO ADDED TO HIGH SCHOOL. 2.FACILITY - ALL CLASSROOMS AND LABS WERE READY TO SERVE STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. ALL NEW FURNITURE, CHALK BOARDS, AND TEXTBOOKS WERE PURCHASED AND READY FOR STUDENTS IN SEPTEMBER 2024. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE SUMMER EXPANSION, NEW CURRICULUM MATERIALS WERE PURCHASED FOR STUDENTS. 3.CURRICULUM - ALL STUDENT RESOURCES WERE PURCHASED AND READY FOR THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL. 4.FACULTY/STAFF - A TOTAL OF 17 STAFF/FACULTY BEGAN THE SCHOOL YEAR. THERE WAS A RETENTION RATE OF THIS YEAR OF NEARLY 100%. 5.STUDENTS - IN ADDITION TO THE 89 STUDENTS ENROLLED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR, 2 MORE STUDENTS WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM MID-YEAR. 6.CULTURE - A LOT OF THOUGHT AND TIME WAS SPENT DEVELOPING BOTH FACULTY/STAFF CULTURE AND STUDENT CULTURE. THE THEATER PROGRAM WAS ENHANCED WITH BOTH SHAKESPEAREAN AND MODERN PERFORMANCES. 7.FACULTY/PARENT COUNCIL - A PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION, FACULTY/PARENT COUNCIL CONTINUED WITH 11 PARENTS. 8.ACCREDITATION - THE ACADEMY CONTINUED THE PROCESS OF WORKING TOWARD FULL ACCREDITATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL. 9.MARKETING - DEFINITION OF THE ACADEMY BRAND, IN BOTH ONLINE AND PHYSICAL FORMS (MAILINGS, PRINT MEDIA, AND SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR, WERE EXPANDED DURING THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. REGULAR AND CONSISTENT SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS WERE TARGETED AT DEMOGRAPHICS OF FAMILIES ESSENTIAL TO THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF THE SCHOOL. 10.FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR - WAS HIRED IN THE MIDDLE OF FY 2023/2024. HIS ROLE WAS ENHANCED AND BROADENED TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SERVICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,074,439
Program Service Revenue $297,610
Investment Income $-1,486
Other Revenue $13,588
TOTAL REVENUE $1,384,151

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,009,890
Fundraising Expenses $73,333
Program Expenses $1,032,258
Other Expenses $352,619
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,362,509

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,384,151 $700,685 +1.0%
Expenses $1,362,509 $1,160,754 +0.2%
Net Income $21,642 $-460,069 -1.0%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
20
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
5
$166,664
Total Directors
9
$4,178
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN HEITZENRATER HEADMASTER 40.00
Officer
$122,849 $39,637 $162,486
ERIC ADAMS CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALMA ZAOUDEH VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER BZIK TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$4,178 $0 $4,178
DR NICHOLAS TATALIAS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DN PATRICK MAHER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER MILINCHIK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR NIKOLAI BRECKINRIDGE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB COLITIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FR ALEXANDROS PETRIDES BAORD MEMBER 2.00
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 $1,384,151 $1,362,509 $211,219 $21,642
2024 $700,685 $1,160,754 $188,637 $-460,069
2023 $837,938 $996,678 $649,026 $-158,740
2021 $667,619 $79,303 $610,615 $588,316
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