Grace Cascade Christian Schools
Grace Cascade Christian Schools reported $12.1 million in revenue and $10.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $91.67 went to program services, $5.11 to management and general costs and $3.22 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 66.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $129,588 (HEAD OF SCHOOLS). 1 person received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 33% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor 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 July 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $12MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 91.7% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.1% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.2% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.12 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 24.8% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 4.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 66.9% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $129,588 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.19% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 43.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 12 of 12 | 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 expenseGrace Christian k-12 offers a state-certified early learning program. All grades offer hands-on interactive learning. Students explore the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art and music. In daily bible lessons and weekly chapel, students are taught principles and decision making skills to live a life honoring god
The extended enrichment program "ee" is a biblically based extended care program, providing exercise, a health snack, and homework time in a safe and comfortable environment. Ee's program is licensed by the state of oregon early earning division, which follows the staff-to-student ratios, safety and cleaning protocols, nutrition guidelines and ongoing staff development
The grace lunch crew prepares a freshly made warm meal each day. A variety of snacks and beverages are also available for purchase. Prepaid lunch cards are available through our mobile app or through facts parentweb account. Funds can be used to purchase drinks, snacks, and hot lunch. Family cards are also available, which allows for multiple students to make purchases
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD OF SCHOOLS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $116,472 | $0 | $13,116 | $129,588 |
| PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $99,658 | $0 | $11,375 | $111,033 |
| DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $89,397 | $0 | $19,888 | $109,285 |
| PRINCIPAL HS/MS SCHOOL Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $99,634 | $0 | $24 | $99,658 |
| VICE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $79,719 | $0 | $0 | $79,719 |
1 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Grace Cascade Christian Schools (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $455K (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–1b12 · 12 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bNo
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- 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 4No
- 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 5207
- Volunteers Part I, line 6120
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| KELLEY CREATE It support | $188,160 |
| KELLEY CREATE WASHINGING Copier/printer lease/maint | $161,684 |
| HOAG ROOFING Roofing company | $158,363 |
| JUST A NOTE CLEANING Janitorial work | $134,667 |
| BERKLEY LIFE & HEALTH Heathcare insurance | $134,265 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
4 private foundations reported grants to Grace Cascade Christian Schools totaling $332K 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 Grace Cascade Christian Schools's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, Grace Cascade Christian Schools reported that 91.7% of its $10.9 million in expenses went to program services, 5.1% to management and general and 3.2% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Grace Cascade Christian Schools pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Grace Cascade Christian Schools reported for one person in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025 was $129,588, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOLS (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Grace Cascade Christian Schools get its money?
Of $12.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending July 31, 2025, 24.8% came from contributions and grants (including 4.1% from government grants) and 66.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Grace Cascade Christian Schools a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 93-0817076 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 July 31, 2025, object 202631639349301563 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2024, object 202521439349300302 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2023 (amended), object 202432699349300113 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2022, object 202341669349302509 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2021, object 202230459349302608 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2020, object 202033179349309453 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 93-0817076: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.