LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

EIN: 910662879 501(c)(3) Religion

LYNDEN, WA

Total Revenue
$16,710,009
Total Expenses
$16,115,333
Total Assets
$18,864,127
Net Assets
$15,659,239
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1910
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JASON KOOI
Phone
3603189525
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, founded in 1910, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $16.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $16.1M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF LYNDEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS IS TO BE AN EFFECTIVE INSTRUMENT OF GOD. TOGETHER WITH CHRISTIAN PARENTS AND THE CHURCH, WE SEEK TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SO THAT THEY MAY GROW AND MATURE INTO PERCEPTIVE AND CARING CHRISTIANS. FINALLY, OUR GOAL IS TO PRODUCE CITIZENS WHO HAVE A TRANSFORMING INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,858,315 Revenue: $14,062,810

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,300 STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPANISH IMMERSION FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 4, SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION ON A...

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PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,300 STUDENTS FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPANISH IMMERSION FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 4, SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION ON A ONE ON ONE BASIS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, PROVIDE ADVANCED COLLEGEPREP CREDIT COURSES, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND BOTH WOOD AND MACHINE SHOP COURSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,317,759
Program Service Revenue $12,638,049
Investment Income $109,402
Other Revenue $1,644,799
TOTAL REVENUE $16,710,009

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $507,256
Salaries & Benefits $11,872,088
Fundraising Expenses $308,407
Program Expenses $13,858,315
Other Expenses $3,735,989
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,115,333

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $16,710,009 $16,504,097 +0.0%
Expenses $16,115,333 $15,356,077 +0.0%
Net Income $594,676 $1,148,020 -0.5%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
336
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
8
$231,777
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THEODORE MELLEMA JR PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON KOOI VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HAAK TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE VANDERPOL VICE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWNA VANDERLEEST SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ROETCISOENDER VICE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN AHLERS BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER BAJEMA BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK CORKILL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINERVA KRAMER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANDY VANHOFWEGEN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLI VISSER BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEN FAKKEMA INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT 40.00
Officer
$74,187 $11,223 $85,410
JESSICA HONCOOP DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS 45.00
Officer
$125,050 $21,317 $146,367
CRAIG JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 45.00
Highest
$107,245 $23,189 $130,434
AARON BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL 45.00
Highest
$100,734 $20,502 $121,236
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 $16,710,009 $16,115,333 $18,864,127 $594,676
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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