Christel House Academy
Also known as Christel House Schools
Christel House Academy reported $31.9 million in revenue and $29.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $96.42 went to program services, $3.58 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 93.9% of the total. Government grants made up 83.5%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $363,358 (CEO/BOARD PRESIDENT-NO VOTING RIGHTS). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 66% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $29MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $32MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 96.4% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 3.6% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 93.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 83.5% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 5.1% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $363,358 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.25% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 14 of 14 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseEducation - Christel House Academy offers educational programming for elementary and secondary students at two school locations in grades k-12. Students are taught using the indiana academic standards, including college and career readiness skills, in addition to a variety of elective courses. Enhanced curriculum offers supplemental instruction around 21st century technology skills, the international primary curriculum, workplace certifications and dual credit offerings. Character and values education lessons are embedded in the established coursework. Additionally, college and career…
Adult education - Christel House dors (drop out recovery school) offers educational programming for adult high school students at two schools in three separate locations. Students are taught general academic standards including curriculum enhancements and supplemental instruction based on student needs. Dors serves a diverse population and provide students a variety of support services, including college and career support, dual credit options, and workplace certification training. Support services are extended to graduates for multiple years beyond graduation
TEACHER TRAINING - CHRISTEL HOUSE INDYTEACH is a paid teacher apprenticeship program, leading to state licensing, that is embedded in Christel House Schools. This is a one-year program where the apprentice teachers primarily work with mentors in the school, while completing on the job training. IndyTeach is a non-higher education, non-credit bearing, state approved alternative licensing program that focuses on preparation for teaching an impoverished, urban student population
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/BOARD PRESIDENT-NO VOTING RIGHTS Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $307,468 | $0 | $55,890 | $363,358 |
| CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $172,309 | $0 | $27,604 | $199,913 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $149,374 | $0 | $32,357 | $181,731 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $152,240 | $0 | $14,678 | $166,918 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $124,272 | $0 | $36,693 | $160,965 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Officer, 40.0 hrs/week | $141,253 | $0 | $14,409 | $155,662 |
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $123,859 | $0 | $20,989 | $144,848 |
| PRINCIPAL Highest compensated employee, 40.0 hrs/week | $109,610 | $0 | $26,744 | $136,354 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Christel House Academy (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $867K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b14 · 14 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14No
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5352
- Volunteers Part I, line 6300
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| Miller Transportation Bus Transportation Services | $1,034,801 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates Cafeteria Services | $755,977 |
| Quest Food Management Services LLC Cafeteria Services | $645,845 |
| Industry Specific Solutions Professional Staffing | $427,923 |
| Community Occupational Health Services Nursing Services | $217,155 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to Christel House Academy totaling $171K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Christel House Academy's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Christel House Academy reported that 96.4% of its $29.1 million in expenses went to program services, 3.6% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Christel House Academy pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Christel House Academy reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $363,358, for the role of CEO/BOARD PRESIDENT-NO VOTING RIGHTS (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Christel House Academy get its money?
Of $31.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 93.9% came from contributions and grants (including 83.5% from government grants) and 5.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Christel House Academy a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 02-0550824 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601359349308430 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531359349308458 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421359349304382 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301439349300030 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231369349310423 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202131379349303168 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 02-0550824: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.