CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS

EIN: 881322947 501(c)(3) Education

Saint Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$892,588
Total Expenses
$740,578
Total Assets
$687,516
Net Assets
$680,736
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Maria Jansen
Phone
8778295500
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $893K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 40% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $152K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Under the patronage of G.K. Chesterton and in partnership with families and the Church, the mission of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis is to foster a Culture of Life by forming a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and grounded in the truths of the Catholic faith.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $590,155 Revenue: $586,551

Going into Chesterton Academy of St. Louis's (CASTL) second year, the school doubled in size, bringing in more tuition revenue, but also increasing the expenses by requiring more faculty and...

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Going into Chesterton Academy of St. Louis's (CASTL) second year, the school doubled in size, bringing in more tuition revenue, but also increasing the expenses by requiring more faculty and expanding the lease. CASTL was able to continue providing daily Mass for and frequent opportunities for Confession for the students. CASTL continues to have a very strong base of dedicated volunteers who help provide amazing experience experiences for the students at a reasonable cost.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $304,786
Program Service Revenue $586,551
Investment Income $27
Other Revenue $1,224
TOTAL REVENUE $892,588

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $35,360
Salaries & Benefits $429,336
Fundraising Expenses $9,599
Program Expenses $590,155
Other Expenses $275,145
TOTAL EXPENSES $740,578

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $892,588 $636,367 +0.4%
Expenses $740,578 $431,698 +0.7%
Net Income $152,010 $204,669 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
13
Volunteers
130

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
$89,275
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Matthew Schimpf Headmaster 40
Officer
$89,275 $0 $89,275
Maria Jansen Board Chair 30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Morgenthaler Board Vice Chair 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank O'Brien III Board Treasurer 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Quinlan Board Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Heddell Board Member 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Heithaus Board Member (May-June) 0.75
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Stirton Board Member 3
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 $892,588 $740,578 $687,516 $152,010
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $398,443 $76,481 $329,672 $321,962
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