LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (EIN 910662879) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1910

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

THEODORE MELLEMA JR

Phone

3603189525

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, founded in 1910, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $16.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $15.4M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

PROVIDING CHRISTIAN INSTRUCTION TO CHILDREN.

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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%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,079,869

Program Service Revenue $11,928,608

Investment Income $97,693

Other Revenue $1,397,927

TOTAL REVENUE $16,504,097

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $455,800

Salaries & Benefits $11,456,749

Fundraising Expenses $288,732

Program Expenses $12,589,473

Other Expenses $3,435,528

TOTAL EXPENSES $15,356,077

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$16,504,097	$15,256,434	+0.1%
Expenses	$15,356,077	$14,962,182	+0.0%
Net Income	$1,148,020	$294,252	+2.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

333

Volunteers

225

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

$307,988

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THEODORE MELLEMA JR	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN VAN WEERDHUIZEN	VICE PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA KRAMER	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI VISSER	ASSISTANT TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHAWNA VANDERLEEST	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE ROETCISOENDER	ASSISTANT SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TYLER BAJEMA	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARREN JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON KOOI	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WINERVA KRAMER	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE SMIT	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANDY VANHOFWEGEN	BOARD MEMBER	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL BOOTSMA	SUPERINTENDENT	50.00	Officer	$135,987	$29,159	$165,146
JESSICA HONCOOP	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS	45.00	Officer	$124,328	$18,514	$142,842

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
2024	$16,504,097	$15,356,077	$18,389,402	$1,148,020
2023	$15,256,434	$14,962,182	$17,146,303	$294,252
2022	$13,210,502	$13,322,528	$17,610,920	$-112,026
2022	$13,210,502	$13,322,528	$17,610,920	$-112,026
2021	$13,182,296	$12,279,235	$25,367,637	$903,061
2020	$10,623,450	$10,710,124	$24,467,164	$-86,674
2019	$11,753,830	$12,181,983	$23,846,417	$-428,153
2018	$10,639,379	$10,885,921	$24,342,479	$-246,542

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